
A Life Coach is a professional that deals with relatively healthy people who want to improve their personal lives in specific ways, such as changing careers, finding a healthy relationship, taking their business to a new level, losing weight or deepening their self-understanding, for example. They deal with stress management as well as time management, goal setting and other key areas of change to help their clients lead more balanced lives that better reflect clients’ personal values and priorities. It differs from therapy in that the focus is more on the present and future than the past, more on goals and behaviors thane motions and emotional patterns, and there is a more equal balance of power between the coach and client than between the typical therapist and client.
A Certified Life Coach helps you find focus, identify your goals, track your progress, and stay motivated along the way.
A Life Coach helps keep you on track, not just with your long-range, but with your monthly, weekly, and daily goals.
Life coaches help individuals do and be their best in all areas of their lives. A coach supports, empowers and holds their clients accountable. A coach tells the truth with compassion. A coach helps the client define their vision, uphold their commitments and access their passion. A coach assists their client in making their dreams come true. Life Coaching is all about helping you get from where you are in your life to where you want to be.
How does Life Coaching work?
You'll meet once a week, by phone, for a one-on-one conference, usually 45 minutes a session. In each phone conference you'll plan and review,together, each of your "Focus Goals" and action areas. In each session, you'll also receive support and guidance in creating the right attitudes and motivation in the area's that you want to work on most.
In addition to the weekly phone conferences, you'll also communicate by e-mail, so you'll have help and support throughout the week.

Online/phone Life Coaching is not appropriate for all kinds of problems. If you have suicidal thoughts, or you want to hurt yourself or someone else, it's important that you seek help immediately. You are not alone. If you are located in the US, call 1-800-784-2433 or 911 and ask for help.