9 Life-Changing Benefits of Hiring a Life Coach

What is a life coach and do you need one? In this post, I’m sharing what a life coach is and the 9 benefits of hiring one.

Have you ever felt stuck or frustrated with where you're at in life? Or you’ve wanted to make a change but have no idea where to start or how to make it happen?

If so, you may well benefit from hiring a coach.

Let me just start by sharing that most of my biggest leaps and changes in my life have come from working with a coach. I mean, even Tony Robbins, Oprah Winfrey & Brene Brown work with coaches, so there's got to be something to this, right?

What is a life coach?

Simply put, the purpose of a life coach is to help you create a life that fulfills you. If you're struggling to decide what you want out of life or wondering what your purpose and passion is, a life coach can help you get clear on these things and create a plan to achieve them.

If you are looking for more balance, more happiness and more satisfaction in your life, a coach can help you to work on your mindset, as well as the mental roadblocks that are preventing you from moving forward and having those things that you want more of in your life.

A good coach will help you to identify the areas that are holding you back, push past your limiting beliefs and excuses and help you to set and accomplish your goals, whilst holding you accountable along the way.

I truly don't think I would have left my corporate job and moved to Bali at 57 years old to chase my dreams had I not had my coach to keep me focused on my goals and hold me accountable. Whew!
So, why should you hire a coach?

Benefit #1. You get to finally decide what you want.

Life coaches are great at helping you gain clarity and actually choosing what you want for your life–even if you don't know what it is yet. You’ll get to design your ideal life so that you feel happy and your life has meaning and purpose. We all go through many life stages and transitions and it can be hard to know which path to take.

Benefit #2. Your life becomes more balanced.

We all tend to focus on certain parts of our lives more than others. (e.g. family, career, relationships) A coach will help you to give adequate attention to all areas of your life so that you feel more balanced, satisfied and fulfilled.

Benefit #3. You will stretch yourself.

Life is about learning and applying those new skills and insights into your life so that you can achieve better results. A coach will help you step out of your comfort zone and try new things that you might not be pushing yourself to do.

Benefit #4. You’ll push past your challenges and overcome what’s holding you back.
Dealing with challenges, fears and limiting beliefs can be intimidating and sometimes you don't even know what's stopping you from moving forward. Having an expert in your corner to help you get unstuck and create new healthy beliefs that support your dreams and goals is a game changer.

Benefit #5. You’ll solve challenges you didn't even realize you had.

Typically coaches are hired for a specific reason (e.g. career change, life transitions, finding more happiness, relationship challenges) But

through the process of coaching, you’ll most likely discover other issues that are just as important too. There’s no place to hide with a good coach!

Benefit #6. You’ll get an unbiased opinion.

Sometimes those closest to us know us a little too well. A life coach can give us an unbiased, new perspective to think about. Plus, it's often easier to be more open to hearing things we might not necessarily want to hear from an outsider instead of from those who are closest to us! There’s also the very important confidentiality factor and knowing that everything we talk about to our coach is completely private.

Benefit #7. You’ll be held accountable.

It’s easy to quit when no one knows you’ve even started, and you can always tell yourself you start again tomorrow. A coach on the other hand will make sure you follow through and stay in integrity with your word. Most of us don't want to let others down or be ‘in trouble’!

Benefit #8. You’ll raise your standards.

Many of the challenges you've faced so far are likely a result of your standards being too low. You may have far outgrown your career, relationships or dreams and settled for a life that no longer feels meaningful to you. A coach will help you with a new sense of self awareness and strengthen your boundaries.

Benefit #9. You’ll have someone that is just as excited by your success as you are!
Have you ever done something that fills you with pride, only to find out that your family, friends or significant other seem less than impressed or possibly even fearful about your growth and changes? Your life coach will be your cheerleader. Having someone cheer you on will keep you motivated to accomplish your dreams!

So, do you need a life coach?

In short, yes! Everyone can benefit from hiring a coach at certain times in their life. After all, we all have things in our life we’re not happy with and want to change. It’s totally normal! And it’s ok to admit you could use an expert on your team to make those next big strides. Hiring a coach might be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made. And thanks to technology it's never been easier. You don't even have to leave your house.

Want to know more about hiring a life coach?

If you’d like to know more about how a life coach can help you, why not apply for a FREE discovery call HERE. Let me help you get unstuck and create a fulfilling and meaningful life!

I offer one on one coaching, purchase 1 session at a time and schedule as needed. Your pace. Your budget. Your amazing life.

Xo Cheryl