For those of you who haven't caught up with a Life Coach, you most likely have some questions about what exactly that is. We've outlined a few questions and answers to help you understand the service a coach provides and the process they follow.

These are actual questions that one of our clients asked when interviewing Life Coach, Sandra Wood.

If I told you that I wanted to have a life makeover, what questions would you shoot back at me? Knowing what you want to change and what goals you have in mind is imperative. What areas of your life need the most focus? What is the most powerful feeling you want to have about your life? (ie, focus, calm, balance?) What kinds of success do you want to achieve?

If I asked you how you could help me to make-over my life, what would you tell me? Coaching is like planning a vacation. First we pick the destination, and then we start to plan the trip. We implement and put into action those steps that get you closer to your goal.

What are the most common issues that clients come to you to help them resolve? Individuals come to coaching to be more productive, organized, focused, balanced and energized. Clients are looking for an accountibility partner who can help them stay on course.

Is it really possible to permanently make over your life, or will you ultimate just fall back into old habits and patterns? You can change habits and patterns with time and consistency. Changing habits and behaviors is a lifelong process but one that is certainly attainable and worth the effort.

What are the first steps to take when you want to make lasting changes? Identify what is most important and you can anchor your changes in something that is meaningful. Understand your values and what you most want out of life. Get very clear about what you don't want.

What are the most common problems that plague the careers of executives, entrepreneurs and decision-makers? Not taking enough time to take care of themselves: emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually. Not delegating appropriately. Not knowing how to effectively manage staff. Not completing projects and staying focused on one thing at a time.

What roadblocks do people deal with when making changes? Simply stated it is a lack of awareness around their thought process, belief system and emotional state of their lives. Old habits and patterns without a plan to change will continue to prevail. Changing your life is a process that can be addressed one step at a time.

What am I looking for when selecting a coach? Make sure you find a good fit for your personality and skill set. Each coach brings certain strengths to their approach. In any situation, your coach should focus on helping you set realistic attainable goals and plans, and be your accountibilty partner in making your desired changes happen. Good coaches are positive, have a good knowledge base, and show up focused on the most important thing: You! 

Now that you know more about the process of Life Coaching, find out if it's right for you by taking this quiz.

If you are ready to start, by all means contact sandra [at] innerpathcoaching [dot] com right away!

We believe that you have an Executive inside you. Yes, you are the Executive of your own life.

You are the only one that can move your arms and legs, make your mouth talk, think with your brain. No one else. Only you. No cop outs. No excuses.

Executive functions are a must for goal-directed behavior. They include the ability to initiate and stop actions, to monitor and change behavior as needed, and to plan future behavior when faced with novel tasks and situations. Executive functions allow us to anticipate outcomes and adapt to changing situations.

Each of us uses our executive functions in reasoning and thought process every day. Again, what does this prove? That you are your own top-level decision-maker carrying out a vision for your life.

So what does this all mean for you? Tag, you're it.

I listened to Michael Gerber, the author of E Myth and Awakening the Entrepreneur Within, share insights into his newest book, How Ordinary People Can Create Extraordinary Companies. Michael's Blog. (then hyper link: http://www.inthedreamingroom.com/shop.html)

Six million new businesses are started every year and 90% fail within two years. "Just because you love what you do-doesn't mean you are an entrepreneur. Single self employment has no capacity to grow...They are a shrink to fit model of ideas and expectations." As Michael Gerber said, "It is a desperate place to be and a tragic position because you are not inspired to go beyond." Growing as an entrepreneur goes far beyond personal growth. "If you open up and awaken to the Creator within, your world is transformed." He calls this Conscious Entrepreneurship, meaning that you have to make your vision BIGGER than earning a living and paying bills.

Michael describes Intentional Dreaming. "There are mechanics to all this. We need to learn to blend engineering with imagination. It starts with a dream and then moves into intentional organization. You make your goal and vision scalable. There is a prototype so you can reproduce it. Once it can be reproduced-you have created abundance on all levels and the idea if you have dreamed it big-will meet your vision."

Be a dreamer: Have a dream and a result in mind. "Dreaming is the act of intention."

Be a thinker: Have a vision and a system for accomplishing your dream. "Engage in the process to reinvent the world."

Be a storyteller: Have a BIG purpose statement.

Be a leader: Have no doubts and know your mission.

So begin to dream big about your work and about your life. Create a system that you can test. Allow imagination and passion to take hold, and realize most profoundly that anything is possible.