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How to Choose the Right Life Coach for You
Read more: How to Choose the Right Life Coach for YouLet’s be honest — choosing a life coach can feel a lot like dating. You want someone you click with, someone who gets you, and most importantly, someone who can help you make real progress. Not just someone who hands you a motivational quote and wishes you luck.
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Why I Love Being a Life Coach
Read more: Why I Love Being a Life CoachHonestly, being a life coach is one of the best things that’s ever happened to me. Every day, I get to meet incredible people, hear their stories, and watch them step into their power. It’s the coolest thing.
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The Power of Life Coaching: Insights from Oprah Winfrey and Martha Beck
Read more: The Power of Life Coaching: Insights from Oprah Winfrey and Martha BeckOprah Winfrey has long championed the transformative power of life coaching, often turning to her trusted advisor, Martha Beck, for guidance. Their collaborations delve deep into personal growth, authenticity, and the journey toward inner peace.
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How Online Life Coaching Works (And Why It’s So Effective)
Read more: How Online Life Coaching Works (And Why It’s So Effective)Online life coaching is personal growth on your terms. It’s flexible, it’s powerful, and it works because it puts you first. Are you ready to meet life on your terms?
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How to Break Big Dreams into Bite-Sized Action Steps
Read more: How to Break Big Dreams into Bite-Sized Action StepsWe all have those big, audacious dreams. You know the ones—the kind that light you up but also leave you feeling overwhelmed when you think about how to actually achieve them. Whether it’s launching a business, writing a book, or getting fit, big dreams can feel like mountains. But here’s the thing: you don’t climb a mountain in one giant leap.
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The #1 Reason You’re Not Achieving Your Goals (and How to Fix It)
Read more: The #1 Reason You’re Not Achieving Your Goals (and How to Fix It)The #1 reason most people don’t achieve their goals isn’t laziness or lack of discipline. It’s this: your goals aren’t clear or connected to your deeper “why.” When goals are vague, unrealistic, or disconnected from what truly matters to you, it becomes nearly impossible to follow through.
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A Day in the Life of a Life Coach
Read more: A Day in the Life of a Life CoachPeople often ask, “What does a life coach actually do all day?” While every coach’s schedule looks a little different, the heart of the work remains the same: guiding others toward clarity, confidence, and intentional living. Behind the scenes, it’s a balance of deep conversations, ongoing learning, and holding space for real change. Here’s a look at a typical day in the life of a life coach.
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Before & After Life Coaching: Real Stories of Coaching Success
Read more: Before & After Life Coaching: Real Stories of Coaching SuccessEvery day, people stuck in cycles of stress, confusion, or lack of direction are finding a renewed sense of purpose through life coaching. Whether it’s about career changes, personal growth, or learning to set boundaries, coaching has helped individuals move from uncertainty to empowerment. Here are three real-life examples of how coaching has made a tangible difference.
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Life Coaching: The Care and Feeding of Your Self
Read more: Life Coaching: The Care and Feeding of Your SelfCongratulations! You are now the proud caretaker of a vibrant, complex, and occasionally stubborn creature: YOU! Please follow these official Care and Feeding Instructions.
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Life Coaching: Your Recipe for Success
Read more: Life Coaching: Your Recipe for SuccessSuccess isn’t a one-size-fits-all dish. It’s personal, messy, and sometimes requires a few taste tests before you get it just right. That’s where collaboration becomes the secret ingredient you didn’t know you were missing.
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Creating a Life You Love: How Coaching Makes It Possible
Read more: Creating a Life You Love: How Coaching Makes It PossibleLife can feel like a wild, never-ending juggling act—career, relationships, dreams, fears, and about a million other things. No wonder it’s so easy to lose sight of what you actually want. That’s where life coaching comes in.
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The Secret Weapon of High Achievers: A Life Coach
Read more: The Secret Weapon of High Achievers: A Life CoachWant to know a dirty little secret about top performers, elite athletes, and powerhouse entrepreneurs? They don’t do it alone. If life coaching helped Oprah Winfrey, Serena Williams, and Bill Gates… maybe it’s time to grab a coach for yourself!
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Unlocking Greatness: Serena Williams on the Transformative Power of Life Coaching
Read more: Unlocking Greatness: Serena Williams on the Transformative Power of Life CoachingSerena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, has long been celebrated for her athletic prowess. Yet, behind her on-court success lies a commitment to personal growth and mental resilience, much of which she attributes to her work with a famous life coach. Their collaboration offers profound insights into the value of life coaching in achieving both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
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Actualizing Achievement: Leonardo DiCaprio’s Many Collaborations with Life Coaches
Read more: Actualizing Achievement: Leonardo DiCaprio’s Many Collaborations with Life CoachesLeonardo DiCaprio, renowned for his compelling performances and environmental advocacy, has also embraced life coaching to enhance his personal and professional growth. Throughout his career, DiCaprio has collaborated with various coaches who have played pivotal roles in his development.
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Creating Success: Bill Gates and Unlocking Potential through Life Coaching
Read more: Creating Success: Bill Gates and Unlocking Potential through Life Coaching“Everyone needs a coach. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a basketball player, a tennis player, a gymnast or a bridge player. We all need people who give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” — Bill Gates, 2013
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Finding Your North Star: A Beginner’s Guide to Life Coaching
Read more: Finding Your North Star: A Beginner’s Guide to Life CoachingEver feel like you’re moving, but not really getting anywhere? Like you’re busy all the time, but something important is missing? Here’s what a beginner should know about working with a life coach.
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The Art of Listening: A Life Coach’s Secret Superpower
Read more: The Art of Listening: A Life Coach’s Secret SuperpowerA great life coach doesn’t just hear what you’re saying — they listen for what you’re really saying. They catch the hesitation behind your words, the doubts you barely voice, and the dreams you almost talk yourself out of. And then they help you bring it all to the surface, so you can finally deal with it, own it, and move forward.
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Why Investing in Yourself Is the Best Investment You’ll Ever Make
Read more: Why Investing in Yourself Is the Best Investment You’ll Ever MakeLet’s be real: you’ll spend money on a lot of things in life — phones, cars, vacations, takeout (hello, DoorDash). But the best investment you’ll ever make? It’s you.
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The Journey to Becoming Your Best Self Starts Here
Read more: The Journey to Becoming Your Best Self Starts HereEveryone talks about “becoming your best self” like it’s some magical place you arrive at after reading one self-help book and drinking a green smoothie. Spoiler alert: it’s not. It’s a journey — sometimes messy, often uncomfortable, but always worth it.
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What to Expect in Your First Life Coaching Session
Read more: What to Expect in Your First Life Coaching SessionFirst life coaching session coming up? Feeling excited… and maybe a little nervous? Totally normal. Most people don’t know what to expect — and spoiler alert: it’s not just someone yelling affirmations at you or handing you a 5-year life plan.
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On the Role of a Life Coach
Read more: On the Role of a Life CoachCoaching isn’t about giving advice or providing quick fixes; it’s about creating a safe space where people can truly explore who they are.
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Goal Setting That Actually Works: A Coach’s Perspective
Read more: Goal Setting That Actually Works: A Coach’s PerspectiveLet’s be honest — we’ve all set goals that sounded amazing… until they fizzled out two weeks later. (Looking at you, New Year’s resolutions.) As a life coach, I see this all the time. It’s not that people aren’t motivated; it’s that no one teaches us how to actually set goals in a way that sticks.
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The Power of Intention: How Life Coaching Helps You Focus
Read more: The Power of Intention: How Life Coaching Helps You FocusEver feel like you’re running full speed… but not exactly sure where you’re going? Welcome to the club. In a world obsessed with “doing more,” it’s easy to get busy without getting any closer to what actually matters to you. That’s where intention — and life coaching — come in.
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Life Coaching vs. Therapy: What’s the Difference?
Read more: Life Coaching vs. Therapy: What’s the Difference?In today’s world, investing in personal growth is becoming more and more common. Two popular options that often come up are life coaching and therapy. Although they may seem similar at first glance, they serve very different purposes — and understanding those differences can help you choose the right path for your journey.
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Common Myths About Life Coaching (and the Truth Behind Them)
Read more: Common Myths About Life Coaching (and the Truth Behind Them)• Myth #1: Life coaches tell you what to do. • Myth #2: You need to be “broken” to hire a coach. • Myth #3: Coaching is just “rah-rah” motivation. • Myth #4: All life coaches are the same.
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Creating Sustainable Change: Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work
Read more: Creating Sustainable Change: Why Quick Fixes Don’t WorkIf you’ve ever fallen for a “30 days to a new you!” promise, you’re not alone. Quick fixes are tempting — they offer a hit of excitement and the illusion of instant results. But here’s the tough love: real, lasting change doesn’t happen overnight. It’s built, not bought.
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The Role of Self-Discovery in Personal Growth
Read more: The Role of Self-Discovery in Personal GrowthHere’s something they don’t always tell you about personal growth: it’s not about becoming someone new — it’s about becoming more of who you already are.
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Thanks for the new website, BBowersDesign.com!
Read more: Thanks for the new website, BBowersDesign.com!I’m thrilled to share that I have a beautiful new website, thanks to the incredible work of Brian at BBowersDesign.com! From the moment you land on the site, the stunning visual metaphors and watercolor motifs create a welcoming, inspiring atmosphere — subtly motivational without ever feeling overwhelming. It’s exactly the feeling I want my clients […]
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Beautiful Watercolor Paintings of a Tree Transitioning through the Seasons
Read more: Beautiful Watercolor Paintings of a Tree Transitioning through the SeasonsWatching this sycamore tree shift through the seasons felt a lot like watching the different chapters of a person’s life unfold. Each painting in this series captures a moment — the fresh start of spring, the full bloom of summer, the letting go of fall, and the quiet rest of winter — all reminders that […]
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Amazing watercolor art of a butterfly’s cycle of rebirth! 🦋
Read more: Amazing watercolor art of a butterfly’s cycle of rebirth! 🦋This watercolor series invites viewers on a delicate and powerful journey through the life cycle of the monarch butterfly—a symbol of transformation, resilience, and natural wonder. Each painting captures a distinct stage, from the tender beginning of a milkweed-munching caterpillar hatched from an egg to the dramatic unfurling of wings in a freshly emerged butterfly. […]