Who can benefit from life coaching?

Everyone! Life is a constant growing and learning experience, things are always changing, and there are many facets to developing a well-rounded, enjoyable, and flourishing life. Not to mention, everyone has rough spots that can be challenging to navigate.

However, not everyone is committed to the effort required to get the most out of life coaching. Individual life coaching is an investment--it is an investment of time and energy (and, yes, money, too). Showing up for life coaching sessions is not enough. The ideal client for life coaching is ready for an honest conversation, committed to the process, and willing to put in the work to move forward to meet his or her goals and realize his or her vision. Any client must understand that a life coach does not do the work for the client; the life coach who will serve a client best is the life coach who recognizes the necessity of the client digging in and taking action, not "doing for" the client. Another way of putting it: life coaching is for someone who wants to go from point A to point B (or somewhere other than point A), and is determined to get there. The client is the person who walks the path; the life coach helps clarify the destination, illuminates the path, provides the tools and strategies to make the journey, and keeps the client accountable and motivated along the way. 

How can life coaching make my life better?

Whether you want to target a specific goal, ensure a smooth transition during a change, or generally want to get more from your life, Ashley works with you to develop a plan to accomplish what you want. The following list includes a few specifics that would be characteristic areas of focus for life coaching: 

• Improving relationships
• Increasing happiness and flourishing
• Career changes or going back to school
• Adhering to a budget
• Overcoming challenges
• Motivation techniques
• Stress management and coping
• Healthy lifestyle habits
• Retiring and aging/life transitions
• Finding direction
• Adding meaning to your life, purpose   
• Work-life balance
• Parenting
• Managing conflict
• Working as part of a team
• Dressing/shopping habits            
• Improving sleep
• Building confidence 
• Public speaking
• Overcoming perfectionism

• Communication skills and assertiveness
• Time management
• Self-care
• Organization
• Productivity
• Developing and breaking habits
• Effective studying
• Moving
• Dating
• Self-esteem/self-concept
• Caretaking burnout
• Emotional health
• Adjusting to changes
• Exercising regularly
• Diet/weight management skills
• Worrying/embracing uncertainty
• Developing decision making skills
• Leadership skills
• Interviewing skills
• Complying with medical recommendations

  This is by no means an exhaustive list, but is to provide an idea of ways you can benefit from life coaching with Ashley.