 |
| Image source: nzibs.co.nz |
Many career-driven individuals find themselves running after elusive goals, unaware that they are running in circles trying to achieve these. They may have determination, but could lack focus. However, some of them lose their purpose altogether. After chasing a vision for too long, they forget why they even started.
A life coach reacquaints people with their purpose. They are hired by professionals who are curious whether they are still doing the right thing in pursuing their aspirations. Getting stuck in the same area for a long time is frustrating. Asking for help may be a good idea for extricating one’s self from a rut.
Sometimes, a person needs to have someone listen to him. A life coach is good at listening, and by doing it, he gains knowledge of what and how the client thinks, and how he can restructure his career. When hiring a life coach, one must not be afraid of changes. To some, major goal reconstruction is encouraged, while some would only need to be reintroduced to their purpose.
 |
| Image source: www.lifecoach.com |
Communication lets both ends meet. Sharing of vision and goals allows a life coach to assess where his client’s position in life and in career. As growth is the end goal of each relationship, finding it in a difficult situation may require major reorientation and alteration of ways and habits formed over time.
A life coach doesn’t give directions outright, rather asks the client challenging questions that may bring out the best in him. After all, those questions can only be answered by the client and no one else. A client’s success still depends on himself; life coaches are there to guide them towards growth the best way they can.
Patrick Lanning, Ed. D is an educator and a life coach. His expertise in leadership gives him the opportunity to help his clients in devising solutions that harness transformative learning. Get to know more about what he does by visiting this page.
