The Aim of Life Coaching
Life coaches tend to focus on a goal orientated approach – helping clients look forward by setting goals and working on any barriers they may have so that they can reach their goals in a more holistic way, whereas a counselor tends to focus on current emotional issues or a specific situation that could be causing distress to an individual.
A certified life coach would be ideal for someone who wants to explore their strengths and weaknesses, who wants to build their confidence, who wants to become financially independent and needs motivation in order to make life changes to become a happier more successful version of themselves. Life coaches will push you to challenge yourself and move forward in life. For example, if you have always wanted to open up your own business but have lacked the confidence or knowledge to do so, a life coach can help you explore potential options with you, help you identify what your ideal goal for a business is and how you can take that step forward to running a successful business.