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Personal Coaching
Personal coaching is for people who feel they would like a more successful, rewarding and fulfilling personal life. Personal life coaching is now hugely popular worldwide for people who want to get more out of life. You may feel that you want to make some changes in your life, but perhaps you don't know where to begin.
Personal and business coaching are not exclusive. Your coach will be looking to help you achieve balance and personal fulfillment in your life, whilst also looking to benefit areas of your career and business life. Remember, your life is the sum of all its parts.
Successful coaching relationships are partnerships, and setting goals is crucial to their success. You'll be able to discuss your dreams and ideas in a non-judgmental atmosphere and plan specific actions to work towards your goals. Your life coach will help you to identify your personal beliefs, values and goals, and give you the support and encouragement you need to fulfil them. But only you can do it! Of course, any information you share with your coach will remain strictly confidential.
You can start right now by thinking about the things you would like to change or achieve in your own life. Try writing down a list of 10 goals you could start to work towards. Some typical examples might be:
- Reduce the level of stress in your life
- Lose weight and feel fitter
- Increase your earnings and financial security
- Improve your close personal relationships
Personal Coaching can be delivered face to face or over the telephone, and is offered by both companies and individuals. Telephone coaching is very powerful as it allows you to focus on the content of the conversation without distraction. It also saves on time and travel costs and means you can be coached anywhere!
Prices will vary and it is important to choose a coach you feel comfortable with. Many coaches will offer a free initial consultation to help you select the right coach.
What can a personal coach help with?
Health and Lifestyle
Clarify what health and lifestyle mean to you and get help making changes.
Goals and Motivation
Learn how to set achievable goals and improve your motivation.
Managing Change
Understand the impact of important life changes and develop skills to deal with them positively.
Confidence Issues
Develop the ability to think positively and increase your self esteem and confidence.
Relationship Issues
Find out how to handle problematic personal and professional relationships and how to make the most of them.
Personal Coaching Resources - For external resources and useful web pages, visit our extensive directory - Coaching directory
Find A Personal Coach - To find a coach you may wish to visit our comprehensive life coach directory - Personal coach directory
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Personal versus Group Life Coaching
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