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06.19.08, 18:35 PM Toddler
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Does anyone have a life coach? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
Toddler 06.19.08, 06:35 PM Flag
 

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yes, I call her Dr. Stern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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dh has designated himself my life coach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:45 PM Flag
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Funny, my mom has designated herself as my life coach...and I wish she hadn't! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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I am a life coach [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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do you specialize in anything in particular. I am interesting in finding one and don't know how to go about researching for one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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I wouldn't say that I specialize in any one thing in particular, but most of my clients are either looking to make a significant job change and they aren't exactly sure what they want yet, or they are self-employed and need help keeping their priorities in line. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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^^^ I would say that the best thing to do is find a couple in your area and talk to all of them. Most coaches offer one free session. Take them up on this and go with the one that you feel a connection with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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np: Can a coach help if you have no clue what you want to do? I know I hate what I do now but really very little idea of where to go from here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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I would say yes, although it depends on how insightful the coach is. Often I find that clients who are in your shoes actually do have more of a sense of where they want to go than they think they do, but there is a lot of fear tied up in going for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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You may be right, but then again in my case the fear is more in leaving what I know because I have no clue where to go next. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:36 PM Flag
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You have nothing to loose by doing the free session that most coaches offer. I have a hunch that you will find your next step. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:41 PM Flag
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I've thought about trying to do this. How did you get into this line of work? And, if you don't mind, approximately how much do you make? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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I got into it the way most people change jobs, I hated my last one, and discovered that I was really good at this. Pay is harder because we recently moved and now I'm pregnant, so I'm taking time off as building a business is a ton of work to do just to turn around and take an extended maternity leave. I imagine that your middle of the road, reasonably good at marketing life coach would make 60-100k after 3 years of building the business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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For a frame of reference on the money, coaches usually charge between $50-90 for a 50 minute session. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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What kind of qualifications are standard/desireable? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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Honestly, this is the thing that annoys me most about my chosen profession. The standards are very loose. I would suggest taking classes, and there is a certification process that you can go through, but there are two competing certifications, so I decided to wait it out. Honestly, a coach builds her client base mostly through word of mouth and results, so whatever is going to get you to the point that you can successfully coach is probably the way to go. Basic training in coaching is necessary, but most of my skills come from my business training. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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Thx. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:38 PM Flag
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Does my DH/Sister/Mother count? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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Ha! I know someone who did that. It's like a guidance counselor for an adult! Such a waste of money! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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