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Monday, October 27, 2014

What's A Life Coach?

By Elisa Lipnick

Sometimes we can use a little extra help in our lives, especially when you are diagnosed with a chronic illness. Need help with finding what's next for you in life, defining your goals, getting a job, etc., a life coach can help you.

The definition of coaching per the International Coach Federation:
ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential, which is particularly important in today’s uncertain and complex environment. Coaches honor the client as the expert in his or her life and work and believe every client is creative, resourceful and whole. Standing on this foundation, the coach's responsibility is to:
        Discover, clarify, and align with what the client wants to achieve
        Encourage client self-discovery
        Elicit client-generated solutions and strategies
        Hold the client responsible and accountable
         
This process helps clients dramatically improve their outlook on work and life, while improving their leadership skills and unlocking their potential.
FAQ’s:

FAQ’s for me as a Life & Wellness Coach:
What is coaching? Coaching is a partnership between coach and client. Through creative process, the coach will assist the client in getting from where they are to where they would like to be.
How is coaching beneficial? Coaching is beneficial for many reasons. Clients see many different benefits. Personal development is one of the biggest benefits. Clients go through the coaching process and discover many personal opportunities and aha moments.
Where do you meet your clients? I meet me clients be phone. We have one-hour sessions each week by phone.
Is these homework? Yes, if a client needs certain tools for their growth they will be provided with these tools.
Can I do group coaching? Group coaching is an option. We will have a conference call style coaching session with the clients who are interested I group coaching.
What does the process look like? This is a creative process in which the client has full control of the direction of the coaching. I will check in with the client and make sure we stay on track with what is on the client’s agenda.
Will you give me advice? My job is not to give advice; this is a discovery process for the client.
Is life coaching similar to therapy? No, coaching focuses on the present and how to move forward into your future.
How long does it take? This depends on the client, but most coaching relationships last six months to a year.
What is the client’s responsibility? To call in, be present, and do the work.
How do you chose the right coach? Make sure you find a coach that you feel comfortable with. That is very important. Not every coach will work for every person.
Is there a time commitment? One hour a week every week.
Here is a review from a former client Erica Cenci:
Working with Elisa really helped me gain a better understanding of myself. Through our various sessions, Elisa made me feel safe, and allowed me the opportunity to open up and be completely honest with inner-self — something I have struggled with in the past. Her questions were thought provoking and brought me to a place of greater awareness and peace. Through her coaching, I was challenged and stretched to new levels, moving me closer toward my goals and desires in life. I would recommend Elisa to anyone looking to get greater clarity, understanding and movement toward their goals in life.