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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 2023, this number has reached 49,603 and […]

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 $62,500 per year, according to the most recent study conducted by the International Coach Federation. In reality, though, the real answer to this […]

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 over 12 years in business, iNLP Center has worked with coaches in more than 70 countries and […]

According to the International Coach Federation (ICF) Global Coaching Study, there are over 70,000 practicing life coaches worldwide and as a whole, the coaching industry brings in nearly $3 billion in revenue every year. Simply put, the coaching industry is thriving. For many, though, the question remains: What Does a Life Coach Do? What is […]

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 […]

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. […]

Life coaching is more than just creating step-by-step plans for clients to follow. It’s about digging deep and understanding your clients’ motivations, needs, and life experiences, all of which can help you tailor your services and advice to their specific goals. Of course, even the best life coaches can’t learn about their clients without asking […]

Every life coach – from a newcomer to the industry to an experienced coaching professional – needs a good coaching business plan to succeed and thrive. After all, life coaching is a freelance business like any other. You need to know how to attract your clientele, how to manage your finances, and more. But building […]

Life coaches and clients alike need to manage their time effectively. But as a life coach, it’s up to you to master and then teach these time management techniques to your clients to provide maximum value. If you don’t know where to start, read on. We’ll break down this topic in detail, including three distinct […]

Emotional intelligence is, arguably, the single most important skill for any aspiring or current life coach. Simply put, you need to be able to understand, interpret, and adapt to the emotions of your clients to be successful in this field. Indeed, cultivating better emotional intelligence is vital if you want to thrive in the competitive […]

Life coaching is more than just professional advice-giving. In fact, it’s a means to hijack a client’s brain and induce actionable, long-lasting change for positive results. Indeed, there’s a lot of neuroscience behind life coaching practices and techniques because of just how big of a role the brain plays in change, daily decisions, and overall […]

Life coaching is an important job, not just because you provide guidance to those in need of it, but also because your clients will trust the advice you give. Because your clients trust you, ethics and confidentiality are two key elements of the profession you need to fully grasp before you start building up your […]

As a life coach, you’re never done learning more about your profession, your skill set, and better ways to serve your clientele. Indeed, continuing education is highly important for life coaches of all niches and specializations. Lifelong learning provides you with an ever-evolving toolset and the means to give your clients the guidance and actionable […]

Life coaching is all about helping other people with their professional or personal challenges. But it’s also about understanding yourself. Indeed, one of the most important skills you can teach yourself and to others is mindfulness, the art of being mindful of your thoughts, feelings, and experiences as they occur. Truth be told, mindfulness can […]

Neurolinguistic programming or “NLP” is a quasi-scientific way to change how someone thinks through the use of language, behavior, and perception. In a nutshell, NLP can be used to change how someone views a situation or themselves, then induce positive changes or emulate the behavior of someone more successful/happier than they are. As a life […]

When you think of life coaching, you probably think of a one-on-one meeting with a client in person or over videoconferencing software. However, you can also coach your clients in groups. Group coaching offers several important benefits for life coaches and clients alike. But you need to know how to implement group coaching effectively and […]

Becoming a successful life coach isn’t just a matter of setting up meetings with clients and talking them through their struggles. It’s also about providing actionable techniques that your clients can use to improve their lives on a personal or professional level (or both). Fortunately, there are lots of different life coaching techniques available; let’s […]