How to Find the Right Life Coach

You have made the decision to work with a life coach. Congratulations! Making the leap to invest in working with a coach can be scary and exciting all at the same time. We understand that it can be a big decision to make. The cost, the time, the work – all factors that make many people turn away from coaching and put off getting the help they need to reach their goals. 

If you are considering a new path in life, your career or advancement in your business then finding the right Certified Coach that best fits your needs will advance your results at a whole new pace. It is well worth the time spent to find a coach that specializes in the results you are looking for. Here is a guide to making sure you have done your own due diligence to research your options.

How do you know which life coach will work best for you?

Consider if a Life Coach is what you ultimately need

Often confused with other related therapies, Life coaching specifically helps you organize your thoughts, gain clarity, direction and form an action plan toward the very results you would love to create. Imagine having a partner in your corner helping you reach the checkmarks in life you have failed to do on your own. Life coaching is very specific, and there are many differences between coaching and mentorships, therapy, and other types of counseling.

We say at Bonfire that therapy is great for looking into your past and healing traumas and life coaching is perfect for taking inventory of the good in your life now and advancing with confidence into your future.

Life Coaches should be certified and trained

Because coaching is based on scientific research, well-trained coaches usually follow some sort of model within their coaching methods. To learn the proper coaching techniques, coaches should have an in-depth knowledge of their industry and follow the appropriate steps to become a certified life coach.

At Bonfire Coaching, in addition to their well-earned Bonfire Coaching certification, our coaches come with advanced backgrounds in industry, business and in life. Our proprietary methods and strategies are the secret sauce to the effortless flow our clients experience in achieving their goals and reaching never before experienced levels of wealth, health and happiness.  

The coaches background and experience

How you grow, who you surround yourself with and the stretch you commit to are all very important in your life overall. Knowing that your coach has exposure, experience and connection to your goals, dreams and desires is very important.

Interview your coach to learn more about them. Do you share the same core values? What goals does your coach have for their life?

Consider the coaches methodologies and technique

To ensure you have the most successful outcome with your coach, you want to know what methodologies and techniques they use and the approach they will use to get the results.

Bonfire Coaching leads in a comprehensive system that produces measurable results.

Our Bonfire Coaches use the methods designed by Master Coach Tina Marie St.Cyr. The critical components of this system are unlike any other coaching program you will find. Through a series of precise assessments, we develop a coaching program based on your personal assessments, learning style, energy orientation, and how you best create sustained progress in your life.

Determine what your budget is

We encourage our clients to push through the discussion of money as a factor for deciding which coach to work with. Once you decide to work with a coach, becoming creative in how to afford the partnership with a certified coach can be very empowering, especially if money fears and concerns have been keeping you stuck. It has been proven that, once we say YES, the money will show up. And at the same time, we also understand that cost can be an important factor when deciding who to partner with as a life coach. Coaches have a wide range of prices based on their levels of experience, network and history of helping clients reach true results. Remember, cost does not necessarily determine quality, and you do get what you pay for.

Life coaching packages can run between $500 and $850 a month whereas career and business coaching, which ultimately will impact your own earn ability, can range from $750 and up per month.  

Determine if your schedules work together

It is best if your coach's availability is convenient and works well with your schedule. Discover how available your coach will be to you in the next coming months. What other commitments do they have that could get in the way of their accessibility to you? 

Ask them about their "coaching style"

Life coaches have different styles based on their personality and training methods. Some coaches are more organized, and others can be a bit more free-flowing. Some tend to be more on the caring and warm side, and others can be more confronting and challenging. It really depends on what you're looking for and what best fits your personality type.

Seek out a free consultation

Most coaches offer a free consultation to see if the two of you will be a good fit for one another. Consider how you feel with them and your interactions. Do you feel comfortable with them? You want to make sure you feel like you are in a safe environment. If you don't feel safe and comfortable with the coach, chances are you won't be a good fit for one another in the long term. Explore your options and seek out the perfect fit because that person will be influential in your life and in your being able to reach your long-term goals.

Follow Your Gut

Ultimately you want to follow your gut! If you leave a consultation feeling positive about your future and comfortable sharing your biggest vulnerabilities, that person might be the right coach for you. Remember, the coach-client relationship may be up to a year or more in length, so you want to choose someone you can really trust. 

Life coaching can open up brand new possibilities for people who are struggling to make gains in their personal and professional lives. From relationships and finances to health and spirituality, coaches can be valuable partners in helping you achieve your goals. 

Schedule a complimentary 30-minute Discovery Session with a Bonfire Coach to connect with your next best self and learn about our proprietary method to help you reach results. HERE.