How To Become a Life Coach

  • September 29, 2009
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If you love helping people solve their problems, then you may have the right stuff to become a life coach.

You Will Need

  • A desire to help people
  • Research skills
  • Internet access
  • Access to a life coach
  • Traning
How To Become a Life Coach: Understand what a life coach does

Step 1: Understand what a life coach does

Understand what a life coach does by researching this profession online and visiting coaching schools and programs.

Good coaches are active listeners who help their clients develop coping skills, goals, and strategies to reach their goals.

How To Become a Life Coach: Make sure this is right for you

Step 2: Make sure this is right for you

Make sure this profession is a match for your temperament and abilities. Sign up for sessions with a life coach to get a deeper understanding.

Interview two to three coaches before making a decision. Choose the one you feel most comfortable with.

How To Become a Life Coach: Set goals

Step 3: Set goals

Set goals for yourself. Are you interested in coaching occasionally or do you want to earn your living as a life coach?

How To Become a Life Coach: Research training programs

Step 4: Research training programs

Research training programs to determine which one best suits your needs and interests. Ask for testimonials from students who graduated.

Get your training from a program accredited by the International Coach Federation in Lexington, Kentucky.

How To Become a Life Coach: Complete your training

Step 5: Complete your training

Complete your training at the program you selected.

How To Become a Life Coach: Begin coaching

Step 6: Begin coaching

Begin your new career as a life coach. You’ll find it very rewarding.

Did you know? In 2006, there were more than 15,000 personal and business coaches in the United States.

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Comments (2)

HeatherM

Great graphics in Step 4!

over 2 years ago by HeatherM

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leafly

maybe i should set a goal first,,,

about 1 year ago by leafly

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