Life Coaching A Complete Guide

Become a certified life coach & grow your life coaching business! Done-for-you forms, tools, processes & best practices

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.6

- Feel confident in your ability to get your clients real results.
- Feel credible and prepared.
- Structure your coaching business
- including packages
- sessions and your ideal coaching niche.

What you'll learn

Feel confident in your ability to get your clients real results.
Feel credible and prepared.
Structure your coaching business
including packages
sessions and your ideal coaching niche.
Utilize proven life coaching best practices including step-by-step processes and powerful tools.
Polish your communication techniques so that you can listen to and question your clients to success.
Learn neuro linguistic programming (NLP) techniques.
Know how to set expectations
maintain boundaries
and overcome your own fears.
Use professional done-for-you forms and templates that take the guesswork out of coaching.
Work with your clients to set achievable goals and action plans and hold them accountable to follow through.
Develop your emotional intelligence and a growth mindset.
Help your clients develop awareness and mindfulness.
Help your clients empower their thinking and self-talk.
Help your clients take back their power over negative emotions.
Help your clients eliminate limiting beliefs and stop holding themselves back.
Help your clients make hard decisions and take actions they've been putting off.
Help your clients overcome fear of change
failure and risk.
Help your clients live a life of passion and purpose.
Create a thriving life coaching business.
Discover your ideal life coaching niche and design your life coaching package.
Learn secrets to attracting clients and marketing your life coaching business.

* Requirements

* A desire to become a life coach and learn powerful techniques and tools for helping others.

Description

  • Feel confident in your ability to get your clients real results.
  • Feel credible and prepared.
  • Structure your coaching business, including packages, sessions and your ideal coaching niche.
  • Utilize proven life coaching best practices including step-by-step processes and powerful tools.
  • Polish your communication techniques so that you can listen to and question your clients to success.
  • Learn neuro linguistic programming (NLP) techniques.
  • Know how to set expectations, maintain boundaries, and overcome your own fears.
  • Use professional done-for-you forms and templates that take the guesswork out of coaching.
  • Work with your clients to set achievable goals and action plans and hold them accountable to follow through.
  • Develop your emotional intelligence and a growth mindset.
  • Help your clients develop awareness and mindfulness.
  • Help your clients empower their thinking and self-talk.
  • Help your clients take back their power over negative emotions.
  • Help your clients eliminate limiting beliefs and stop holding themselves back.
  • Help your clients make hard decisions and take actions they've been putting off.
  • Help your clients overcome fear of change, failure and risk.
  • Help your clients live a life of passion and purpose.
  • Create a thriving life coaching business.
  • Discover your ideal life coaching niche and design your life coaching package.
  • Learn secrets to attracting clients and marketing your life coaching business.

Course content

21 sections • 118 lectures

Welcome and Introduction Preview 04:25

Welcome to the program! Get insight about what to expect throughout the course.

FULL WORKBOOK (ADA Accessible) Preview 00:03

All Course Documents in One Handy Place Preview 00:08

What is a Life Coach and Why Do People Need One? Preview 06:30

Gain clarity about what life coaching is and isn't, including why clients hire life coaches and what your role is as a coach.

Life Coaching Industry Synopsis (It's a Great Time to Be a Coach!) Preview 06:00

Explore industry data, trends and insights! It's a great time to be a coach. The industry barely existed 30 years ago, and today there are over 40,000 coaches, it's a $2+ billion a year industry, and the National Post states that it's the 2nd fastest growing professional industry in the world.

The Truth About Life Coach Qualifications (Accreditation and Certification) Preview 05:40

What are the requirements, skills and qualifications needed to coach? Find out.

What Does it Take to Be a Successful Life Coach? (4 Keys: A Roadmap to Success) Preview 13:32

Life Coaching vs Therapy (Terminology, Boundaries and Qualifications) Preview 09:33

Life coaching shares similarities with therapy and consulting, but there are very important differences that must be understood to be an effective, and safe, coach.

Life Coaching, Consulting and the Niche Coaching Hybrid) Preview 04:28

NLP and Coaching Presuppositions Preview 05:57

Presuppositions are assumptions we make about other people and life that greatly impact our perspective of our clients and how we coach. The presuppositions we discuss are foundations in NLP, as well as a powerful mental framework for life coaching.

How to Take This Course Preview 05:36

REQUIRED: Agreement, Disclaimer and Code of Ethics Preview 00:04

Important information about life coaching.

About the Master Life Coach Certification and CPD/CEU Credits Preview 00:55

ROADMAP FOR BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL LIFE COACHING BUSINESS... Preview 00:33

Questions, Resources and Meet the Instructors Preview 00:41

Biases Preview 06:37

Everyone has biases, and by acknowledging your own you are better able to choose clients that you can be neutral and non-judgmental about.

Empathy vs. Projection Preview 07:19

Empathy is a common and vital skill that life coaches have, but it can be challenging to keep your own beliefs and feelings out of it.

Helping vs. Dependency Preview 05:14

As a life coach you want to help in a supportive way and avoid creating dependency.

Boundaries Preview 06:35

It is vital to your success as a coach, as well as your enjoyment of it, to have clear and firm boundaries.

Overcoming Your Own Fears Preview 05:37

Build confidence and over the common fears life coaches have.

Getting in the Right State Preview 07:06

Getting yourself in the right state of mind before your coaching appointment will help you be much more effective.

Intake Process and Questionnaire Preview 02:14

Learn how to prepare for and structure your initial intake session.

General Session Outline Preview 02:59

Follow this outline for each coaching session and you know you'll be on track and productive.

Roles and Expectations Preview 06:05

It's important to clearly identify your roles, as coach and client, as well as the expectations and standards that you will hold the coaching relationship to.

Confidentiality Preview 05:24

Coach-client confidentiality is vitally important, just like it would be in any other professional relationship. Find out the standards and requirements.

Effective Setting Preview 06:22

The environment in which you coach can make the difference between effectiveness and distraction.

Active Listening Preview 04:06

Giving your client your full attention is not only polite, it's vital to your success as a coach. Find out how!

Reflective Listening (Paraphrasing) Preview 07:45

Explore the power of reflective listening, aka paraphrasing.

Empathetic Listening Preview 08:55

Empathetic listening goes beyond just listening and helps you connect at a deep level to your client by truly understanding their perspective.

Communication Blocks Preview 05:29

Avoid common ineffective communication habits, such as reassurance, preaching, patronizing and interrupting.

The Power of Questions Preview 04:48

Questions are the unconscious mind's most powerful tool!

Types of Coaching Questions Preview 11:43

Explore different types of questions, such as expanding and reflective, that can enhance your effectiveness as a coach, as well as other types of questions to avoid, such as leading questions and "why".

Additional Helpful Questions Preview 07:50

These questions will help your client focus, think creatively, decide on action, and explore possibilities

Probing Questions Preview 10:03

Probing questions help you dig deeper into the beliefs and assumptions behind what your client is saying.

COACH: Making Goals Achievable Preview 05:27

In this lecture we will introduce this section and go over the importance of and how to make goals achievable for your clients. 

Skills and Competency Development Preview 03:15

In this lecture we will go over developing competency in your clients and how that leads to true confidence to achieve goals. 

S.M.A.R.T. Goals Model Preview 12:52

Not all goals are created equal! Find out the criteria for achievable goals.

Setting Goals and Action Plans Preview 13:11

In this lecture we will give you a blue print to help clients create short and long term goals that result in actionable steps and create long term success. 

Having a Big Enough Reason Preview 08:09

COACH: Accountability Preview 04:06

In this lecture we will go over your role in accountability for your clients and strategies to help your clients develop personal accountability. 

Removing Cues and Triggers Preview 13:18

In this lecture we will go over the power of cues and triggers that influence our behaviors and how to remove those that hold our clients back. 

Creating a Reward System Preview 08:22

In this lecture we will give you strategies to developing a reward system for your clients. Developing a reward system is essential to helping clients stay motivated. 

Wheel of Life Preview 06:29

This activity helps both you and your clients evaluate, and see visually, what areas of your client's life have the strongest need for attention, as well as how the different aspects of his or her life affect each other.

The GROW Model Preview 07:58

The GROW Model of coaching gives you a roadmap to success!

The HEART Model Preview 05:00

Coach with HEART, another coaching model.

Brainstorming Preview 07:31

Brainstorming, done correctly, is a powerful tool for helping your clients explore options.

Power of Journaling Preview 04:36

Journaling is a powerful tool that can benefit your clients throughout the coaching process and beyond.

Forms and Templates Preview 00:17

Feel free to use and customize the sample questionnaires, agreement, and intake checklist and review the Code of Ethics.

COACH: NLP Techniques for Coaches Preview 04:24

In this lecture we will introduce how to use NLP  (neuro linguistic programming) as a coach. 

NLP: Re-Coding Your Emotional Memory Preview 09:05

NLP: Restructuring Your Feelings Preview 05:04

NLP Changing Your Negative Self Talk Preview 04:01

NLP Anchoring, Part 1 Preview 07:47

NLP Anchoring, Part 2 (Creating a Happy Anchor) Preview 09:14

COACH: What is Emotional Intelligence? Preview 04:50

Why Emotions are Contagious (Mirror Neurons) Preview 05:33

Identifying Emotions and Nonverbal Communication Preview 06:29

Establishing Rapport Preview 04:31

NLP Rapport: Voice Tonality and Words Preview 06:56

Learn additional strategies for developing rapport.

COACH: Why the Growth Mindset is the Core of Coaching Preview 11:51

Growing Your Brain & Neuroplasticity Preview 06:18

Developing a Growth Mindset Part 1: Awareness Preview 04:59

Developing a Growth Mindset Part 2: Perspective Preview 06:46

Developing a Growth Mindset Part 3: Action Preview 06:17

COACH: Developing Self-awareness (IMPORTANT!) Preview 06:23

Present Moment Awareness Preview 10:02

Present Moment Process (Mindfulness) Preview 11:51

Square Breathing Technique Preview 01:35

COACH: Helping Your Clients Become Aware of Thoughts Preview 02:38

Reframing Negative Situations Preview 07:01

Developing Awareness of Thoughts and Self-Talk, Part 1 Preview 05:07

Developing Awareness of Self-Talk, Part 2 Preview 10:12

Uncovering the Lies Preview 05:12

Eliminate Excuses (Say "No" to "But") Preview 17:00

COACH: Help You Clients Become Aware of Emotions Preview 01:48

Thoughts Create Emotions Preview 12:35

Momentum: Stopping It Early Preview 10:11

Situational vs Psychological Fear Preview 08:03

Accepting Your Emotions Preview 06:07

COACH: Helping Your Clients Become Aware of Beliefs Preview 01:34

Understanding Schemas Preview 04:34

Conditioned Beliefs Preview 09:29

Identifying Hidden Beliefs Preview 06:40

Questioning Beliefs Preview 10:19

Changing Beliefs (The Table Leg Method) Preview 12:51

COACH: Helping Your Clients Make Decisions and Move Forward Preview 01:20

Overcoming Indecision Part 1: Autopilot and Being Stuck Preview 06:55

Overcoming Indecision Part 2: Irrevocable Choices Preview 06:25

Overcoming Inaction with the 5-Second Rule and the Pain/Pleasure Principle Preview 08:48

Exposure Techniques for Overcoming Fear and Resistance Preview 05:13

COACH: Helping Your Clients through Fear of Change, Failure or Risk Preview 02:06

Overcoming Fear of Change Preview 10:26

In this lecture we will go over how to overcome fear of change. Fear of change is one of the top reasons that people will self sabotage and create excuses for not moving forward.

The Change Resume Preview 04:19

Failure is a Good Thing! Preview 06:15

Understanding Risk and Brave Preview 03:15

Fear Setting Activity Preview 11:20

COACH: Helping Your Clients Find Their Passion and Purpose Preview 02:22

Why Purpose is More Powerful than Passion Preview 10:41

Discovering Passions and Interests Preview 05:10

COACH: Helping Your Clients Rewrite Their Stories Preview 02:40

Identifying Your Life Movie Script Preview 11:33

Rewriting Your Life Movie Script Preview 05:35

Making Life Changes that Reflect Your New Story Preview 15:09

In this lecture we will go over an activity to help your clients make changes that reflect their new story that they have created for themselves. 

Naming Your Coaching Business or Offer Preview 07:56

In this lecture we will give you essential insights to help you name your offering and your business so that it can be a client magnet. 

Structuring Your Coaching Preview 11:11

In this lecture we will help you structure your coaching package. 

Determining Your Value Preview 05:58

In this lecture we will help you determine your value of your offering and your coaching services. This is essential because it will help you express the value to your potential clients and this is what makes the difference weather they will hire your or not. 

Setting Your Price Preview 15:47

In this lecture we will help you set your price for your coaching practice. 

BONUS: Playing the Money Game Preview 11:44

Explore different ways to reach your monetary goals

What Is Your Coaching Niche? Preview 03:16

In this lecture, we will help you identify your niche. This is one of the most challenging things for most coaches but one of the most important things to do. 

Testing Your Coaching Niche Preview 08:36

In this lecture we will go over how to test your niche to understand if your niche can create viable business. 

Create a Magnet Message (Elevator Pitch) that Captures Your RESULTS (Gift) Preview 08:32

In this lecture we go over how to create your magnet message. This is essential to connecting to your tribe and gaining clients. 

Create a Coaching Package (Package Your Gift) Preview 03:36

In this lecture we will go over how to develop a coaching package. 

Packaging Your Recipe Preview 05:59

Identify the process you will teach or use

Why Group Coaching? Preview 07:12

Group coaching can truly transform your business. In this lecture we go over the power of group coaching to expand your business and give you both financial and  time freedom. 

Attract Clients (Marketing Your Coaching Business) Preview 05:35

In this lecture we go over the best ways to market yourself as a coach and how to attract clients to you. 

Wrap Up and What's Next Preview 02:25

How to Receive Your Official Certification Preview 00:49

Bonus: Additional Resources You Don't want to Miss Preview 05:51