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How can two simple words be so difficult to say? For many people, saying I’m sorry is a challenge. It can be hard for people to admit when they’ve made a mistake. Instead, they find it easier to maintain a stubborn attitude or shift the blame to another person. Even in positive, strong relationships, there will be arguments from time …
A question we often get from those who are considering our life or spiritual coach training programs is: Do I have to start my own business as a coach? While many of our graduates go on to build successful coaching practices, many others find the tools and techniques that they’ve learned are valuable inside their current professional circumstances. Lawyers, business …
Are you near retirement age? Are you looking forward to sitting back with a daiquiri on a sandy beach? Or, are you wondering what to do with the next chapter in your life? For some people, retirement is a time to focus more on family, travel and hobbies. It’s a time to enjoy the freedom of doing what they want …
Maybe you have thought about a career as a life coach for years, but were afraid to leave your secure, corporate job. While the cubicle life wasn’t for you, the financial security made you feel safe. If you’ve been getting the itch to become a life coach and have finally decided to scratch it, you’re probably wondering how much you …
What is my purpose? What am I meant to do?Is there a career for me that will allow me to express my passions? These are the questions that I had been asking myself my whole life. I have loved singing since I was a young child, but didn’t want to go to school for music because I was afraid I would, …
No matter how hard you try, you cannot avoid change. Life is full of change. Things are constantly shifting, growing and withdrawing. As humans, we are adept at handling change. After all, we have been experiencing it every day since the time we were born. Usually, we don’t even notice the changes around us. Small things like the change in …
Good communication skills are the key to any successful relationship. From your spouse or children to your boss or your coaching clients, communication skills will help you build connection and ultimately better understand each other. And with better understanding, both parties can feel positive about the relationship. Being a good communicator might come naturally to some people, but not to …
Are you thinking about becoming a life coach? Are you a practicing life coach who’s looking to specialize in a particular niche? Are you wondering what trends we will see in the coaching industry this year? At Life Purpose Institute, we are constantly studying the trends to identify where the industry is moving and how we can best support new …
Life coaching is a growing career field that offers variety, flexibility and a level of satisfaction that is hard to find in many jobs. If you are in the beginning stages of planning your coaching career, you are probably considering which certification program to choose. While there are a number of options available, each program will have its own advantages …
As a life coach, you probably feel pretty confident as to why you chose this career path. You love the satisfaction of helping others, the flexibility of working where you want and the ability to choose who you want to work with. But, have you considered why your clients choose to hire a life coach? By considering why people hire …