{"id":61283,"date":"2022-04-25T22:50:49","date_gmt":"2022-04-25T14:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/?p=61283"},"modified":"2025-02-10T15:44:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T07:44:49","slug":"life-coaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/life-coaching\/","title":{"rendered":"Life coaching with Ajit: A go-to guide on what you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life is like a football game\u2014what you get out of it all depends on how you play. And like playing football, it helps to improve <em>how<\/em> you play the game when you have a coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is where life coaching comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This aspect of the coaching game can help people improve their lives on so many levels and in so many different areas of life. And with the whistle blown and the crowds cheering, it\u2019s time to start your game as a life coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-life-coaching\">What is life coaching?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The basis of life <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/16-personalities-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coaching<\/a> services is to help clients clarify goals, identify obstacles, and design a plan to overcome them in order to reach those goals. It\u2019s much like how a sports coach helps an athlete set their target, improve their techniques, and set a strategy to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life coaching is one of the most booming industries right now. And rightfully so\u2014here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/app\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FINAL_ICF_GCS2020_ExecutiveSummary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stats<\/a> to support it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Globally, there were approximately 71,000 coach practitioners in 2019, an increase of 33% from 2015. In North America alone, there were 23,300 coaching practitioners as of 2020.&nbsp; And it\u2019s estimated that the number will only increase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When it comes to revenue, 2019 saw a global total of approximately $2.5 billion, which is a 21% increase from 2015.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Life coaching, specifically, is a $1 billion industry in the United States.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>We all need a little bit more support\u2014with the times that we\u2019ve had and the times that are coming\u2014from somebody who can really help us navigate life,<\/em>\u201d says <strong>Ajit<\/strong>, the co-founder of Mindvalley Coach (formerly known as Evercoach by Mindvalley). \u201c<em>Life coaches come in handy.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-life-coaching\">Types of life coaching<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life is all-encompassing and there are various areas in which coaches can find their niche. For example, there can be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Career coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive or leadership coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relationship or divorce coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family life coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/health-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health and wellness coaching<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spirituality coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Men or women\u2019s coaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Literally, it can be in any aspect of life\u2026 You name it; there\u2019s a coach for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-there-a-difference-between-a-life-coach-and-a-therapist\">Is there a difference between a life coach and a therapist?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s often confusion when it comes to life coaching and therapy. They\u2019re both very similar in that they aim to help their clients find a better, greater version of themselves so they get to fully enjoy the experience of life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, there are a number of differences between the two:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Life Coach<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Therapist<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Focus is mainly on the present and future.<\/td><td>Focus is mainly on the past.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Explores what the client wants by shifting habits and behaviors.<\/td><td>Explores what the client wants to fix by focusing on shifting perceptions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tries to answer the <em>how.<\/em><\/td><td>Tries to answer the <em>why<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coach and client are partners.<\/td><td>Therapist is the expert.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engagement with the client is shorter, like a few months.<\/td><td>Engagement with the client is longer, sometimes spanning out for years.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With that being said, <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/coaching-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coaching techniques<\/a> and those used by therapists can overlap. But one thing is for sure: a therapist needs a degree, while a coach doesn&#8217;t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s imperative for coaches to identify what the client is looking for. And if that want is outside the scope of what the coach can do, they must refer them to a therapist or specialist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-a-life-coach-do\">What does a life coach do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The job of a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/how-to-become-a-life-coach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">life coach<\/a> is to help create a more beautiful future for their clients, according to Ajit. They do so by asking powerful questions to help their clients paint a vision of their future and what they could be. Then, they\u2019ll help in different areas of their clients\u2019 lives to create progress towards that vision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trick lies in the powerful questions, which can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are some of the key areas of your life that you\u2019re really focused on right now? Or that you would like to focus on?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What stops you from being able to create the outcomes that you want to create in the different areas of your life?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What does it mean to you to achieve&nbsp;this goal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What would happen if you don&#8217;t achieve it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What&#8217;s the smallest step you can take today to get closer to your goal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you need to achieve this goal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you think about the goal, what feelings does it stimulate?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What needs does it meet?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>[Life coaches] are focused towards creating a new reality based on priorities of the client,<\/em>\u201d Ajit explains. \u201c<em>There might be behaviors, there might be habits, there might be emotional responses to things that we have to still work on and kind of tackle one at a time. But the focus really lies on the vision.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-life-coaching-a-good-career\">Is life coaching a good career?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/life-coach-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Being a life coach<\/a> is incredibly versatile. You can choose it as your primary career, helping your clients focus their attention on their desired goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, you can do life coaching&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/side-hustle-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">side hustle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Within the ecosystem of your job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Within your work environment as an entrepreneur<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/group-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coach groups<\/a> or workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To have a better relationship with others<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good by-product of learning life coaching is that you\u2019ll have the ability to self-coach. This is the ability to be attuned to your inner voice\u2014to hear it, listen to it, and trust it. And learning <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/self-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-coaching<\/a> can make your coaching experience with your clients much more powerful and impactful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c<em>Life coaching is a study of human psychology, human biology, human spirituality, and human habit creation,<\/em>\u201d Ajit explains. \u201c<em>Because of that, it is an extremely powerful skill that can be used for good, and like any great skill can be used for bad.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you need a bit of convincing, here are what some current life coaches (specifically those who have gone through Mindvalley\u2019s <em>Certified Life Coaching<\/em> program) are saying about this field:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I feel I found the way, tools, and path to follow my heart to finally achieve my purpose in life.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.mindvalley.com\/show\/mindvalley-certified-life-coach\/i-feel-i-found-the-way-tools-and-path-to-follow-my-heart-to-finally-achieve-my-purpose-in-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maria Paula Gutierrez Vega<\/a>, business administrator; London, United Kingdom<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I became much more productive, procrastinated much less, even finally created my website.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.mindvalley.com\/show\/mindvalley-certified-life-coach\/i-feel-powerful-to-finally-take-a-step-and-start-doing-what-i-really-want-to-do-coaching-people-in-my-country-and-region\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Katharina Wegmann<\/a>, life coach; Sankt Augustin, Germany<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is going to be an incredible tool and resource for the community I am building.<\/p>\n<cite>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/stories.mindvalley.com\/show\/mindvalley-certified-life-coach\/this-is-going-to-be-an-incredible-tool-and-resource-for-the-community-i-am-building\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patrick Farrell<\/a>, president\/CEO; Miami, United States<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much do life coaches charge?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life coaches get paid pretty well, especially those who go down the path of starting a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/build-a-coaching-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coaching business<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though the cost and length vary from one coach to another (as well as one situation to another), the average cost in the United States is roughly US$150 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And according to the International Coaching Federation\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/coachingfederation.org\/app\/uploads\/2020\/09\/FINAL_ICF_GCS2020_ExecutiveSummary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2020 Global Coaching Study<\/a>, the annual income is in the ballpark of US$62,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s pretty decent, if we do say so ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzsEPmSst5e\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzsEPmSst5e\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Ajit Nawalkha (@realcoachajit)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-start-a-life-coaching-business\">How to start a life coaching business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re coaching full-time or on the side, here are seven steps on how to start a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/wheel-of-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">life coaching business:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Define your &#8220;why&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify your niche<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Define your audience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craft your offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create your clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a personal brand<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cultivate a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/growth-mindset\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">growth mindset<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life coaching is a calling. And starting a business with it gives you the opportunity to take your passion for helping others and make it into a profitable career. So let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-define-your-why\">1. Define your &#8220;why&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to coaching, what is your &#8220;why&#8221;? This is such an important question to ask yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you\u2019re able to identify and define your &#8220;why,&#8221; you\u2019ll gain clarity on where you\u2019re going, what matters to you in your coaching, and what decisions are aligned with your vision. Plus, anytime you hit those unmotivated moments, your &#8220;why&#8221; will help you push through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several ways to find it out. But the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/how-to-get-what-you-want\/#:~:text=The%20%E2%80%985%20Whys%E2%80%99%20technique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Whys Technique<\/a> is quite a simple, yet powerful one to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-identify-your-niche\">2. Identify your niche<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life has so many aspects to it. So the chances of a niche being overcrowded are more likely to be next to none.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But how do you figure out your niche? 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Define your audience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you\u2019ve settled on your niche, it\u2019s time to get to know your ideal clients. The question is: who are they exactly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are the person who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Needs your expertise to help them navigate through their fears, struggles, and doubts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wants to work with you (as you with them) to get through the obstacles towards the end zone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the niche example of you as a stepmother, your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/4-tips-to-create-engaging-content-that-attract-your-ideal-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ideal clients<\/a> would perhaps be women who are also stepmothers. As their coach, you can help them through the ups and downs of their stepmotherhood journey.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you may not resonate with <em>all<\/em> stepmothers, so this is where <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/the-power-of-visualization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the power of visualization<\/a> can really help. Let\u2019s try this exercise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Close your eyes and imagine the type of client you\u2019d love to work with. 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Craft your offers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Defining your coaching offers includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outcome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting up a framework will help you with time management, pricing strategies, tweaking your content, and maintaining a work-life balance. This also lowers the chance of burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-create-your-clients\">5. Create your clients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to creating your clients, there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all. Some are more comfortable with the word-of-mouth approach while others turn to social media. Each coach has a unique offering, so a different strategy to reach out to clients is called for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need some ideas to get the ball rolling, here are a few tried-and-tested:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/M_J70dhCQNI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">content on social media<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to networking events or speak at workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for opportunities to pitch yourself, like at events or social gatherings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The secret sauce here is <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/what-is-confidence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">confidence<\/a>. As the saying goes, \u201c<em>There is nothing more attractive than confidence, once you see your own beauty, so will everyone else.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-build-a-personal-brand\">6. Build a personal brand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is the brand \u2018you\u2019? Why should clients be interested in you? What do you stand for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/personal-branding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">personal brand<\/a> will help you differentiate yourself from your competitors. It\u2019s about congruence\u2014the consistency of your tone, messaging, content, voice, and overall image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A few ways you can build your personal brand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a website or a social media presence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build a tribe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t be afraid to reinvent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And because this is your business, <em>you<\/em> are the brand. 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