Life coaching is a profession that is different from consulting, mentoring or counselling. The process of coaching addresses issues such as business, personal projects, relationships and the client’s personal growth. So what are the benefits of becoming a life coach?
There are many benefits of becoming a life coach. Firstly, it a rewarding and fulfilling career choice. They have the opportunity to help people get the most out of their life. They are working with positive people who are eager to learn and achieve. You don’t have to struggle to try and change that person’s mindset. That person wasn’t sent to you. When you are a life coach, people come seeking you to help them. This means the battle is already half won because they are willing to change and they are willing to pay you to help them change.
Secondly, being a life coach also accelerates your personal and professional development. When you are a life coach, you are expected to be at a certain level of personal and professional ranking already. You are the expert and that is why people are seeking you out. When you start coaching others on how to develop themselves personally and professionally, you are accelerating your own pace because you are learning from your clients too at the same time.
Thirdly, being a life coach gives you mobility. You have the freedom to live and work anywhere you wish. You can coach from your home, from an office or while travelling. It can be done through telephone or you can even do it through email!
Fourthly, your coaching business can bring in big money for you. You can earn on an average $120 an hour in coaching fees. It ranges from $100-$300. At the same time you can also earn while you learn. Most coaches who start coaching within 6 months of entering a training program are also earning fees shortly after. It is important for you to practice what you learn and learn from what you are practicing.
Lastly, coaching is how you can make a difference in the lives of others. You are helping others to improve their lives and achieve their dreams. Furthermore, by the end of the day, you will feel great joy because you are able to help someone.
In conclusion, there are many benefits to being a life coach. The most important benefit of all is that not only you derive joy from coaching but you yourself are able to grow too. So what are you waiting for? Be a life coach today.
