In today's video, I'm going to share with you my direct experience in how to
actually start my life coaching business.
Since you're here, I can tell a few things about you already because the
people who are looking for this kind of a video are already feeling called to do
something. Now, I use the word called because that's the word I hear from a
lot of the people that I'm mentoring and training is life coaches. They feel
driven to do this. They have a story or a message that is so important that they
just really feel called to present it to people so that it makes a difference for
them. And if that is true for you, I think you're probably in the right place. If
you're feeling called to this, you can't ignore it. It's something that will
continue to hound you and knock at your mind until you do something about it. And
that's why we're here. The first and maybe best tip that I can give to you is
to turn your brain on. And by that, I mean you're going to have to activate parts
of your brain that have not been used in quite this way in the past. If you're
transitioning from something else for example and you're used to the day job
or you're used to the way you've been doing things for the past several years,
it's not going to feel very natural to shift into an entrepreneurial mindset
that allows you to actually start a life coaching business. Turn your brain on and
be open to some new possibilities. Better is always different. No. It's not true the
other way around. Because different isn't always better. And that's why we have
some apprehension and anxiety sometimes when we think about making a change or
starting a new venture. It's no different with life coaching. Even though you
already understand a lot of the principles that allow you to be
successful and happy in life, actually changing
your practices to get into a new mode of serving and helping people like life
coaching is going to feel awkward and uncomfortable to you. So, you'll need some
education and you'll need some new information. And as you accommodate all
of these new things, make sure that your brain is open and receptive and turned
on. That's what I mean by turn your brain on. You're going to need some clarity
around a number of different things before you can actually launch into your
life coaching business. I'm not going to take a lot of time on this video to talk
about that. But if you would click on over to Liveonpurpose.coach/
webinar, I've put it together in about a 50-minute webinar
for you. It's free. You can just register and jump right into the recording in
which I cover 7 different clarities. You have to be clear about who you will
serve. About what your message is. About how you will deliver it. There's 7 of
these clarity's in the webinar. And this follows right along with turn your brain
on. Because you've got to have some new information in order to do this
effectively. Everyone's at a different point in their journey or their
development wherever you are right now is perfect for you. Embrace it. If you're
just barely starting out, just barely thinking about this. Okay, that's totally
fine. I was there too. That's always part of the journey. So, if
that's where you are, that's fine. If you've taken a few steps, that's fine as
well. If you've tried something and it hasn't worked, even better because you've
identified some things that don't work. The journey itself is a worthwhile
venture. So, just acknowledge wherever you are in that path. Many of the coaches,
especially the newer coaches or people who are aspiring to do this that I
talked to feel inadequate or they feel kind of like they're imposters in the
space. Or they feel like they're not fully prepared for it. Okay, when are you
going to feel fully prepared? Really. There's always something else that you can do to
improve. Let's just chill for a minute and accept that wherever you are in your
journey is perfect for you. Embrace that. We'll start from there and then you can
continue to move forward and do whatever's next. The next point that I
want to emphasize is Association. Associating with like-minded people who
get it. Who understand why you're feeling called to this. This is extremely
important. And there will be plenty of naysayers. In fact, I'm expecting that
some people are going to make comments down below about how this is a terrible idea.
That's fine. Don't worry about that. Don't allow the naysayers to dissuade you from
the calling that you feel that you have to do this. Are there people doing it
successfully? Yes there are. And you'll want to associate with them. Get some
coaching. Join a mastermind group. Get into an association of people who
understand what this is all about and who can support you in moving forward
productively. The other powerful thing about that Association is that it allows
you to get support and training and consultation in ways that are extremely
powerful as you move forward with your practice. I hope this is getting the
juices flowing for you about what might be next for you. Here's the kicker. Take
courageous action. The word courage implies fear. If you don't feel a little
fear, you're probably not thinking big enough. Now, there are resources available
to you. Do whatever is necessary to access those resources. Courageous action
also means that you are willing to put some skin in the game. That you have time
and money and resources that you are prepared to invest in you and in your
ability to serve other people. Can I just say this is also not about you. This is
about the people that you can serve and enrich and lift
and elevate because you showed up. And until you show up, they don't get the
benefits. This is not about you. And this is why I feel so personally passionate
about serving and training and supporting and mentoring people who are
feeling called to this particular line of work. It's totally doable. And
hopefully by taking some of these steps, you too can get to a point where you can
actually start doing this. I've got a couple of other videos for you in the
Life Coaching Playlist here on the channel. Including how to become a life
coach without a certification. And I am offering some services to people like
you who are interested. Make sure you watch the webinar LiveOnPurpose
.coach/webinar. If you're serious about taking this to the next step, you
can also schedule a discovery call with me after you watch the webinar.