When do you think you need a life coach?

One thing I have learned in my life is that all of us need a mentor no matter what age we are or where we are in our life. A coach is just a mentor, someone to keep us on track, hold us accountable. We will never reach our full potential without one.

Every single person is either growing or dying, there is no in between. If we are not finding ways to better ourselves on a regular basis then we aren't growing. Seeking change is a matter of if we struggle to do it on our own or seek the guidance/help from a coach or mentor. Often times an event or crisis will cause someone to want to change when there were signs all along that something different needed to happen. But change doesn't always require us to be backed into a corner.
I agree with most comments about everyone needing a life coach, but few are actually ready and willing to step out of their comfort zone to seek that help. A person has to be open to changing their behaviors and perspectives, willing to be vulnerable, willing to take responsibility, willing to take action on the guidance they receive, and also be able to trust in the process. Trusting the person you hire is so important. This person should be able to see things in you that you cannot see in yourself, holding you accountable, to stretch you, guide you and hold the space until you can see it too!

Need versus want. Interesting comments in this thread. As a life coach, my clients hire me when they are 'stuck'. This can be an accountability partner, a mentor, or someone to provide support while they work though life's challenges. I would suggest that NEED comes from WANT. You may need something, but if you want it you will work toward it. I coach people that are ready for change, and ready to make the effort.

When I need clarity. When I need to explore all my options before making a decision. I am an executive and leadership coach and that is what my clients appreciate. They want to be confident decision makers as there is a lot riding on their decsions.

My answer is: when you think you need a coach, no matter what the specialty. Then you’re ready

Have you ever talked over something you were thinking about doing with someone who you trusted and respected? How did that feel? Did you leave the conversation thinking that you were on the right track? Were there things that you still needed to work out in your own mind? That's where life coaching starts. If you are the kind of person who does their best thinking when you can think out loud, life coaching may be one of your choices.

when one makes the decision that they need help on their life's journey by the abilities of a life coach that can get them where they desire to go to listen, learn, motivate, inspire, and act as a positive role model for an positive outcome

In my opinion everyone should have a life coach. I have one, it's great to always know ThatI always have someone I can talk to that is wiser and has more life experience then I do!

Greetings Lady Osborne: my Alternative Wellness & Beyond website (www.alternativewellness.net) will explain value of what I do as a Life Coach & Hypnotherapist.

Abbreviated compact answer for Lady Osborne: Everyone is different; their pain struggles are unique to them. They are tired of struggling - need clarity. They need gratifying LASTING solutions.......so they can live their best life sooner, as their Best Version of Self . They need Life Coaching so they can accomplish what because they can't accomplish currently. Most people looking for a Life Coach say they need clarification & ideas that spark creativity / imagination & fun. And they need more tools & solutions than they have now in their existing toolbox > Precise Tool needed on demand > moment-to-moment.

There's more in-depth answers below what many clients are looking for..........................................>

Clients need flexible session options: Skype | Face Time | Phone | In-office & variety of session options fitting each need.

Why specific clients want Breakthrough Coaching?

My expertise is in helping people breakthrough to success: helping clients get crystal clear answers & solutions so they can get and stay......UNstuck. IDEAL CLIENTS are ready for change. Some know exactly what they want: they need guided solutions & a plan fitting their needs. Others are at a cross road: not clear what they want. MOST are tired of feeling stuck AND realize their is a much better solution than what they are currently using. My expertise helps individuals know how to HALT inner resistance caused by conflicting beliefs. Until subconscious & conscious alignment is accomplished = unneeded frustrating inner resistance............continues.

What people need and want from a Life Coach?

Regardless of need.......they want to get clear.........CLARITY is crucial key element in each person's success outcomes. Similar to a destination trip planned: He/she must know WHY they want change | must know HOW they are going to get there | WHAT will their end destination be like/feel like. HOW will they know when they have arrived > CLEARLY IDENTIFY obstacles currently blocking them & HOW to deal with Life's Twists & Turns on demand! Clients need to have personalized skills that help challenge them > help them to grow beyond 'average' and are FUN and easy to repeat.

They are looking for solutions that fit them / solutions that can be tweaked = helping them to continue on to goal success accomplishment vs frustratingly give up.

Coaching clients need guidance that holds them accountable in a respectable manner. They are looking for customized solutions that can be broken down into smaller bites yet accomplish same goal at their speed........They need a Life Coach because NO 1 problem / or solution fit every person.

People need a Life Coach to help them confidently sustain: focused momentum/resiliency under pressure; and so they can be aware and control inner dialogue. I hope that helped you Lady Osborne. And if you want more specific information, please message me with contact information. I'll be happy to answer your questions.

It's my belief whenever you feel as though nothing is working, you feel stuck, want to explore possibilities, new ways to grow, develop bigger goals and vision that where the investment of a Coach is helpful someone who's objective hold you to Accountable,and challenge you in pursuit of goals, visions in s kind, understanding manner that's the role of a professional Coach.