A Life Coach is;
a sounding board, an idea sorter, a confidence builder, a facilitator of change, the wind beneath clients wings, a clear head, someone who can see the woods despite the clients trees, a compass, a space holder, wise council, the voice of reason, a path finder, a cheer leader, a guide, an unbiased viewpoint, a strategy developer, a co-creator, a confidence builder, an informed listening ear.
20 things a Life Coach will do;
- Ascertain through discussion, and a series of exercises, what your dreams and desires are.
- Listen attentively, with wisdom and an analytical, realistic ear, to your proposed ideas.
- Assist you to sift through your thoughts and beliefs to make sense of what is possible or not.
- Observe and comment honestly on possible pitfalls and unrealistic expectations you might propose.
- Offer firm but fair assessment of proposals based on skills.
- Where necessary, suggest alternative directional possibilities – a range of well-informed, professional options.
- Assist you to design your own strategy and goals.
- Set goals with you in increments, to allow success in stages.
- Support, empower and enthuse about the agreed plans and actions.
- Build up your self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Freely give praise for achievements, and demonstrate belief in the process and you.
- Empower you to trust your own judgement, and excel in your areas of strength.
- Assist you to make changes with as much ease as possible.
- Supply clarity of thought, as an unbiased, non-judgemental observer.
- Maintain a calm, serene space amongst any emotional episodes – there may be some..
- Allow you to reach your own conclusions and enjoy the wins.
- Treat you as unique, with no pre-conceptions of outcomes or ‘appropriate’ directions.
- Provide a haven of trust that will bring out the best in you.
- See the best in you and help you to see it too.
- Empower the creation of a Brave Heart
