10 Reasons why you need a Life Coach

Posted on Monday, May 24 2010 by Paola :: Comments (2)RSS comment feed :: Article Rating
10 Reasons why you need a Life Coach
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Lately I had many people asking me ‘why should I have a coach?” and I thought this was a good discussion for a blog post. You have most likely heard the term ‘life coach’ especially if you are on the path of self awareness and personal development.  For those who haven’t heard of this term, simply think of someone who is on your side, who can see the best in you and wants you to achieve great things in your life, things you want for yourself.


This person could be a relative or spouse, yet we are not related to you or have known you for a long time. We are non-judgmental guides who assist you on your path of self discovery and self empowerment. We are here to support you when you hit some tough challenges along the new journey.  We shall be with you taking each step with you, shining the torch and holding your hand if you need.


Like a good sports coach we see the best version of you, and believe you can achieve your goals. We will share our knowledge so you will reach your goals quicker and learn to recognize the ways that best serve you and sure, we may challenge and push you when you need a little nudge. Given you have given us permission to do so. We are unrelenting and forever optimistic we see life as a glass overflowing not just half full, as we believe abundance is everywhere and not just for the limited few.


So here are some good sound reasons why a coach can add value to your life:


1) You have the same goals each year and have yet to realize them
2) You find your life is not moving in the direction that you hope for
3) You seem to attract obstacle after obstacle and you are unhappy
4) You are constantly disappointed in others and in yourself
5) You need help achieving your dreams
6) You desperately want to improve your life but cannot see the path
7) You feel that you deserve better but cannot figure out the ‘ how’
8) You have achieved so much yet you want more
9) You need someone to listen to your issues in an un-biased and supportive manner
10) You need someone to keep you accountable


As you can see there are many of us who need a coach, I know sometimes I fall behind and my coach shines the torch on my action plan reminding me that this is why I need to do A that leads to B and so on and so forth.
I invite you to take up on my offer of 30 minute complimentary coaching session with myself, I have achieved many goals and still pursuing new and exciting ones. I am always challenging myself to go that extra mile. So what are you waiting for?
 

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Thank you for your perspective. A life coach can make a dramatic difference in our lives. There's no mystery to life coaching, it's just the process of working with someone who can help you do what you want in life. I frequently think of coaching as treating oneself well and moving toward a fulfilling and happy life.
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