Appreciation of a Professional Life Coach vs. a Friend

     Appreciation of the professionalism of professional life coaches can sometimes be short coming.  With life coaches, it can be hard for people to tell the difference between a coach and a good friend.  Just like any other profession, there are issues that have to be dealt with when it comes to clients and potential clients.
     Life coaches (professional one's at least) are not friends, but are professionals that provide a valuable service to their clients.  It is their duty to coach you on your goals and help the client lead a balanced life.  Sometimes, the line between a coach and a friend can become blurred.  This leads to several issues that can make a coach less effective or not effective at all.
     Life coaches have a fiduciary duty to not harm clients and look out for a clients best interests.  They are suppose to be removed from the situation (an outsider looking in).  A friend does not have an official, clearly defined fiduciary duty to a fellow friend.  Also friends tend to be emotionally involved with situations concerning their friends.  This can lead to other issues that can complicate friendship relationships.
     Friends a great to have and great to confide in, but when it comes to coaching and life coaching, it is better to hire a professional.  A simple way to tell a professional from a non professional is not the simplest thing, but here are some guidelines; have a certification in Life Coaching along with a degree in some type of personal science such as Social Science, Psychology, Administration of Justice, or Communications.  Also remember that you get what you pay for.  Professionals charge professional prices.
     Thanks for reading and remember, life coaches are looking to make sure their clients succeed in their goals!

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