a coaching session? Its not like visiting a counsellor, a life coach just focus's on your aims and goals and helps you achieve your true potential. We also aid in you making the right decisions and following them through. whats that worth?
2006-12-29 08:50:20 · 11 answers · asked by janet h 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Not being funny, and all credit for the studying - BUT its a bit sad that people are prepared to pay for something that friends or family can say or they can work out on their own. Be prepared to deal with some very vain people. I don't mean to cause offence, its just a sign of the times I guess.
2006-12-29 08:55:58 · answer #1 · answered by First Ascent 4 Thistle 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Firstly congragulations!
I thought about this once & thought, I couldn't afford it & how do I choose one as there are so many people doing it. Would you consider giving a free 15 minute first consultation so 1.people can see if they like your style 2.if it's actually what it is they need?
Actually I'm still not sure what a life coach does.I heard someone was doing it & they were constantly in touch with them along the way about life in general (eg. I can't stick to my yoga practice).
Otherwise, if my goal is (example) to become a musician, how could a life coach help me? Other than first you need to go to college at first stage?( I don't mean to be sarcastic or negative, I'm just not sure how they would help.) If they would really direct me in which avenues to take, what to do etc I'd pay around £30 ph but I've heard alot of high achievers consult life coaches so they'd pay more money. But only you can judge how much you're worth.
Also can you advise people how may sessions they need?
I'm sure you would do well as it's a very needed trade at this time, as with any job if you have love, thinking of the spirit your work creates, money comes second.
2006-12-29 20:05:53 · answer #2 · answered by glgl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would seem to me that the only people who may have a use for a life coach (no offense intended) might be people with developmental disabilities or else troubled teenagers who would benefit from a little structure or direction.
I think, for the most part, people are generally quite capable of focusing on their own aims and goals and achieving what they want. I think people are generally quite capable of making their own right decisions and following through.
With all due respect, I could probably help YOU focus on YOUR aims and goals and achieve YOUR true potential. For example, I would recommend that you find a mental health facility or school or shelter that has people who may be in the market for someone else's ideas and see if you can offer services at such places, maybe on a part-time basis.
I can't really see a market for your services among non-mentally-challenged people or non-troubled/misguided teens. Maybe some young, unwed, parents would be interested in the service you hope to provide. Good luck. I'm sure if whatever school you went to didn't think there was a market for such services they wouldn't have offered their two-year program. Hope you find your niche.
(You know, to me, your mere two years of education in this area indicates you haven't reached your own potential at this point - just a thought.)
2006-12-29 17:20:20 · answer #3 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did they not 'coach' you on presentation or Marketing yourself whilst in school??? I would think a life coach would have to have all their 'ducks in a row' in order to start working regularly. That said, I have a friend that had a 'life coach' (something I questioned) and this person assisted him with organization at work and in the home, and much more. She was paid about $60.00 per hour and this was several years ago. Personally, I don't need a life coach, because I am personally organized, methodical, together and on top of my personal life issues. I do know several people that I can think of off the top of my head that could totally use a life coach, personal assistant and much more.
2006-12-29 17:03:29 · answer #4 · answered by La_Liona 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How much experience have you had as a trainee? I'm not paying for someone who hasn't had practical experience first. For example, I am training as a counsellor, I've been training for four years and need to get 100 hours experience before I will get paid anything.
2006-12-29 17:56:19 · answer #5 · answered by Jude 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a service I would utilize, although interesting concept.
The worth is proportionate to one's income. Do it on a sliding scale and a % of the potential achieved, if career/income based. Value paid for value received.
Curious about what makes you competent/qualified?.
Are you licensed? LCSW? MFT? Have liability insurance?
2006-12-29 16:56:46 · answer #6 · answered by pops 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you would have to explain to me why you are so special that you get to coach me. What have you accomplished? Are you a millionaire? If you are then I might listen to you. Or are you a genius in quantum physics? then I will listen. But would'nt pay you anything, good luck though.
2006-12-29 16:55:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
not the thing for me, but if it were and i had the cash then i'd pay probably £20 - £30 per hour
2006-12-29 16:52:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would expect to pay nothing less than your worth.
What are you worth?
Sparky x
2006-12-29 17:03:22 · answer #9 · answered by bigcitygirl_uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you need to practice. So do me pro bono.
2006-12-29 16:52:40 · answer #10 · answered by Immortal Cordova 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋