From its humble beginnings as a niche profession employing only a few hundred people, coaching today has evolved into one of the fastest-growing industries not only in the United States, but also worldwide. Introduction When coaching was still in its infancy in the mid-2000s, there were only a handful of coach training programs that could […]
How to Become a Life Coach in 2021
The coaching industry is booming. Consider this: in 1999, only about 200 coaches worldwide held a credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF). By 2010, this number had grown to 6900. By 2018, a whopping 25,000 individuals from 119 different countries held an ICF credential. As of January 2021, this number has reached 34,000 and […]
Coach Training Alliance: Our Complete Review (Updated 2020)
As a new coach, the most effective way to establish your personal brand is by earning your coaching certification from a training program accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). The ICF has established science-based best practices and a comprehensive code of ethics that seeks to unify the coaching industry worldwide. Any training program that […]
iNLP Center: A Complete Review (Updated 2020)
The iNLP Center is an internationally renowned coaching center specializing in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Life Coach training. It offers a wide array of supporting programs and has built an impressive reputation for success in the coaching industry. After nearly a decade in business, iNLP Center has worked with coaches in more than 70 countries, and […]
The Best Online Life Coaching Courses To Kickstart Your Career
Once you decide to pursue a career as a life coach, you are faced with many decisions that will affect the training you receive and the way you set up your coaching practice. The self-paced learning model that online courses provide, paired with the flexibility to learn from your home, are huge benefits to people […]
Life Coach Salary: How Much Does a Life Coach Make?
How much does a life coach make? This simple question can be answered in several different ways. If you’re looking for just one number, the average life coach in North America makes $61,900 per year, according to the most recent study conducted by the International Coach Federation. In reality, though, the real answer to this […]
Executive Coaching Certification: 4 Steps to Choosing the Best Program
Life as an executive comes at you fast. All at once, the powerful men and women at the top of the corporate ladder face a dizzying array of competing forces. How do you achieve the goals of today while keeping an eye out for the challenges of tomorrow? How do you reach short term financial […]
What Are The Requirements For Becoming A Life Coach?
Becoming a self-employed life coach is a huge undertaking. It’s a decision that can be both emotionally fulfilling and financially rewarding. Not only are you the master of your own fate, but working for yourself brings with it scheduling flexibility and personal freedom that many people long for, especially when compared to the rigors and […]
The Real Cost of Free Life Coach Certification
Given the cost of some of the most popular life coach certification programs on the market today — some of them even carrying a price tag of $10,000 or more — the idea of a free online life coach certification has been used as a marketing ploy by some training programs to lure in students […]
Cheapest Life Coach Certification: Here Are The 3 Most Affordable Programs (Updated 2020)
Launching a career as a life coach is a path filled with hours of study, training, and mentorship, all facilitated via either in-person classroom sessions or online learning programs. Many of these are part of strenuous 4-year degree programs at universities or accredited coach learning centers, often costing tens of thousands of dollars to complete. […]
The 3 Best Life Coaching Books in 2020
Learning in the digital age can come in many forms, including via traditional classroom settings, audio recordings, webinars, educational software, and live or pre-recorded training events. Still, the age-old practice of simply reading a book hasn’t yet gone out of fashion. Whether you want to learn how to be a better communicator, find a step-by-step […]
Is a Life Coach Career Right for You?
You may be at a crossroads in your career. You feel a calling to a certain profession or you desperately want a change in your career altogether. Whatever it may be, you start asking the questions to yourself: “What do I want to do with my life? What profession would bring me joy? I have […]
How Long Does it Take to Become a Life Coach?
If you’ve come across this article, it probably means you’re interested in becoming a life coach. Congratulations! At Life Coach Path, we think becoming a life coach is a worthwhile investment of time and resources, yielding skills and knowledge that you can use to build a coaching business and help countless clients improve their lives […]
How Much Does Life Coach Certification Cost?
The road to becoming a certified life coach is filled with dozens of hours of learning and even more hours of practice and training. It requires both a mental and financial investment, both of which are rewarded handsomely once you have your certification in hand and are ready to begin serving clients. But the question […]
Online Life Coach Certification: An Overview of the Best Remote Training Programs
Becoming a life coach is an incredibly fulfilling and rewarding career choice. Effective coaching requires tremendous focus and effort to perfect, and has the potential to help countless people find personal growth and peace. Thanks to the widespread availability of internet resources and training programs, it is easier than ever to get your life coach […]
Universal Coach Institute: Our Complete Review
Universal Coach Institute is an ICF-accredited coach training program whose goal is to certify and train you with the expertise to be an effective leader and coach, allowing you to transform other’s lives. Employing budget-friendly, hands-on training, Universal Coach Institute teaches you to work with and grow individuals, businesses, and communities so that they will […]
Coach Interview Series: Carin Rockind
Carin Rockind Founder, PurposeGirl carinrockind.com Life Coach Path and the National Coach Academy are conducting a Coach Interview Series showcasing professional coaches from all across the country and from all different backgrounds and specializations. The purpose of the series is to provide a window into the world of coaching and to show aspiring coaches what […]
Coach Interview Series: Katrina Julia
Katrina Julia Wellness and Lifestyle Transformation Coach www.fitlifecreation.com To kick off 2020, Life Coach Path and the National Coach Academy are conducting a Coach Interview Series showcasing professional coaches from all across the country and from all different backgrounds and specializations. The purpose of the series is to provide a window into the world of […]
Four Ways Coaching Has Evolved
Coaching over the past 30 years has evolved from a poorly understood career choice to an increasingly standardized profession. What began as professionals from a variety of industries branching off to help others improve their lifestyles is now a well known branch of the mental health field. As an indication of how far coaching has […]
What is a Life Coach?
According to the International Coach Federation (ICF) Global Coaching Study, there are over 50,000 practicing life coaches worldwide and as a whole, the coaching industry brings in over $2 billion in revenue every year. Simply put, the coaching industry is thriving. What is Life Coaching? What isn’t always so simple is defining exactly what a […]