What To Expect When You Hire A Life Coach

Hiring a life coach can be challenging and your expectations from them can often be unrealistic. Many people seek a life coach to solve a problem rather than striving to be the solution. 

A great life coach isn’t one who can simply make your problems disappear. Rather he or she is an individual that you can trust and confide in, in order to grow and excel as a person both from a personal and professional standpoint. 

When hiring a life coach it is important to have clear expectations as to what you want to derive or achieve from the training and coaching modules. These expectations should be clarified with your life coach to make sure you are on the same page and that he or she is confident they can meet those expectations.

Availability

It is unrealistic to expect your personal coach to be available 24/7 to talk to you or console you when needed. Life coaches are professionals who cater to many clients so to expect them to alter their schedules and be flexible with timings is often not possible. Make sure you ask or consult with your life coach and have a clear understanding of how frequently you are to meet and what to expect in terms of their availability. Maybe life coaching online is an option for you, as the availability is always higher.

Coaching Modules

The best life coaches are trained and experienced individuals who follow accredited coaching programs that are tried and tested to help improve certain skills, techniques, and ways of thinking. But not every life coach out there is properly trained or certified. In fact, with no regulations or restrictions, anyone can potentially be a life coach. 

Always ask for relevant qualifications, experiences, recent track record, certifications and or training that the life coach has undergone in the past. Also, ask about the coaching modules and what they seek to accomplish in order to determine whether they are indeed what you seek.

Costs

The best life coaches are often expensive and devote lesser time and attention as they generally cater to many clients. They make this drawback up by providing quality training and coaching programs that generate quicker results which ultimately offset costs. 

At the same time hiring a life coach that you connect with but isn’t altogether that popular can mean that they are able to devote more time and energy into helping you achieve your goals.

In terms of costs, one can expect an average of at least £500 per month for a decent life coach in London that is able to bring about sustainable change. However, these charges can vary greatly depending on several factors.

Personality & Style

Life coaches can have many different styles and personalities so meeting several of them before hiring one is always highly recommended. Even the best life coaches might not be ideal fits for your goals, lifestyle or personality and therefore it is always best to consult and get to know your life coach before committing. One of the best in the UK is Michael Serwa – Life Coach.

Conclusions

Always keep your expectations reasonable as life coaching isn’t about quick results. It is about long-term positive change in all aspects of daily life that come with time and discipline and of course a great life coach to motivate you along the way.

Adam Hansen
 

Adam is a part time journalist, entrepreneur, investor and father.