Caitlin Faas returns to the show to talk about life coaching—what it is, how it works, how it helps, and common misconceptions.
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Show Notes
Here are some of the highlights from our conversation:
- How Caitlin went from tenured professor to life coach
- Objections to life coaching:
- Life coaching isn’t legit…
- If you think you need a life coach, what you really need is a therapist
- There’s nothing you can get from a life coach that you can’t get from a good friend
- Life coaches are just snake-oil salesman out to make a quick buck off of vulnerable people
- Life coaching is too “woo-woo” or new-agey
- How to find a life coach who’s a good fit for you
- How to know if you need a life coach or a therapist
- The dangers of using family and friends as your emotional support person
- Can you do coaching and therapy at the same time?
- How much does life coaching cost?
- How often will I meet with a life coach?
- What does a life coaching session look like?
- Where to find a life coach?
- Is there specific credentialing I should look for with a life coach?
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2 Comments
Add YoursVery nice overview. As a former physician assistant and lawyer, I’ve added clients and work as a Martha Beck trained life coach to my consulting business. The biggest challenge I have is not dipping into ‘consulting’ when coaching clients aren’t ready to do any personal development work and use coaching as a place to unload. Still finding the right balance. I’ve posted this to several sites for others to hear. Thanks for tackling the issue head on.
Love your diverse background – what an amazing set of skills you bring to your clients. And honoring our challenges helps us develop our skills even more!