FAQs—Working with a Life Coach
What to expect when working with me, Scott MacEachern as your life coach:
As your life coach I’ll be there as someone who motivates you to improve your life by offering guidance, support, and accountability as you work toward your personal and/or professional goals. Unlike therapists, who often focus on healing past trauma or mental health challenges, life coaches are more future-focused and goal-oriented.
What is a Life Coach?
A Life Coach is a professional who partners with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process to support personal growth, clarify goals, and overcome obstacles. Life coaching is action-oriented and future-focused, helping you move from where you are to where you want to be.
How is a Life Coach different from a therapist?
While both provide support, therapy focuses on healing past trauma and emotional issues, often rooted in the past. Life coaching, on the other hand, focuses on the present and future, empowering clients to create strategies and action plans to achieve specific goals.
Who works with a Life Coach?
People from all walks of life work with Life Coaches—entrepreneurs, professionals, parents, creatives, retirees, and students. Common reasons include seeking clarity, navigating transitions, improving confidence, managing stress, or creating a more fulfilling life.
What kinds of goals can I work on with a Life Coach?
Life Coaches help with:
- Career changes and direction
- Relationship challenges
- Time management and productivity
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Decision-making
- Setting boundaries
- Personal development and life balance
- Aligning life with values and purpose
How does coaching work?
Coaching typically involves regular sessions (often weekly or biweekly) via phone, video, or in person. Sessions include goal setting, honest conversation, accountability, and strategic planning. Between sessions, clients may be given reflective or action-based exercises.
Is coaching confidential?
Yes. All sessions are private and confidential, within the bounds of legal exceptions (e.g., risk of harm). Your coach should provide a clear confidentiality agreement before you begin.
How long do people work with a Life Coach?
It varies. Some people work with a coach for a few sessions to navigate a specific situation, while others build ongoing coaching relationships over several months. The duration depends on your goals, preferences, and budget.
What are the benefits of coaching?
Benefits include:
- Greater clarity and focus
- Increased confidence and motivation
- Better decision-making
- Stronger boundaries
- Improved relationships
- Progress toward personal or professional goals
- A more meaningful, balanced life
How do I know if coaching is right for me?
If you're feeling stuck, seeking change, or want structured support in reaching goals, coaching might be a good fit. A discovery or consultation session can help determine whether it’s the right approach for you.
How do I choose the right Life Coach?
Look for someone whose style, experience, and values align with yours. Most coaches offer a free consultation—use that time to ask questions, share your goals, and see if there's a natural rapport. Think of a life coach like a personal trainer for your goals, they don’t do the work for you, however they help you do it better, smarter, and more consistently. Want to know how a life coach might help in a specific situation? Contact me.