What is a Life Coach?

When asked this question, it is important to understand what a Life Coach isn’t before you can gain clarity on what a Life Coach is.

A Life Coach isn’t a consultant, will not tell you what to do, but help you discover what works best for you so that you can find your own answers and solutions.

A Life Coach also isn’t a counsellor, who’s focus is in healing the past and helping you to understand why you are, who you are.

What a Life Coach is, is someone who helps you get the things missing from your life. 
Help you determine and achieve your personal goals, both big and small.

Someone to assist you understand why you are the way you are and help you realise what you can do to be the person you really want to be.   An effective Life Coach’s primary focus is on the present, on where you are now, where you want to be, and what it will take to get there.

Effective coaching is not about telling you the answers but, by listening, asking pertinent questions, providing the silence, space and encouragement, you will come to your own insights and awareness. It's about empowering and inspiring rather than directing or controlling.