Why the Demand for Life Coaches is Rising
It is hard enough being a woman, not to talk of a professional woman who has to face the burden of societal stereotypes every day at work. Sometimes it can be exhausting, sometimes the temptation to quit comes, and other times it’s just too much to bear and burnout occurs. Having noticed this disheartening trend in the corporate world, I have sort to and have successfully helped many professional women suffering from burnout and a bad work-life balance. Using a healthy mix of clinical and positive psychology, I have guided women towards rediscovering their happiness and true potential.
What Does a Life Coach Do?
With the increasing popularity of positive psychology which focuses profoundly on the areas of life that help improve the overall quality of living, there have been a persistent increase in the demand for life coaches and we have finally gotten to a point where the works of life coaches are beginning to be appreciated.
A life coach is a professional who specialises in assisting people to find a better version of themselves and establish a clear and reasonable road map towards their dream life. A good life coach will help you define your goals and overcome your obstacles. Using Human Design, which is a combination of astrology, Chinese philosophy and more, I have proven by results, my experience in this.
The Principles of Effective Life Coaching
Life coaching is a delicate job, it can make and break a person and as much as many people claim to be life coaches on the internet, many of them lack the fundamental basics to make such claim. The principles of life coaching revolve around empowering clients to face the challenges of life head on and without fear. A good life coach will foster accountability in clients and will make sure reasonable and realistic goals are set and intentionally worked towards. This is particularly helpful to ensure women don’t get to lose themselves in the hustle and bustle that comes with balancing a successful career and personal life.
A Real-Life Success Story: Mary’s Transformation
Setting personal goals are key steps to self-improvement. Mary, a client I once worked with and a survivor of an abusive relationship always complained of burnout and exhaustion to the point she occasionally fell ill. When asking her about her daily habits, I discovered that Mary could not remember when last she saw a film, had a night out, or even slept before 11pm. Her life was her work and her work was her life. Her fear of going broke and having to depend on a man had overtaken her.
After diagnoses, I recommended she adopt a better sleeping habit, went for comedy shows on the weekends to catch up with friends, and take days off to fix her hair and nails to look good. Mary is now married to a supportive man who she met at a comedy show, her boss has reported a 25% increase in productivity, and Mary is living her best life. Her only regret is not discovering this earlier.
Navigating the Corporate World as a Woman
Building a career as a woman is difficult, you must possess above average skills to make the cut. My time at the corporate world made me realise that many women are made to do things in their job that directly violate their personal values and moral code. These situations are perfect conditions for stress. Therefore, life coaching can help you navigate the women-unfriendly terrain of the corporate world without having to ignore your mental health.
What to Expect from a Life Coaching Session
Many people describe the life coaching process as hectic and hard work but this is far from the truth. There is a diverse array of options that can be selected when ordering my life coaching service. I work with a series of 1 on 1 sessions that would typically include the initial consultation where we would discuss to see which part of your life needs my most attention, this is followed by a goal-setting session, and then the ongoing support. However, this can differ as my sessions are tailored specifically to fit the needs of my client. Additionally, if a 1 on 1 session feels too intimidating, or you are just too busy with work, you can check out the online courses I offer for you to take at the comfort of your home or workplace and implement at your own pace.
The Benefits of Life Coaching
What’s a life coaching session without benefits? Just like Mary who nearly drowned in her work, a life coaching session can change your life for the better by helping you enhance the quality of both personal life and professional life. Personally, you’ll learn how to manage stress, build better and lasting friendship, increase clarity and self awareness so much so you would have no need for another life coaching service afterwards. Similarly, professionally, a good life coaching service will help you build confidence, achieve goals, and improve leadership quality.
Who Can Benefit from Life Coaching?
So who can benefit from life coaching? In truth, anyone. However, we have noticed that professional women have a high tendency to ignore their mental health in pursuit of their career. This leads to burnout and the loss of one’s self away from the pursuit of happiness. Just like Annabelle who had fallen into depression and had nearly abandoned her family and her work when the work stress forced her to develop the bad habit of biting her nail until they bled.
Choosing the Right Life Coach for You
All of this begs the question: How should one select a life coach? How can you tell who’s worth your money? A good life coach can solve a great deal of troubles giving you more worth than the price. A bad life coach however, can commit the error of indulging you deeper into your flaws creating a scenario where you idolise your traumas. Therefore, the best way to select a life coach is to look at their experience with dealing with cases of burnout. Evaluate how their previous clients have ended up to ensure they are a good fit for you. As for me, I ensure I meticulously put in the effort to follow my clients every step of the way until they are prepared to face the challenges of life on their own. Rather than running the risk of taking on a case unrelated to my area of specialisation, I’d rather refer my clients to more qualified and suitable personnel.
Taking the First Step Towards a Balanced Life
The need for a life coach cannot be over exaggerated especially among working women who find it difficult to balance professional and personal life. Fortunately, I am available for all. Visit my website to book an appointment, or call me via my hotline. If you prefer not to communicate directly or to maintain anonymousity, my online courses would be a good fit for you. Whatever your choice is, always remember that a career, no matter how successful it is, should never take you away from the things you love.
