Episode 98: 12 Big Benefits of Having a Life Coach

In this very special episode, I’m sharing the power and value of having your own coach and how it can skyrocket your achievements. I’ve had coaches for the last couple of decades and I’m never without one. There’s a very good reason for that and I’m sharing all the juicy details this week.

What You’ll Learn:

• The #1 reason you’re not achieving your goals.
• How to practically guarantee your success.
• Why Las Vegas and I are alike.
• An offer I hope you can’t refuse.

Schedule your Discovery Call with me today so you can guarantee your own success! 

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Transcript

 Hey friends! Babs here and I’m recording this episode on a very snowy morning here in Minnesota. Like most of the country, we’ve had a really weird winter, barely any snow, so I’m enjoying watching the flakes coat the ground with a blanket of white. It’s one of those days I just want to snuggle in a blanket and read a good book, you know?

It's also a great day to journal and if you’ve been here any amount of time you know I’m a huge fan of capturing thoughts and feelings on paper. It’s very useful particularly when you’re going through something difficult or making a significant change in your life. I’m an overachiever and I’m doing both at the same time. 

It’s also what I use in my coaching sessions with my own coach. Did you know I have a coach? I’ve had several over the years, each bringing their own unique approach and perspective. I’m a firm believer in the power and value of having a coach and that’s what I’m going to share with you today. You may not have had a coach before, or you’ve been wondering if you need to work with me. Or you simply might not know that coaching is accessible to you outside of your organization. So let’s get real about the power and value of coaching.

Accountability and support – go hand in hand. When you know someone is on the other side cheering you on each week encouraging you to keep going – that is priceless. I asked Google for some stats on achieving goals with and without accountability and support and here’s what I found:

·        Having an idea or goal, you are 10% likely to complete that goal. Consciously deciding to do it, 25% likely. Adding a date bumps it up to 40%.  Crafting a plan raises it to 50%. Committing to someone else publicly increases success to 65%, and listen to this - adding an accountability appointment with someone you’ve committed to means a 95% chance of achieving your goal. The value of that is HUGE! Just think of what the ROI could be depending on what your goal is!

Coach pushes you when you need to be pushed. I don’t buy into your stories. Now that doesn’t mean I don’t believe what you say, I just don’t get into the deep end of the drama pool with you. I show you where the holes in your story are and I do it with love. I can see patterns of where you get stuck and where you’re hiding behind fear/rejection/judgment/4 Derailers™. Olympic athletes or someone who wants to be the best in their field – they all have coaches. They would never think to do it on their own.

Sees your patterns that keep you stuck. I see where perfectionism/achievement keeps you stuck. I let you know when to slow down, scale back, connect with loved ones.

Expand your network: Connections and experiences a coach can bring into your life.

Reminds you to celebrate: Stops you to celebrate all the wins – small and large – so that fills your tank to continue.

Emotions: Process emotion when there’s resistance, denial, etc.

Safe Space: I thrive when I am seen, and I am heard and coaching provides that safe place. It’s huge for your growth and ability to take risk. Anything you tell me is confidential. I’m like Vegas – what’s happens here stays here. 

Invest in yourself: When you invest financially in a coach the rewards are exponential. What is the value of you being able to 10x income or go after a big goal? The free stuff is easy to consume, but how much of that have you taken action on? When you’re invested, you more likely to be all in and do what you commit to. Be one of the 95% I mentioned earlier. Coaching is an investment in yourself and I can’t think of a better place to invest, can you?

Expand your thinking: A coach challenges your beliefs. A coach tells you the truth. No matter what. A coach helps you become the next best version of yourself. And a byproduct of coaching is self-confidence, self-pride and the ultimate self-love.

Believes in you: A coach holds the belief for you, even when you’re doubting yourself. A coach sees you for where you are going, for who you can be and believes in you now. That’s why I end every single podcast with the phrase, “I believe in you.” It’s so powerful to know there’s a person out there that believes in you unconditionally.

Strategic Partner: I help you think about issues in a different way, lead in a different way and define yourself in a different way. I help you discover there’s more to life.

Fills in the gaps: Think about what’s missing in your life: more freedom, more joy, more space to exhale, more fun. Life has become too serious. It’s time to lighten the load and have more fun! That’s why I’m hosting my More to Life Dinners this spring. 

So, there’s my initial list of the power and value of working with a coach. What do you think? I’d love to chat with you about your next phase and what goals I can help you reach. I want you to be in the 95% group along with my other clients. Schedule your Discovery Call with me today and let’s get going. 

And I’m working on some new and exciting offerings, including a small group mastermind that I know you’re going to want to be part of, so stay tuned for more info. on that. So much juicy goodness when we work together, and I have a couple of openings in my practice just for you. 

Alright my friends. That’s what I have for you today. Until next time remember:

I believe in you.