What is Life Coaching?

As we near the end of another difficult year, we take stock of what we have, or have not achieved this year.                                    

You may find yourself thinking about change. 

You’re starting to think that next year needs to be different and that you need to shake things up a bit. 

Maybe you know what needs to be done, maybe you don’t - all you do know is that something needs to change! 

You realise you may need some help making these changes. 

You’ve heard of life coaching, but you are not sure what it is or how it will help you. 

How will a Life Coach Help Me? 

Do any of these resonate with you? 

  • I feel dissatisfied or unhappy with my current situation

  • I want to grow and develop my career

  • I feel like I’m stuck and can’t move forward

  • I feel overwhelmed

  • I need help dealing with a major life change

  • I want to feel like I’m in control again

  • I want to stop procrastinating 

  • I want to manage my time better 

If you answered yes to any of the above, then a Life Coach can help you.

If athletes use coaches to help them get better in their sport, why shouldn’t you use a Life Coach to get better in life? 

Many athletes go onto to be professional coaches, due to the similarities in sport and being your best. 

Olympics.com shares insight into exactly this. 


Life Coaching works because it is specific to you, and the area that YOU want to work on.  By hiring a Life Coach like myself, you have someone in your corner; guiding you; supporting you; teaching you tools and techniques to be better and cheering you on as you work towards your goal.

What if I don't Know What I Need to Work On? 

This is more common than you might think.  You may feel unhappy with the way your life or career currently is, but you can’t pinpoint the exact reasons why.  That is okay! 

Through the coaching process, I will help you find the reason for your unhappiness or dissatisfaction and where in your life this is. 

Once we understand what is causing you to feel this way, we can start working on how we are going to change it. 


Why Life Coaching Is Important 

I will show you the resources that you need to make the change you want to make. I will help you create a practical plan to achieve your goal/s.

Once the action plan is created, we will identify the things that are holding you back and teach you the tools to overcome these obstacles.  

I will help you develop your self-awareness and an understanding of your beliefs, values, and needs, and how to align these to help you achieve your goals. Wanderlust Worker shares 10 reasons why you need a life coach here. 


This too Shall Pass

Of course, waiting it out and not making an important change to work towards your goal is always a choice.

Hiring a coach and putting in the time and effort to work on yourself is a big commitment and may even be scary at times.  Deciding to change is daunting.  

It takes you out of your comfort zone and forces you to evaluate your life which is not comfortable at all.

Your coach’s job is to create a safe environment for you to do this.  


Your coach is trained to guide you through this process and to teach you tools and techniques to deal with anything that holds you back.  

Your coach is there to support you and cheer you on during your journey.

You may feel that you are not ready to make any changes.  This could be due to fear or uncertainty, but before you decide, ask yourself these questions:

  • What will happen if I don’t do anything?

  • What won’t happen if I don’t do anything?

  • What will my life be like a year from now if I don’t do anything?

  • How will I feel about myself if I continue in the same way?

Now ask yourself: 

  • What will happen if I make a change?  
  • What will my life be like a year from now if I do make a change?

  • How will I feel about myself when I achieve my goal?  
  • How will those around me feel if I achieve my goal? 

If you are more excited about how your life will be if you do achieve a goal, then take the first step and book a free introductory session with me!

How I Can Help You

As your Life Coach, I can help you to deal with any issues, big or small.  I have been through the process and have seen first-hand how transformational life coaching is. I have guided clients who have: 
  • Started their own business 
  • Become more efficient at work 
  • Grown their business
  • Develop and grow their career
  • Gain control of their finances 
  • Gain control of life in general 
  • Went through major life change i.e. retirement 
  • Have felt that they were stuck and wanted to move forward

Check out the testimonials on my website. If you are still unsure about coaching and what to find out more, get in touch for a free introductory call, drop me an email and I will call you sumaiyah@sbuxcoaching.com 


In this session, we will talk about where you are right now and where you want to be.  I will answer any questions that you may have about coaching and help you to see if coaching is for you.  

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