What is the difference between life coaching and business coaching? In many ways they are one in the same, and similar methodologies are used. The main difference is largely one of emphasis. In business coaching, an organization is generally paying for the services and there is a business-related stake in the outcome. For example, a company may hire a business coach for a leader who is experiencing relational difficulties. Or an entrepreneur may hire a business coach to get on track and accomplish vital steps related to business growth.

 

In life coaching, the emphasis can be on just about anything the client wants to explore. Perhaps you feel

stuck in any number of ways and want to get moving. Maybe you have a dream and just don’t know where to start.

 

Here are some other reasons individuals hire a life coach:

 

• To create clarity on what you really want in life

• To focus your efforts to achieve your goals or dreams

• To have someone to hold you accountable to what you state you will do

• To create more balance in your life

• To grow in new ways that seem too difficult to do on your own

• To explore your life purpose

• To give yourself an edge in your career or to change careers

• To feel championed and supported like never before by a coach who believes in YOU

• To commit to health-related intentions

• To feel more powerful and in charge of your own life

 

This list can go on and on, but I think you get the point. You may ask what is the difference between a life

coach and a therapist? Your coach will not diagnose or try to fix you. Coaching is for functioning people who want to achieve goals and engage in self-exploration. Many say that a therapist will help you with your past, and a coach helps you create your future.