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LIFE COACHING 101

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Do You Need ICF Accreditation to Be a Life Coach?

July 16, 2026

No. You do not need ICF accreditation—or any accreditation—to become a life coach. Life coaching is an unregulated profession, which means there is no legal license required to coach clients. ICF accreditation can be valuable in certain situations, but it is not a requirement to build a successful coaching practice.

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How to Choose the Best Online Life Coach Certification

July 2, 2026

The best online life coach certification isn't the most expensive one, the most famous one, or the one someone else says is best. It's the program that helps you become a skilled, confident coach, fits your goals, supports the way you learn, and gives you the tools to actually build a coaching practice.

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Do You Need a License to Be a Life Coach?

April 2, 2026

One of the most common questions aspiring coaches ask is: Do I need a license to be a life coach? It’s a smart question. You want to launch your coaching business the right way—ethically, legally, and professionally. But the answer might surprise you.

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10 Powerful Coaching Questions Every Coach Should Be Asking (and Why)

November 11, 2025

Life Coaching questions are the most powerful tools to create transformation in your client’s life. As a result, as a life coach, the ability to ask the right questions is your greatest asset.

FINDING YOUR COACHING NICHE

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Best Coaching Certification for Multiple Niches: How to Build a Flexible Coaching Career

July 9, 2026

If you want to coach in multiple niches—or you're still figuring out where your passion and strengths fit best—the best coaching certification is one that gives you a strong coaching foundation and access to a wide range of specialized certifications you can add over time.

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The Benefits of Mindfulness Certification: Reduce Stress, Help Others, and Build Your Career

January 22, 2025

Mindfulness has become a cornerstone for both personal well-being and professional development. From reducing stress to improving focus, the benefits of mindfulness are well-documented.

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From Intimidation to Confidence: How Sales Training Empowers You to Thrive

January 15, 2025

Sales are often misunderstood and this due to lack of sales training. Many people view sales as pushy or intimidating, but at its core, sales is about solving problems and offering solutions that make a difference in people’s lives.

How to Succeed with Career Coach Certification

July 29, 2021

Career coaching is a fast-growing field, offering guidance to high school or college graduates, people making mid‑life shifts, and those navigating industry disruption.

Skill Development

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Coaching Contracts: What to Include in 2026

June 25, 2026

Let me be direct with you—if you’re coaching without a written contract, you’re taking a risk that shouldn’t be necessary. I get it. Contracts feel formal, a bit stuffy, and maybe even contradictory to the genuine, supportive relationship you’re building with your clients.

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How to Write a Coaching Bio That Gets Clients

June 18, 2026

Think about the last time you hired a coach. What made you say yes? I’d bet money it wasn’t a flashy marketing email or a random ad. It was probably a conversation—or at least something that felt like one. A page on their website. A bio that made you think, “Okay, this person gets me.”

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Coaching Men: How to Reach Male Clients

June 11, 2026

Here’s something most coaches won’t tell you: men are one of the most underserved markets in the coaching industry. Many coaching businesses struggle to land men, let alone keep them engaged.

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Coaching Burnout: How to Protect Your Energy

June 4, 2026

You became a coach because you genuinely want to help people transform their lives. You care deeply about your clients, celebrate their wins as if they were your own, and feel invested in their journey.