Feb 10, 2013

The Benefits of Life Coaching

By Glen James


If you go to work every day you may wonder why you do it. For some people their work can be a source of frustration. It can be that you failed to get a promotion you want or that you may not be sure how to get the most from your job. If your work is unfulfilling then you could potentially benefit from professional life coaching.

In many ways this is similar to the way a manager works in a sports team. The manager looks at how someone in their team performs and how they can make their performance better. This can be due to their attitude or possibly an external influence. It is the responsibility of the life coach to see what is appropriate.

It is important to be clear on what this role entails. For some people they can mistake this with therapy. A qualified coach talks about the present situation of their client and does not focus on the past. This can be in terms of them personally or their working environment.

For example a client may work in a call centre. They can feel frustrated because they are not getting the amount of successful calls that their supervisor expects them to get. A good coach would look at their technique on the phone and suggest ways of doing this more effectively, such as using more positive or language or learning how to be assertive without being overly aggressive.

Often the best ones will have appropriate experience. The ideal coach can emphasize with people and yet still remained detached and neutral enough so that they can ensure that their clients properly understand the advice they are being given and know how to effectively implement any plan to improve their working lives.

There are numerous places where you can find coaching services. You may find individual coaches or an agency with a number to choose from. In each case you need to look at the kind of experience and qualifications they have in order to gauge whether you feel they will be best suited to your requirements either as an individual or a business.

Once you have selected someone for their life coaching services it is advisable to meet them in person and to discuss a brief with them. This will help you decide if their services are appropriate and will also help them get more of an idea of what they are working with and how they might be able to help. It is also advisable to ask for references or look for feedback from previous clients online to find the ideal service to suit you or your business.




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