How Can I Become a Life Coach?
I’ve worked for 13 years in training and lecturing. I’m thinking of becoming a life coach but am finding it difficult to get independent advice – all the information seems to come from companies trying to get you to buy their training. Life coaching is gaining in popularity. With your past experience you probably have many of the skills needed already, but may need help putting them into a different context. As coaching is an unregulated activity and there are experience based accreditation routes available, you might want to consider finding a coach supervisor to support you in adapting your skills and advising whether a training route is for you. But if you want to research courses look to the universities, which both accredit and run courses. Accreditation with a professional body is advisable because the industry is making moves towards self regulation, but requirements for accreditation vary from one body to another, with some being more rigorous. The Coaching and Mentoring Networ
Life coaching is a fairly new occupation that began in the early 1990s in the United States and then expanded worldwide. The two main certifying organizations to contact to find out the exact details of how to become a life coach in your area are the International Coach Federation and the International Association of Coaching (IAC). These bodies set professional standards for life coaches and can connect you with training programs and other information. Certification is not mandatory for life coaches at the time of this writing, but it may end up being a requirement. Whether certified or not, a life coach usually has an area of specialization and works from home. It is possible to start your own life coaching business from home with little, if any, money up front. However, with any entrepreneurial venture, it’s a good idea to have at least a few months of income saved. This way, you can cover your living and other expenses while you work on building your business. You need time for tra
Great coaches are authentic, successful people with a knack for getting the most out of life. They have a sincere interest in others, without a need for controlling what others think or do. Coaching is a challenging but very rewarding career area. Please learn more about becoming a life coach here.
