So You Think You Need a Coach?

Coaching made its way on the scene in the late 1970s but truly became a distinct profession in the 1990s. In 2004, a time when the field of coaching was rising even more, a study by Harvard Business School found that many individuals and leaders started to budget for coaching services because they saw the value that coaching brought to their lives.

Coaching takes a holistic view of the individual: work, corporate values, personal needs and career development are made to work in synergy, not against one another.”

Today, coaches can be found embedded in the lives of many people who see the value in investing in their progress and goals. At one point in time, coaching services

What are three great reasons to hire a Coach?

1. Facing or Undergoing a Transition

Career changes, loss and grief, break ups and heartbreak, the start of a new business…. These are all examples of significant transitions in life that have a real impact on your life. Whenever a significant transition occurs in life, it can cause stress and uncertainty. Coaches help clients get through these significant transitions through support and guidance.

2. Taxing Emotions | You Feel Lost, Disconnected, or Confused

Everyone has, in one point in time, experienced a trying time that completely set them back mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Many times, this leads to physical set back as well.  Though a Coach is NOT a Therapist, a Coach can guide you through the healing process, through an objective lens.

3. Get on Track with Goals

Many people who decide to hire a Coach have an idea of where they want to be in life, and the ultimate end goal. It’s usually the space in between here and there that leaves people a little overwhelmed. A coach can help you clarify goals, and renew commitments to help you reach a new level of growth and self-development.

 All in all, there are many reasons to hire a Coach and the above don’t scratch the surface to the list of reasons why. Overall, Coaching helps you to identify road blocks, overcome challenges and recognize opportunities. Many times, people ask me why would I hire someone to help me do something I could o myself? I usually respond with a quote that I love: “You can’t see the picture, if you’re inside the frame.” Let that sink in.

Until next time…. Be great!