Online Class: Life Coaching 101

Explore how life coaching evolved into a transformative practice that extends beyond sports, influencing business and personal lives alike. The course equips participants with tools to support clients' growth, focusing on communication, goal setting, and strategies for overcoming procrastination.

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  • 15
    Lessons
  • 26
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 94
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 15
    Hours
    average time
  • 1.5
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

The Evolution and Impact of Life Coaching

Coaching, historically renowned for its efficacy in the sports domain, has found its significance extending far beyond the field and into the boardrooms and personal lives of individuals worldwide. Initially, executive leaders reaped the benefits of coaching, witnessing enhancements in their decision-making and leadership abilities. But, over the past couple of decades, the horizons have expanded. Today, individuals from all walks of life seek coaching, not just to rectify their weaknesses but to magnify their strengths and realize their full potential.

The rising popularity of coaching in various facets of life has led to the growth of specialized niches within the field. Among these, Life Coaching stands out as a distinct and impactful practice, aiming to facilitate personal growth and transformation. By 2022, the global personal coaching market had reached a staggering value of over $3 billion, showcasing the demand and the impact it creates.

Delving into Life Coaching

Our comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration into the realm of Life Coaching. At its core, life coaching is about assisting individuals in enacting positive changes in various areas of their lives, be it personal, professional, or spiritual. The coach works in tandem with the client, offering a judgment-free zone to express, explore, and enact.

The synergy between a life coach and a client is pivotal. While the client holds the vision, the life coach provides the roadmap. Together, they strategize, set realistic goals, and devise action plans. The life coach's role oscillates between a guide, a mirror, and a catalyst. They not only help clients visualize their goals but also hold them accountable, ensuring consistent progress.

Flexibility is a quintessential trait for a life coach. It's not uncommon for an initially chosen path to hit a roadblock. In such scenarios, the coach's ability to quickly adapt and suggest alternative strategies becomes vital. Successes, too, provide learning opportunities. If a strategy proves effective in one area of a client's life, a skilled coach will help transpose that success onto other areas, creating a ripple effect of positive transformation.

One of the crucial aspects a life coach delves into is the intricate mechanics of motivation. Recognizing what drives an individual, what fuels their aspirations, and what barriers hinder their path is paramount. This insight lays the foundation for effective coaching strategies.

Course Overview: Your Journey to Becoming a Proficient Life Coach

This course offers a structured pathway comprising 15 enriching lessons:

  1. Life Coaching Basics: Introducing the fundamentals of life coaching and its distinction from other coaching niches.
  2. Responsibilities of a Life Coach: Understanding the ethics, obligations, and the scope of influence.
  3. Integrity and Responsibility: A deep dive into the moral compass guiding every coaching interaction.
  4. Spirituality: Exploring the role of spiritual alignment and its impact on holistic well-being.
  5. Communications: Mastering the art of effective communication, active listening, and empathy.
  6. Goal Setting: Learning the science and art behind setting achievable and inspiring goals.
  7. Attitude: Realizing the power of a positive mindset and techniques to cultivate it.
  8. Looking Inside: Techniques to facilitate introspection and self-awareness in clients.
  9. Leadership Training: Enhancing one's ability to guide, inspire, and lead by example.
  10. Procrastination: Unraveling the reasons behind procrastination and its impact on progress.
  11. Overcoming Procrastination: Strategies and tools to combat delays and drive action.
  12. Why We Resist Change: Psychological insights into the human resistance to change.
  13. How to Change: Effective methodologies to embrace change and harness it for growth.
  14. Setting Yourself Up to Win: Creating an environment and mindset conducive to success.
  15. Recognizing Success: Celebrating achievements and setting the stage for continued growth.

Each lesson has been meticulously designed to provide actionable insights, hands-on assignments, and interactive tools to ensure a holistic learning experience.

In conclusion, as the world continues to evolve and the need for personal development becomes ever more prominent, life coaching stands as a beacon of hope for many. By enrolling in this course, you're not just learning a profession; you're becoming a part of someone's journey to a better life. Join us, and let's make a difference, one life at a time.

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  • Self-Paced
  • 6 Months to Complete
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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1. Facing the Challenges in Life Coaching

To build a flourishing coaching practice, one must craft a strong personal brand and invest in ongoing professional development while fostering a culture of continuous improvement through client feedback. The adoption of digital platforms allows for expanded access and global reach, facilitating transformative coaching experiences. 15 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Life Coaching; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Lesson 1: Life Coaching Basics

Lesson 2. Embracing the Dual Role of Architect and Guide

In the reflective journey of life coaching, coaches act as mirrors revealing clients' hidden talents, fostering self-acceptance and growth. Through collaborative goal setting and monitoring progress, coaches cultivate optimism and intentionality, encapsulating the essence of fulfillment. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2: Responsibilities of a Life Coach

Lesson 3. Foundations of Integrity and Responsibility

Emotional intelligence supports responsible living, encouraging gentle awareness and emotional regulation for enhanced self-connection and empathetic interactions. Such emotional balance enriches relationships and professional roles, fostering resilience and transformative growth. 21 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 3 Assignment: People You Admire
  • Assessment: Lesson 3: Integrity and Responsibility

Lesson 4. Awakening Your Essence: Spirituality in a Material World

Amidst a materialistic society, spirituality offers a profound sense of purpose beyond transient desires, enriching personal growth and empathy through practices like meditation and nature immersion. By differentiating spirituality from religion, morality, and ethics, individuals can cultivate an understanding that embraces life's uncertainties, ultimately fostering wisdom and compassion. 12 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4: Spirituality

Lesson 5. Navigating the Complex Threads of Communication

From Shakespeare's wisdom to modern-day interactions, effective communication hinges on clarity, empathy, and feedback. This skill strengthens relationships, enhances professional success, and fosters community cohesion. 38 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Review 2 Practice Worksheets
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment A
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment B
  • Assessment: Lesson 5: Communications

Lesson 6. Clarity in Vision: The Art of Effective Goal Setting

Setting clear and strategic goals is essential for success, acting as a blueprint for personal and professional growth. Through the examples of historical figures and modern success stories, the lesson emphasizes the importance of learning from past experiences to effectively shape and achieve one's aspirations. 19 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment - Goal Setting
  • Assessment: Lesson 6: Goal Setting

Lesson 7. Shaping Reality: The Power of Attitude

Adopting a proactive attitude empowers individuals to face adversity with resilience, akin to a captain steering through stormy seas, while a negative mindset can trap one in a cycle of self-defeating behaviors. By proactively shifting focus from external negativity to cultivating an inner positive outlook, one can chart a course toward personal fulfillment. 36 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Attitude
  • Complete: Lesson 7 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 7: Attitude

Lesson 8. Journey to Self-Improvement: Harnessing Authentic Potential

Self-evaluation acts as both a compass and a map in personal growth, guiding individuals through honest assessment of their actions, habits, and goals. By reflecting on what a successful person in similar situations might do differently, individuals can craft a blueprint for their unrealized potential. 11 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8: Looking Inside

Lesson 9. Unlocking Potential: The True Essence of Leadership

Emphasizing voluntary rather than obligatory followership, leadership thrives on authenticity, integrity, and the ability to inspire and foster growth. Recognizing leadership as a skill rather than an inherent trait opens avenues for development and effectiveness, with influence drawn from genuine human qualities. 37 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 9 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 9: Leadership Training

Lesson 10. Unraveling Procrastination: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions

Procrastination is a common struggle stemming from fears such as failure, success, and perfectionism that leads to delayed tasks and its harmful consequences, impacting well-being and productivity. Overcoming procrastination involves self-awareness, setting specific goals, employing time management techniques, and practicing mindfulness and self-compassion. 36 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Procrastination
  • Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 10: Procrastination

Lesson 11. Battling Procrastination: A Comprehensive Guide to Reclaiming Your Time

Procrastination impacts personal, career, and health domains, leading to emotional and practical setbacks. Overcoming it involves self-assessment and implementing small, manageable changes towards goals. 21 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 11 Assignment: Procrastination
  • Assessment: Lesson 11: Overcoming Procrastination

Lesson 12. Momentum in Change: Small Steps Toward Transformation

Security and routine are comforting, yet they disguise the rich potential housed within change, often resisted due to fear of the unknown. Understanding habit formation allows individuals to navigate change mindfully, cultivating a resilient and empowered perspective. 11 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 12: Why We Resist Change

Lesson 13. Mindful Living in Today's World

Commitment sustains journeys through challenges—rooted in discovering the deep 'why' behind goals, combating fear with courage. Visualization enhances commitment with mental rewards, fostering resilience toward achieving our dreams. 11 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 13: How to Change

Lesson 14. Charting Your Course: The Integral Elements of Personal Growth

Friedrich Engels emphasizes the importance of action over theory, highlighting that personal development requires a continual commitment to self-improvement and goal-setting. By integrating resilience and active learning in daily life, one can craft a meaningful existence aligned with true aspirations. 36 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 14 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 14: Setting Yourself Up to Win

Lesson 15. The Power of Reflection and Growth

True friendships are deeply cherished as they signify mutual trust and empathy, going beyond acquaintances' superficial connections. Genuine interactions and a foundation of integrity, kindness, and reliability forge the strongest personal and professional bonds. 52 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 15: Recognizing Success
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
366
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define life coaching.
  • Describe responsibilities of a life coach.
  • Summarize why integrity and responsibility is pivotal in the role of a life coach.
  • Describe spirituality implications of life coaching.
  • Summarize the necessary communication skills for life coaching.
  • Define goal setting.
  • Describe attitude.
  • Define leadership training.
  • Describe ways to eliminate procrastination.
  • Recognize why we resist change.
  • Describe methods for embracing change.
  • Recognize and reward success.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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Course Title: Life Coaching 101
Course Number: 8900111
Lessons Rating: 4.61 / 5 Stars (7,401 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: With online access available nationwide, this course reaches all U.S. states, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Additionally, it’s open to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand.
Last Updated: February 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 1.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "I have thoroughly enjoyed this course. Not only was it helpful and insightful for a life coaching career but also helpful in my own life. The course material was interesting, engaging, well written, and easy to understand. The instructor was great as well. He was very responsive, supportive, and motivating. Over the years I have taken several interesting and applicable courses with Universal Class. This course was definitely one of the best!" -- Kimberly M.
  • "I found Eston to be very well versed on the subject matter, always giving relevant and constructive feedback on all submissions." -- Kristy H.
  • "The instructor was great giving feedback on each lesson, He also explain what was wrong if you got anything wrong on the test or assignment. Overall he was great." -- Ursula V.
  • "This course was a lot tougher than I thought it would be. The instructor offered a lot of very helpful feedback. I felt like he really challenged me to focus on the course work, dig deep and apply what I have learned from these lessons. I am thankful for this experience!" -- Annileen W.
  • "The instructor was absolutely amazing, very attentive and gave great feedback. The structure was very solid." -- Ashley d W.
  • "Awesome feedback, quick scoring and motivation to keep going." -- Lisa S.
  • "The instructor is excellent and feedback was great." -- Mohamed I.
  • "This course was wonderful and made me feel I was getting a the finest education." -- Virginia B.
  • "The Instructor had high standards which made me value the course and my learnings more." -- Angela D.
  • "The instructor was very informative and helpful." -- Charmaine B.
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