Why are life coaches necessary?

Are you someone who has heard about life coaches but doesn’t know what coaches really do? Are you curious to know why are life coaches necessary and how is life coaching useful? Would you like to know how you could benefit from the services of professional life coaches? Here’s an article to answer all these questions –

The International Coach Federation (ICF) has defined coaching as a creative and thought-provoking process where a coach partners with clients to inspire them to maximize their personal as well as professional potential. Coaches who demonstrate commitment to highest ethical and professional standards are recognised by globally renowned accreditation bodies like International Coach Federation (ICF) and International Association of Professional Coaches, Counselors, and Therapists (IAPCCT).

The self care, mental well-being, self help industry operates with different tags that people use to brand themselves and label the work they do. Some people operate as Life Coaches, Executive Coaches, Business Coaches, Peak Performance Coaches, Wellness Coaches, Happiness Coaches, Success Coaches, Transformation Coaches, etc. Even though Psychologists are there, counselors and therapists are there, Life Coaches are also thriving. Why? May be because Life Coaching uses a mellowed down approach. Unlike other intellectual disciplines, coaching is not burdened with complex jargon and complicated theories.

Whether the tag is of ‘transformation coach’ or ‘wellness coach’ or something else it really does not matter. What matters is whether as a Coach you have been able to make a difference to your client.

Life coaches conduct sessions with clients through personal meetings, telephone as well as via online platforms.

The collaboration between a client and a coach is a creative endeavour where the coach seeks to identify and clarify the agenda the client has in mind. The coach uses his/her expertise to help the client ensure that the agenda is well-rounded, beneficial, and in alignment with client’s values. The coach operates as a change agent staying close to the client’s outcome, and ensures that each question- whether verbal or non verbal encourages client’s self-discovery and growth, and assists the client in achieving the desired outcome. Using specific competencies such as empathy and active listening, the coach creates a safe space for the client to explore thoughts and ideas freely. Also, the coach provides a non judgmental space for the client to let go of the toxic thoughts and emotions, be okay with the challenges that life throws, and work towards taking control of tough situations. Not only this, the coach also becomes the accountability partner to keep the client accountable to goals and action plans.

Though a few people may be skeptic about whether they should approach a life coach or not, the growing number of life coaches is evident of the value life coaching is adding in people’s life, career, business and relationships. And therefore, instead of asking- why are life coaches necessary, perhaps the better question to ask is- what can life coaches do for you?

Well, life coaches can help you accomplish a lot of things. You can use the expertise of a professionally trained life coach to gain clarity in your purpose, and focus on the goals and objectives that can radically change your life. You can work on your personal relationships and structure professional relationships to achieve success and accomplish desired results. You can fix health & fitness goals and work towards losing weight, becoming more fit, and feeling more energetic. You can partner with a coach to grow your business, to make more money, to achieve greater productivity, to prepare for transitions, to become a more effective leader, to step out of comfort zone, to stay committed for real results and start living the life you desire.

A trained life coach knows how to help you get free from self sabotaging limiting beliefs you hold, and how to push you to tap into courage, strength, passion and confidence. With the input of a trained life coach, you will be able to achieve more in less time.

Most people find that they are able to spot alternatives easily and things start to happen very quickly after they start working with a life coach.

If you’re thinking of working with a life coach, keep in mind that it is important to select a competent coach- someone who can assist you in feeling empowered and uplifted. Find a coach whose ethics, philosophy, and values resonate with you.

The life coaching industry is growing quickly. Successful life coaches are not just passionate about helping people reach their highest potential. They are also committed to learn and grow as a coach. They ensure that they attend the right training program that provides them the required know-how, tools and techniques for effective coaching.

If you are interested in exploring a coaching program that teaches you how to coach yourself as well as others to overcome challenges and achieve incredible results, get in touch with us on +91 9841619669 or send an email on info@nlpcoach.in to know more about our flagship integrated NLP practitioner and coach training program. The program content of our NLP Practitioner and Coaching program is approved by International Coach Federation (ICF) and American Board of NLP (ABNLP); and the trainings are conducted as per the ethos laid down by Association of NLP (ANLP), UK.