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What should I look for in a Life Coach?

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Katymac · 07/06/2006 11:45

I'm thinking this could be a possibility to help focus my future.

What should I look out for and are their any qualifications I should expect?

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Katymac · 07/06/2006 22:03

bump

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moondog · 07/06/2006 22:04

KM,save your money.
It's a load of old cobblers.

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Katymac · 07/06/2006 22:06

Really?
Why?

I am getting a bit desperate

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FrannyandZooey · 07/06/2006 22:07

Katy, if you do decide to go ahead, my sister is a life coach, I could put you in touch with her if you are convinced it is the right thing for you.

mazzystar · 07/06/2006 22:09

i got a freebie set of six sessions off a mumsnetter setting up a business. enormously helpful

sorry you're so hacked off katy.

moondog · 07/06/2006 22:10

Apart from F&Z's sister of course who is brilliant....Blush

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Katymac · 07/06/2006 22:11

Well there is a lady locally - who hasn't promised solutions just different ways of looking at things - it seems a way to go

I've been talking to business consultants who all say "become a consultant" but seem to miss the fact that I want to do not tell other people how to do

I'm so despondant...almost bordering on depression

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mazzystar · 07/06/2006 22:31

She sounds sensible. I found the whole thing quite challenging, but it definitely helped me to stir myself out of self-imposed inertia (not that it sounds like that is your problem at all).

expatinscotland · 07/06/2006 22:33

gimme a fiver. i'll set you straight.

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Katymac · 07/06/2006 22:34

I think there is some inertia

I really don't know what I want to do & I'm struggling getting past that (I think)

I did Springboard 3 yrs ago (which got me where I am now)

I need a "springboard" type thing to maybe push me somewhere else? Maybe?

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Katymac · 07/06/2006 22:34

Expat - seriously if you can sort me out I'll give you way more than a fiver Grin

Any suggestions how to move forward?

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katiebl · 07/06/2006 22:37

I got on brilliantly with a life coach (prezzie from my mum). I think the most important thing is to find someone who you feel comfortable with. Quite a lot do a free introductary session (like for 30 mins or so ).

FrannyandZooey · 07/06/2006 22:44

Moondog - no need to blush :)

I am not sure about the whole shebang either (don't personally know enough about it) - but if Katy is set on it, I know my sister is at least an honest person who will do her very best to help, and not some shyster.

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Katymac · 07/06/2006 22:44

So some people think good and some bad

Hmmm - maybe worth a try

Oh I don't know - I'm such a wuss atm

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Katymac · 07/06/2006 22:46

Thanks F&Z - can she do it on the phone or by email ?

As I'm sure we are miles apart.......

I certainly need something (if only a kick up the bum)

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FrannyandZooey · 07/06/2006 22:47

I am pretty sure she does phone ones. Not email, I don't think.

She's in Sussex if by chance that happened to be near you. I can CAT you with details of her website if you like?

Northerner · 07/06/2006 22:49

I think it's a load of old cobblers too.

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Katymac · 07/06/2006 22:49

Norfolk..........a bit away - thans for the offer tho' if you email me the website - this local lady & I might not get on

It's all so complicated

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Katymac · 07/06/2006 22:52

OK you sceptics - what would you do in my position

I run a very successful business - but my presence is no longer required on a day to day basis

My DD is 8 and still needs a fair amount of contact (ie drop off or pick up each day so no F?T)

I have an income coming in - so I could retrain

I am ....well, bored atm and need a challenge

I have absolutly no idea what I should do/start/try next- a business/course/job?? What??

Help me (piteous whine)

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mazzystar · 07/06/2006 22:54

have you already got a degree (or two?)

what are you interested in?
what motivates you?

Northerner · 07/06/2006 22:55

A life coach would just ask what you want to do and set you tasks towards acheiving that goal. It's not rocket science and not worth the money.

They won't give you any answers.

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Katymac · 07/06/2006 22:57

I started a degree in Naval Architecture but dropped out after failing yr2 (not enough physics)Grin

I like food, dancing, reading, gardening, diy/decorating, green issues

I like playing with numbers (spreadsheets)

I don't want to be bored/in the way at my current business/frustrated & I'd quite like to earn a bit of money - but that could be eventually

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Katymac · 07/06/2006 22:58

Springboard was fantastic for me and really started the whole thing off

I see a life coach as an individual "springboard" - but I could be wrong

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EmmyLou · 07/06/2006 23:27

What's Springboard? Sorry to be ignorant AND jumping on to your thread but I am curious (and if truth be told - a teensy bit bored after 10 years SAHM)

KatieB · 07/06/2006 23:55

I went to see a lifecoach two years ago and, despite being initially sceptical (as well as slightly unnerved by the cost), found it enormously helpful.

As with all these things, I guess it depends on who they are. Personally, I'd look for a woman who'd had kids and was working again and therefore had some inkling of the sort of issues you might face in terms of juggling work/motherhood/the need for a challenge/intellectual stimulation.

You shouldn't have to commit to a load of sessions - I went for about three. If you're in/near London, I'd recommend \link{http://sallyannlaw-lifecoach.co.uk\Sally Ann Law}.

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