Information On Working As A Certified Life Practitioner

By Patrick Long


You have just obtained your certificate as a life coach or are planning to do so. However, you do not know the next steps to take after accomplishing such a huge milestone. You want to put the certificate into good use. This write-up discusses how to work as a certified life practitioner.

The first step you should take is to specialize in a particular area. There are a lot of fields involved with being a life coach. You want to focus your expertise in only one area that you feel the most comfortable in. It can be confusing to customers to find out that you offer services different from their specific need. Most would even question your integrity and would not want to work with you.

Go through the required training. You cannot just be a coach without having to go through some certain program. Pick a program accredited by known organizations. An example is the International Coach Federation. You have to complete training that meets its standards for you to be a member of the organization. It is recognized worldwide hence the name international.

Having completed a training program, get a certificate to show for your skills. It is a great way to earn the trust of the clients when you have a credential to prove your professionalism. This is especially true when the accreditation comes from a world known organization such as the International Association of Coaching. It shows that you are knowledgeable about the services you are offering and that you possess the required skills relating to the profession.

Be a registered entity to begin offering your services. Do no start operations without having to register with the relevant authorities. Consider registering as a limited liability company to avoid being liable for any lawsuit filed against the company. You could also register as the sole proprietor if you are willing to take risks. Do not forget to get the tax compliant certificate and file them when required to.

Location of your office is really important. You must be in an area where there are more of your target customers. Being in an area that you receive very few to no clients could be devastating for the business. After figuring out the location, find a good enough space to be your office. A big space gives enough confidence to both you and the clients.

Figure out the costs to charge your clients. The prices should not be too high for services they could access from somewhere else at a cheap. You want to attract new customers and to retain your clientele as much as you can. Come up with charges that are not too low to run your company and not too high that the consumers cannot afford. A good way to determine your pricing model is to see how much most coaches charge.

Make sure you have insured your business to cover any damages or losses you encounter. If you have employees working for you, consider setting a compensation cover for your workers. Businesses often have low periods, and you could be having trouble paying your employees. You probably do not need an insurance cover yourself, but you could check with your provider for options.




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