Very often, when I tell someone I am a coach, I witness a similar reaction.  Their head tilts ever so slightly, their brow begins to furrow and a confused tone emerges from their mouths as they ask…”Basketball? Softball? What do you mean?”  Although coaching was developed over 20 years ago, it is still in its infancy as a career and is unfamiliar to most people today.  Knowing this, my typical response is…” I partner with people to create momentum in their lives. Tell me about something you would like to accomplish.”

Everyone has goals and dreams.  Some are light and ethereal, flitting about in our imaginations, while others are so real you believe they could manifest themselves directly from your minds eye.  To see these ideas to fruition you must remain inspired, encouraged, and focused on why you began the journey toward your goals in the first place.  If you had someone in your corner, cheering you on, helping you back up if you stumble, and holding you accountable for what you aspire to do, you could be unstoppable. This is the role of the life coach.

So, how do you determine if coaching is right for you?  Where are the areas in life that coaches are most often called to offer support and assistance to their clients?  The list below highlights some reasons to enter a coaching relationship.  Coaching could be the key to creating momentum in your life.

To identify the goals that YOU truly want to achieve in life:

Coaching can help you sort through what is most important to you, define your values and create a solid foundation to begin working on what you want in life.

To create workable plans in order to accomplish your goals:

Your coach helps you identify the best course of action for your particular situation, implement this process and hold you accountable for the commitments you make toward achieving your goals.

To empower yourself to make more money:

Your coach may challenge you toward financial increase by tackling tasks such as asking for a raise, choosing a different career path or starting a business.

To nurture an environment of happiness in your life:

Coaching helps you determine what you value in life so you spend more time on what matters to you.

To live the life you desire and deserve:

With a coach, you have an ally to support you as you identify and work toward living your life’s purpose.  It is your life.  You deserve to live it.

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About the author:
Ashley Wilson is a Personal and Professional Life Coach. She may be contacted by email at Ashley@intentioncoach.com or visit her website atwww.intentioncoach.com. March ‘09

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