{"id":6419,"date":"2018-11-01T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2018-11-01T08:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staging.healthcoachinstitute.com\/?p=6419"},"modified":"2022-03-14T22:35:07","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T22:35:07","slug":"you-dont-need-to-be-perfect-to-begin-life-coach-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/articles\/you-dont-need-to-be-perfect-to-begin-life-coach-training\/","title":{"rendered":"You Don\u2019t Need to be Perfect to Begin Life Coach Training"},"content":{"rendered":"

A common misconception about coaching sometimes keeps a lot of potentially amazing coaches from taking the plunge and pursuing their dream to help others make lasting, positive change in their lives. Can you guess what it is?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s the idea that if you want to be a coach and help others, you\u2019ve got to have your you-know-what together 100% of the time. We at Health Coach Institute<\/span> are here to tell you that that\u2019s a myth!<\/p>\n

Contrary to popular belief, you, my friend, do not need to be a perfect human who has every area of your life together in order to be a Life Coach<\/span>. You are allowed to have flaws, to not have everything figured out, to be a work in progress with your own unique challenges.<\/p>\n

At Health Coach Institute<\/span>, we often tell our students\u00a0that coaching isn\u2019t about being a perfect role model…it\u2019s about being on the path. It\u2019s about growing, evolving, and striving to become a better version of yourself than you were yesterday.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s something else to know: your future clients don\u2019t actually want a perfect coach<\/strong>. They want a real person who has real struggles. They want someone who\u2019s relatable, who can identify with them, who can understand their experiences, and can even share some of their own challenges. They want YOU and the guidance you can share…not some ideal version of you. Because trust, connection, and authenticity are what make for an amazing coaching experience.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s another awesome side bonus to enrolling in a Life Coach training<\/span> program: while you\u2019re training, you\u2019ll also learn techniques to help you address and work through your own personal stumbling blocks and challenges.<\/p>\n

Interested in learning about HCI\u2019s Life Coach training<\/span> program? Click here to speak with a Clarity Coach now.<\/a><\/p>\n

Do You Have What It Takes to Start Life Coach Training?<\/h2>\n

Now that we\u2019ve gotten the biggest deterrent for would-be coaches out of the way, let\u2019s take a look at what you really need to begin training to become a Life Coach<\/span>. In actuality, Life Coaching<\/span> has nothing to do with the state of your life and everything to do with your intuitive skills, passions, and desires. Here are 9 characteristics you should possess before beginning a Life Coach training<\/span>:<\/p>\n

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  1. A passion for helping others.<\/strong> Because, at the heart of it all, coaching is about empowering others and giving them the tools to create the life they desire.<\/li>\n
  2. An interest in personal growth.<\/strong> Life Coaches help their clients see a new vision for themselves and then step into that vision, so it\u2019s a definite plus if you already enjoy exploring personal development topics.<\/li>\n
  3. A desire to grow, learn,\u00a0<\/strong>and be stretched to be your best self.<\/strong> At Health Coach Institute<\/span>, we have a saying: first for you, then for others<\/strong><\/em>. What we mean by this is that transformation begins with you. Before you can help others as a coach, you\u2019ve first got to understand how to create change in yourself. We also believe that coaches should always be students first, with an interest in constantly building on and up-leveling what they already know.<\/li>\n
  4. Strong interpersonal skills.<\/strong> As a coach, communication and the ability to build rapport are extremely important. So, if you\u2019re the go-to person in your circle others frequently come to for advice or you find even strangers open up to you naturally in conversation, that\u2019s a good sign you\u2019d make a great coach.<\/li>\n
  5. Excellent listening and observation skills.<\/strong> Piggybacking off of #4, if you\u2019re an attentive listener and a keen observer, check this box off too. Life Coaches use both skills extensively to identify what\u2019s preventing their clients from achieving their goals and to offer insightful guidance to help them grow.<\/li>\n
  6. Empathy and compassion for others.<\/strong> Great coaches care deeply about their clients and what they\u2019re going through. They are sympathetic and deeply invested in their clients\u2019 outcomes.<\/li>\n
  7. Patience.<\/strong> Progress isn\u2019t always linear. Your clients won\u2019t always do what you advise or be receptive to your coaching (it\u2019s just a fact of the business). Patience will help you navigate some of the more challenging client relationships you\u2019ll inevitably encounter in your career.<\/li>\n
  8. An inquisitive mind.<\/strong> A Life Coach\u2019s true skill isn\u2019t in providing all the answers for clients. Their true skill lies in asking probing questions that cause clients to really examine their motives, desires, and challenges and to uncover concealed truths and limiting beliefs that are holding them back from what they want.<\/li>\n
  9. A heart-centered work ethic.<\/strong> A great Life Coach<\/span> brings an open heart to every client interaction, and leads with integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    As you can see from the list above, nowhere does it say \u201cYour life must be in perfect order to be a coach.\u201d If you have the above 9 traits, you\u2019ve already got what it takes to ace your Life Coach training<\/span>!<\/p>\n

    The Facts of Life Coach Training<\/h2>\n

    Looking for more cold, hard facts on training to become a Life Coach<\/span>? Click here<\/a> for lots more information about Life Coach training<\/span> and here<\/a> to learn more about how the industry is projected to evolve in the coming years. We also recommend checking out our post on accreditation<\/a> and why it\u2019s important if you haven\u2019t already.<\/p>\n

    Training to be a Life Coach<\/span> is about wanting to help others improve their lives while also learning how to improve your own in the process. It\u2019s about making incremental progress…one day at a time. So choose to feel GREAT about where you are right now and know that your Life Coach training<\/span> will put you on the path to becoming the best you there ever was!<\/p>\n\n\n

    Dual Health and Life Coach Certification in 6 Months with HCI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Coaching is a great career that you can help others, while also learning how to help your own personal growth. Health Coach Institute\u2019s dual health and life coaching certification program is designed to accommodate your schedule. Join our Become a Health Coach program<\/a> and begin coaching in 6 months! If you are already a coach and want to advance your skills, check out HCI\u2019s Coach Mastery program<\/a>. Feel free to get in touch with with one of our clarity coaches directly, by calling 1-800-303-2399<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Can you guess what it is?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the idea that if you want to be a coach and help others, you\u2019ve got to have your you-know-what together 100% of the time. We at <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-e6db1d1f-d20a-4c81-be16-e684f419e551\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organisation wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/entity\/health_coach_institute\">Health Coach Institute<\/span> are here to tell you that that\u2019s a myth!<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to popular belief, you, my friend, do not need to be a perfect human who has every area of your life together in order to be a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-49fe71ec-375c-4e5c-8961-d13e417450af\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>. You are allowed to have flaws, to not have everything figured out, to be a work in progress with your own unique challenges.<\/p>\n<p>At <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-2906e810-c1a7-4cad-90de-9c6f82c0c55b\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organisation wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/entity\/health_coach_institute\">Health Coach Institute<\/span>, we often tell our students\u00a0that coaching isn\u2019t about being a perfect role model...it\u2019s about being on the path. It\u2019s about growing, evolving, and striving to become a better version of yourself than you were yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s something else to know: <strong>your future clients don\u2019t actually want a perfect coach<\/strong>. They want a real person who has real struggles. They want someone who\u2019s relatable, who can identify with them, who can understand their experiences, and can even share some of their own challenges. They want YOU and the guidance you can share...not some ideal version of you. Because trust, connection, and authenticity are what make for an amazing coaching experience.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s another awesome side bonus to enrolling in a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-9684d312-810a-4fc0-b39e-3534f05915f2\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach_training\">Life Coach training<\/span> program: while you\u2019re training, you\u2019ll also learn techniques to help you address and work through your own personal stumbling blocks and challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in learning about HCI\u2019s <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-38d9f69c-3262-477e-b4c9-103c817d0a58\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach_training\">Life Coach training<\/span> program? <a href=\"#connect-with-coach\">Click here to speak with a Clarity Coach now.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Do You Have What It Takes to Start Life Coach Training?<\/h2>\n<p>Now that we\u2019ve gotten the biggest deterrent for would-be coaches out of the way, let\u2019s take a look at what you really need to begin training to become a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-3c70f3ec-59b5-48b6-a58f-21d88e2e431d\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>. In actuality, <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-2313c5b1-37c1-4057-9c9f-c2a572f5c3f7\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coaching<\/span> has nothing to do with the state of your life and everything to do with your intuitive skills, passions, and desires. Here are 9 characteristics you should possess before beginning a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-b97c7e03-a920-4472-ac29-c22453116ba8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach_training\">Life Coach training<\/span>:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>A passion for helping others.<\/strong> Because, at the heart of it all, coaching is about empowering others and giving them the tools to create the life they desire.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An interest in personal growth.<\/strong> Life Coaches help their clients see a new vision for themselves and then step into that vision, so it\u2019s a definite plus if you already enjoy exploring personal development topics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A desire to grow, learn,\u00a0<\/strong><strong>and be stretched to be your best self.<\/strong> At <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-a14e543c-f686-422d-8655-dd9265a993fb\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-organisation wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/entity\/health_coach_institute\">Health Coach Institute<\/span>, we have a saying: <em><strong>first for you, then for others<\/strong><\/em>. What we mean by this is that transformation begins with you. Before you can help others as a coach, you\u2019ve first got to understand how to create change in yourself. We also believe that coaches should always be students first, with an interest in constantly building on and up-leveling what they already know.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong interpersonal skills.<\/strong> As a coach, communication and the ability to build rapport are extremely important. So, if you\u2019re the go-to person in your circle others frequently come to for advice or you find even strangers open up to you naturally in conversation, that\u2019s a good sign you\u2019d make a great coach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excellent listening and observation skills.<\/strong> Piggybacking off of #4, if you\u2019re an attentive listener and a keen observer, check this box off too. Life Coaches use both skills extensively to identify what\u2019s preventing their clients from achieving their goals and to offer insightful guidance to help them grow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empathy and compassion for others.<\/strong> Great coaches care deeply about their clients and what they\u2019re going through. They are sympathetic and deeply invested in their clients\u2019 outcomes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patience.<\/strong> Progress isn\u2019t always linear. Your clients won\u2019t always do what you advise or be receptive to your coaching (it\u2019s just a fact of the business). Patience will help you navigate some of the more challenging client relationships you\u2019ll inevitably encounter in your career.<\/li>\n<li><strong>An inquisitive mind.<\/strong> A Life Coach\u2019s true skill isn\u2019t in providing all the answers for clients. Their true skill lies in asking probing questions that cause clients to really examine their motives, desires, and challenges and to uncover concealed truths and limiting beliefs that are holding them back from what they want.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A heart-centered work ethic.<\/strong> A great <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-ef473f13-7b20-4531-96c3-8965f4a16102\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span> brings an open heart to every client interaction, and leads with integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As you can see from the list above, nowhere does it say \u201cYour life must be in perfect order to be a coach.\u201d If you have the above 9 traits, you\u2019ve already got what it takes to ace your <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-8a6e508c-6b2a-4f1e-8543-a98ecd6edd40\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach_training\">Life Coach training<\/span>!<\/p>\n<h2>The Facts of Life Coach Training<\/h2>\n<p>Looking for more cold, hard facts on training to become a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-258fa680-70bd-467e-bd25-ffcb5e93fef7\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/life-coach\/life-coach-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for lots more information about <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-ef6c8536-c1cd-49f9-8e4a-0e33e981eef1\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach_training\">Life Coach training<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/life-coach\/life-coach-training\/youve-completed-your-life-coach-training-now-what\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">and here<\/a> to learn more about how the industry is projected to evolve in the coming years. We also recommend checking out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/life-coach\/life-coach-training\/accredited-life-coach-training-what-it-is-why-you-need-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our post on accreditation<\/a> and why it\u2019s important if you haven\u2019t already.<\/p>\n<p>Training to be a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-8a01d494-ff25-492e-b1f7-ec50f9151bd7\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span> is about wanting to help others improve their lives while also learning how to improve your own in the process. It\u2019s about making incremental progress...one day at a time. So choose to feel GREAT about where you are right now and know that your <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-c0a3dc54-0a89-4d7b-8105-db3d131bc640\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach_training\">Life Coach training<\/span> will put you on the path to becoming the best you there ever was!<\/p>\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2 id=\"h-dual-health-and-life-coach-certification-in-6-months-with-hci\">Dual Health and Life Coach Certification in 6 Months with HCI<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coaching is a great career that you can help others, while also learning how to help your own personal growth. Health Coach Institute\u2019s dual health and life coaching certification program is designed to accommodate your schedule. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/programs\/health-coach\/\">Join our Become a Health Coach program<\/a> and begin coaching in 6 months! If you are already a coach and want to advance your skills, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/programs\/coach-mastery\/\">HCI\u2019s Coach Mastery program<\/a>. 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