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When most people set out to find a life coach, they have no idea where to start.  They may have a general idea that they need a coach to help them get back on track, but their idea stops there.  They have no idea that there are many different kinds of coaches.  But effective coaching is all about discovering what works, and the very first thing you’ve got to do in order to begin a successful journey with any coach is identify the type of coach you need.

First it’s helpful to understand some of the most common types of coaches, and this list is by no means exhaustive:

• Business coaches – perfect for small business owners or anyone who wants to succeed in the business world.
• Sales coaches – will help you get your sales numbers up or improve your sales team as a whole.
• Career coaches – for those who are on the search for a new career or need guidance in their current career.
• Wellness coaches – devise exercise and nutrition plan and helps you learn how to make healthier choices.
• Team coaches – develop teams and help them learn how to work together better.
• Life coaches – helpful in general aspects of life.

As you can see, there are different kinds of coaches for different kinds of challenges, and this list certainly doesn’t even cover all of them.  In order to determine what type of coach you need, just start by making a list of all the issues you need to work on.  Often you will begin to see a pattern emerge.  Perhaps all of your issues are job-related, or maybe you’re simply a business owner looking for a better way to motivate your team.  Whatever the reason you have for seeking a life coach, this is the place it comes into play.  If there are many issues that seem to be spread across all facets of life, a general life coach may be the right choice.  If so, you should look for someone with a wide range of experience working on various problems with clients. 

Another aspect of finding the right type of coach involves coaching style.  Just as no two people face exactly the same challenges, no two coaches are the same.  Within each type of coaching, you will find wide variances in style.  The best thing you can do to figure out which type of coaching style will work best for you is to screen several coaches whose services fall within the category of coach you are looking for.  Ask for a free discovery session with two or three coaches you think you might be able to work with and go from there.  After meeting with a couple of coaches, it will become clear what type of coaching style you need in order to find success.

Effective coaching always starts with the right type of coach—someone who is both qualified to help you work on the specific issues you are facing and also whose style meshes with your personality.  The right coach is out there; find yours now!

Wishing all the Best,

FreelanceCoach Team

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