How to Become a Life Coach

A Life Coach guides clients into decision-making that improves their lives. It could be reduce stress, lose weight, change careers, etc. If you've ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, here's the inside scoop on this increasingly popular career (or just click here for your downloadable life coach guide).

Skills for a Life Coach

Although a Life Coach does not have to be certified, there are several accredited programs. Above all, life coaches need great communication sand listening skills. Listening is definitely key in guiding your clients to make their own decisions about their lives.

Tools & Equipment

As with any business a phone line, computer and internet connection will be needed. A life coach will also need to have contracts for their clients and some questionnaires that clients can fill out before a coaching session.

Many life coaches do sessions by telephone or you can also have your own local office where clients visit you.

Getting Started

To begin with, decide in what area you want to specialize: business, life/personal, relationships, etc. After deciding your area of expertise you may wish to take a training program to receive accreditation.

What Next:

Learn more about getting educated, setting up your marketing plan and gaining new clients. Click here for your Life Coach guide.