What is a Life Coach?

You may have wondered “What is a Life Coach?” or “What is the difference between coaching, consulting, and counseling/therapy?”. I know I did. Even when I entered my coaching certification and training, I didn’t fully understand the difference. Let’s talk about what consulting and counseling are first.

A consultant is someone who advises their client by giving input or providing them with information or suggestions. Consultants are typically well informed and well connected in the space in which they are consulting.

A therapist or a counselor typically focus on a client’s past and issues that arise from their past experiences that are keeping them from moving forward or currently causing them problems. Counselors and therapists are licensed by the state to work in their field of study.

 Now that you understand what a consultant and counselor/therapist are, let’s move on to what a life coach is.

As a Life Coach, I am a collaborative partner with my client. I can be a sounding board when exploring choices and options. I provide unconditional support when my client is working through something challenging to reach their goal. As a client working with a Life Coach, you get to set the tone and the goal. I am there to help you figure out what goals you want to achieve and how you want to achieve them. I will hold you accountable to achieving these goals. With a Life Coach, you aren’t facing the difficult parts alone. You are always supported! I am there to challenge you, as well. A Life Coach is going to ask you the right questions to help you see things from a different and unique perspective. This allows you to move past mental blocks. A Life Coach co-creates with their client! I am ultimately a partner in my client achieving their goals!

I hope you now understand the difference between coaching, consulting, and counseling/therapy. I sincerely hope you understand the benefits of all three options. I leave you with these questions. How do you want to live your life? Do you have big dreams and don’t know how to achieve them? I want to help! I want to help you design the life of your dreams and help you achieve that dream. I truly believe people can achieve anything they set their minds to achieve. So let’s do it! Let’s dream big and then make it happen!

If you are interested in working with me, please reach out to me. You can find all of my contact information here.