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Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What is life coaching, and how does it differ from counseling, consulting, and therapy?

Answer: Life coaching is a partnership focused on helping individuals achieve personal and professional goals through actionable strategies and mindset shifts. It differs from counseling, consulting, and therapy in key ways:

• Life Coaching: Focuses on the present and future, helping clients set and achieve specific goals, improve performance, and make positive life changes. Coaches work with clients to unlock potential, overcome obstacles, and sustain growth through guided action plans and accountability.

• Counseling: Often deals with past experiences and emotional healing. Counselors help individuals manage mental health challenges, emotional difficulties, and personal issues that may be impacting their well-being. Counseling tends to focus on understanding and resolving past trauma or current mental health conditions.

• Consulting: Involves an expert providing advice and recommendations on specific areas of business or life. Consultants typically give solutions to a problem or provide strategic advice but don’t offer the ongoing support or personal growth focus that life coaching does. Consulting is more problem-solving, while coaching is more about personal empowerment and transformation.

• Therapy: Primarily conducted by licensed mental health professionals, therapy is centered on diagnosing and treating mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, or trauma. While coaching can help with mental clarity and performance, therapy is focused on emotional healing and mental health.

Life coaching is ideal for those seeking proactive growth, clarity, and success in specific life areas, whereas counseling, consulting, and therapy are focused on different forms of support and treatment.

2. How can life coaching help me in both my personal and professional life?

Answer: Life coaching offers tools and strategies to achieve balance between personal and professional life. Through mindset coaching, we work on clarity of your vision, eliminating limiting beliefs, and building confidence. This leads to enhanced performance at work, better relationships, and a more fulfilling personal life.

3. What should I expect during my first session with a life coach?

Answer: In your first session, we’ll establish your goals and explore the areas you want to improve or focus on. We’ll discuss any current challenges you’re facing and create a clear action plan. It’s a collaborative process, so expect a safe, supportive environment where you can openly express your thoughts and aspirations.

4. Is life coaching suitable for business owners and executives?

Answer: Yes! Life coaching is highly beneficial for business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs. It helps with leadership development, work-life balance, strategic decision-making, and managing stress. Through our coaching, you’ll enhance your productivity, improve time management, and refine your decision-making abilities.

5. How long do I need coaching before I see results?

Answer: Results vary by individual, but many clients experience significant changes within the first few sessions. Typically, clients commit to a coaching program for 3 to 6 months, ensuring time for deep transformation. Your progress depends on your willingness to implement strategies and take actionable steps toward your goals.

6. Can coaching help me overcome personal challenges or setbacks?

Answer: Absolutely! Life coaching provides you with the tools to shift your mindset and navigate setbacks. Whether you are dealing with self-doubt, burnout, or facing major life changes, coaching helps you gain clarity, build resilience, and develop a strategy to move forward confidently.

7. What makes Shyft Inspired Coaching different from other coaching services?

Answer: Shyft Inspired Coaching combines evidence-based methods with a personalized approach, focusing not only on mindset shifts but also on taking strategic action. We empower you to tap into your higher self, create lasting change, and maintain growth through structured, tailored coaching sessions. Our focus is on real, measurable results in every area of your life.

8. What is the investment for coaching, and is it worth it?

Answer: Investing in coaching is an investment in your future. Many clients experience a return on investment that far exceeds the cost of coaching, with improvements in career success, relationships, and personal development. According to the International Coach Federation (ICF), 86% of clients report a positive return on their coaching investment.

9. Do you offer coaching for specific areas like relationships or career clarity?

Answer: Yes! Shyft Inspired Coaching provides specialized coaching in various areas, including career clarity, relationships, executive leadership, and personal transformation. Whether you need guidance on a career pivot or enhancing your personal relationships, we offer tailored sessions to meet your unique needs.

10. How do I know if life coaching is the right choice for me?

Answer: If you feel stuck, unfulfilled, or uncertain about your direction in life or career, life coaching can help. If you're ready for positive change, want to achieve greater clarity, and are motivated to take action, life coaching will guide you through the process. A free discovery call can help determine if coaching is the right fit for you.

11. How do I get started with Shyft Inspired Coaching?

Answer: Getting started is simple! You can book a free discovery call on our website, where we’ll discuss your goals, challenges, and how coaching can benefit you. After our call, we’ll design a customized coaching plan and begin our work together to create lasting transformation.