Why did Life Coaching come into existence?
Life coaching came into existence as a professional service in the 1990s because traditional sources of wisdom were no longer in existence. Traditionally, adults and children could go to their grandparents and ask them questions about life, how to live life more easily, how to avoid problems in life, and how to become successful. And in those times the answers were generally known to most everyone who had lived a full life. But today, in the 21st century, life is not as simple. In fact, there are few lifestyles typical, ordinary, and traditional in technologically developed nations, with the exception of the Amish and similarly isolated cultures that exist within these nations. In the 21st century, there are almost no traditional sources of wisdom to guide us through lifes thickets of problems and issues. So, to whom does one turn for assistance and wisdom? Today a life coach, mentor, a wise neighbor, a trusted relative, or someone who has helped you in the past are usually the ones we
