One of the questions we often get asked about our business is exactly what does a life coach do? People are often aware of the term Life Coach but are unsure exactly what the process entails or how it exactly works. In this blog post I will explain how we work with our clients and exactly how we can help them to achieve their goals. Our life coaching in Nottingham courses are designed to help our clients achieve success so it is a good idea to know exactly what you should expect from a program of sessions.
Do I need a Life Coach?
Well firstly do you actually need a life coach? Our clients come to see us for a huge number of reasons so it can be difficult to think of all the circumstances where we may be useful but here are just a few situations where we may be able to help.
- If you dislike your current job, want to change career or are looking to progress in your company then we assist in guiding you to your goals.
- We can work on helping you feel happier by working with you to create positive change.
- If you are unsure about what to do with your life then we can also help you find a way forward.
- If you require a boost in confidence then we can show you how to do this.
- We can assist you in helping to build better relationships.
- If you have a goal that you would like to reach then we can assist you in taking steps to achieving it.
- If you run a business then we can also help with business coaching.
Our job is to sit down and listen to where you want to be and then work with you to make that happen providing it is achievable and realistic. This means that our life coaching in Nottingham is flexible and tailored made to your particular needs.
Benefits of Life Coaching
Life coaching when done well can have huge benefits which is why so many celebrities have used it either to kick start their careers or to improve upon them. Celebrities such as Oprah, Metallica and Bill Clinton are not just wasting their money they are hiring life coaches because they know that these people can improve on what they already have. Oprah did not become a billionaire without help she used coaches and assistants and advisors on her path to riches. Metallica needed one to to stop the band disintegrating and to create harmony. Whilst you may not be a billionaire or a huge rock band you can make huge life improvements by getting external help.
We Listen – Our life coaching in Nottingham involves initially listening to what you want. We want to know what makes you happy, what is problematic and what you want help with improving. This information gathering phase is hugely important because it helps us to get a good idea about your goals and what you are hoping to achieve. By giving us this information is means that we can start to put in place SMART goals to help you on your way to success.
Feedback – Throughout our work together we always give constructive feedback. Sometimes we may challenge how achievable your plans are so that we can make sure that any plans that are made are robust and will work. Also getting a different perspective can be a hugely useful as it opens up greater possibilities. From these discussions we may find that the paths we take change or alter so that you can get the very best results.
Reduce Anxiety and Stress – Change can sometimes be challenging and can increase your worry and stress levels. Too much stress can derail your plans and lead to sleepless nights. By using stress management techniques with you it is possible to keep you feeling cool, calm and collected so that you can continue on your path. We are experts in NLP and self hypnosis and if needed we give our clients hypnosis downloads to be practiced at home which will keep you feeling relaxed. Our audios can also be purchased in our online store for people who are unable to come to our sessions.
Experience – Depending on the clients that see us we also have the benefit of experience. Sharing that experience can be particularly helpful in assisting our clients navigate change. I personally have worked at a high level in a large corporation and have also had the benefit of running a highly successful business as a self employed person. That business experience and wisdom can be passed on where necessary.
Goal Setting – As a life coach I often set goals and tasks for my clients because it means I am creating action rather than allowing a client to procrastinate. In just about every circumstance you will achieve more if someone is pushing you forward. This is why Olympic athletes have coaches. Of course you will run faster, jump higher, score more goals if someone is improving your technique and making you work harder.
Accountability – When we are not accountable to anybody it can be easy to take our time over tasks or to dodge them completely. Accountability means that when you are working on one of our life coaching programs you will need to present or discuss what you have done to us from one session to the next. Turning up empty handed can be embarrassing and a waste of time so it can create momentum for people who need that little extra push to get going.
Money Saving – Trying to do things yourself without advice, knowledge or experience usually means that you take twice as long and are likely to make costly mistakes along the way. Some of the clients we have mentored have spend thousands without getting anywhere before they came to us for help. This whole problem could have been avoided if they had joined a life coaching program from the very start.
Speed – How quickly do you want to make the changes that you need? I know that most people like fast results and that is what you are likely to get when you have a champion propelling you forward, giving advice and steering you away from pitfalls. When you do things on your own things are likely to take much much longer. Avoid procrastination, self doubt and messing around and use us to get where you want to be faster.
Belief and Self Confidence – We all sometimes need a little helping hand when it comes to creating confidence. For some people confidence issues are the very first problem that we have to surmount. In order to achieve you first need to believe and so we use confidence coaching techniques to help our clients let go of self doubt and low self-esteem and realise that they have tons of talent which has not be utilised. We help our clients recognise their strengths and work on their weaknesses so they can move forward with their heads held high.
Life Coaching Programs in Nottinghamshire
If you would like life coaching in Nottingham, in one of the surrounding areas or even online then we offer packages to suit you. Simply give us a call today for more information and we will be happy to help you to achieve your goals and reach your full potential in the coming year. Just contact us today on:
01636 650 521