Selecting a Qualified Life Coach
There are no hard and fast rules when selecting a Life Coach. There are hundreds of Qualified Life Coaches within the UK and they all operate differently. I respect other coaches and appreciate that all coaches have their own unique style.
Coaching experience and a successful track record are the most important factors to consider when selecting a Life Coach. It is worth asking potential coaches to share their successes with you and to ask whether they are prepared to provide references so that you can follow up on their performance claims.
Price is also a key factor. If you feel that it is too high or low you can ask the coach to justify why. A low hourly rate may be due to a lack of experience or confidence. As a rough guide, costs for Life Coaching range from £35 - £150 per hour and the average cost is around £70 per hour.
A Qualified Life Coach may list a range of courses they have attended or accreditations they have. There is no single Life Coaching professional standards body and the coaching industry is not regulated. There are a number of short certificate and diploma courses that anybody can attend to become a “Qualified Life Coach”, which are fairly basic and lack substance. Be mindful of this if you are looking to place your trust in Life Coaching qualifications. In the words of Harvey MacKay “Beware the naked man who offers you his shirt”.
Insist on a telephone or a face-to-face discussion before investing in Life Coaching sessions. Rapport is extremely important within the coaching relationship. It helps to find somebody that you feel comfortable working with, which is why I offer new customers a free session. The coach must be able to understand you before he or she can support you effectively. Trust your instincts.
You can be confident in my qualifications and experience:
- Fully certified NLP Practitioner - received a significant amount of training from Paul McKenna (Leading Personal Development Guru), Richard Bandler (NLP cofounder) and Michael Neill (the finest Success Coach in the world).
- Achieved an MBA from one of the UK’s top ten business schools.
- Many years training and coaching experience with individuals, FTSE100 and voluntary organisations.
- Can provide a wealth of Success Stories.
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