By Christina Cordle
May 13, 2012
It is utterly true that no man is an island. No person would be able to surmount all the tumults in life without having to lean on others. In any other way, if you tend to assume everything on your own there is a tendency that you break down. Life itself is an arduous pursuit. We need others' helping hands so as we can stand strong amidst all the storms in life.
We are not alone. There are other people who can lend a hand to us and help us get through difficult and even the not so difficult circumstances in life. Hail to all the life coaches because they are our partners in surmounting critical situations. This may sound new to some people and others may not have a concrete idea of what life coaching is.
Life Coaching Defined
It is basically playing the role of a mentor for other people. Just like a …show more content…
He doesn't really need to solve the problem on behalf of the client but instead, he helps the clients weave answers to his problems. What's great about this profession is that anybody can be one although there are really specific professions which are more apt on being a coach such as that of a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Nonetheless, any ordinary individual can practice this profession.
Character and Qualities of a Life Coach
You may question what qualities a person need to have in order to be a real life coach. There may be several values and attitudes that a person needs to possess for him to effectively perform his duties.
Open Mindedness
One would be that of being an open-minded person. He should be willing to accept the viewpoints of his clients and acknowledge him for that. A good coach is also a person who can talk with people from different walks of life. He should be someone who can effectively talk no matter what the level of his client