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I now realise that when I was young, shy and busy worrying about everything – especially what other people thought about me – other people (some of them friends and some family) didn’t really ‘give a monkey’ and were too busy enjoying themselves to consider how I might be feeling.
Finding a suitable life coach can be hard and many people feel they need more information before choosing their coach.
I’m noticing an increase in the number of sites that offer help with this process, and in fact I added my details to one such site a few months back after rejecting a few others as ‘unsatisfactory’.
More recently I was approached by The Life Coach Directory (www.lifecoach-directory.org.uk) and encouraged to check out the information they were offering.
My first priority when I view any site seeking to feature my business, is to check on its professionalism and integrity (as far as is ever possible on the net).
I was impressed for the following reasons:
The directory only lists qualified/registered Life Coaches.
Every member on the site must submit a copy of their qualifications and insurance cover or must be registered with a recognised professional body.
Each coach has their own profile, which lists information about their training, qualifications, approach, fees and location.
As well as this, the website has a wealth of information including areas that life coaching can help with and articles written by life coaches listed on the site.
I would be interested to find out whether this site (and others similar) are actually achieving their objective to help those in need to find a suitable coach.
Helpful? Not helpful?
I would appreciate feedback.
Amanda
Here’s wishing all my blog readers a happy and healthy New Year!
And now for a few words about resolutions – don’t make them if you know you can’t or won’t keep them!
Reflecting on 2009, I realise it has been an intensely hard working year for me, both professionally and personally, with very limited time for relaxation and fun.
Naturally I am resolved to address this.
Here’s how I’m thinking:
My work commitments will be heavy as of Jan 5th when I will move from Leicestershire Adult Learning Service, where I have been teaching for the past two years, to take up a new part time post with Rutland Adult Learning service.
I will combine this managerial and teaching position with my individual coaching sessions and also the staff coaching courses I now deliver on behalf of the University Hospitals Trust in Leicester.
Balance is obviously the key to success here, as I often explain to my clients. Just like them I will need to balance a busy work schedule with time for myself and for my family.
So what’s my top tip to myself?
To Imagine I have an energy cheque book.
Why?
Because if I only spend energy and never make any deposits I’ll naturally wind up overdrawn.
How can I avoid going into the red?
If I listen, my body will tell me which of my activities are ‘deposits’ and which are like writing a big fat cheque.
The outcome? No more cooking, ironing or supermarket shopping. Seemples!
If only maintaining a balance lifestyle was really that simple.
I wish you success in all your endeavours and a prosperous and well balanced 2010, and I wish myself the same!
Amanda