How to become a Life Coach

How to become a Life Coach Do you class yourself as a people person? Do you pride yourself on the excellent advice youre always offering to friends in need? If the answers yes, then you could make the ideal Life Coach.This is a relatively new industry in which practitioners use their motivational skills to help clients take control of their lives and make decisions that could give them a real advantage in terms of moving forwards.You could specialise in particular areas such as careers, or you might choose to give more general advice.Typical responsibilities for a Life Coach include:Meeting clients individually or in groups to discuss problems and challengesHelping people to explore their options and set goals to achieve their ultimate aimsHelp clients overcome setbacksGiving motivational talks to those whose confidence is lackingIs it right for me?If youre a bit of a pessimist and consider any form of self-evaluation to be navel-gazing, then this probably isnt the profession for you. However, it could be idea l if you look on the bright side and want to help others do the same.A good Life Coach will be:A great listenerGood at communicating with people from all walks of lifeNon-judgementalAble to keep clients details confidentialGreat at helping clients to explore issues without telling them what to doConfident at public speakingWhat's it really like? I've always seen myself as a provider of good advice to my friends and family, so it was natural that I came upon Life Coaching several years ago. This job is all about helping people to see the glass half-full and finding new ways for them to achieve those goals they might have thought are unattainable. I love it when my clients make the decision to take positive actions to improve their mental and sometimes physical well-being - it's what makes all my work worthwhile. Get qualifiedYou dont need any formal or academic qualifications to become a Life Coach, but potential clients might look upon you more favourably if you have an industry spe cific qualification such as the Life Coaching Diploma or Level 3 with Official Certification.  Its also a good idea to  become a member of a professional organisation like the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or the British Psychological Society.