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Life Coaching is Overpriced!
Life coaches are people who have a knack for helping people. Like any other type of coach, they are a blend of cheerleader, counselor, mentor, trusted friend, and advisor. They inspire, motivate, and cheer their clients on towards success. Many go through some kind of certification process so that they can fine tune their listening skills and learn how to ask thought provoking questions that get the client thinking outside of the box. Just like with athletic coaches, life coaches are only as effective as the relationship they build with others. A beloved coach of any kind can inspire an individual to bypass their inner critic and live up to their full potential.
The problem is that most people cannot afford to hire a personal life coach. The
average fee is around $160 per hour. People are expected to pay anywhere between
$400-
Many would argue that success, peace of mind, and self-
When compared to doctors’ and lawyers’ hourly rate, the Life Coach does not appear to be charging too much. But here is the catch. Most of us do not keep a doctor or lawyer on retainer always available and ready at our first cry for help. We pay doctors and lawyers as much as we do because we have no choice. We need their help and they know it. To some extent the insurance companies and the legal system have made their hourly rates necessary. We do not have to hire a life coach the way we sometimes have to hire a doctor. Life coaches are not under government regulations and they are not sued for malpractice. They really do not have to charge as much as they do.
In response to this problem, Skye Thomas, CEO of Tomorrow’s Edge an Internet leader in inspiring leaps of faith is encouraging other Life Coaches to consider lowering their prices. “It’s supply and demand. Lot’s of people want life coaches, but few can afford it. The coach who lowers their rates will pick up more business and ultimately will touch more lives.” To test her theory, Skye has begun offering Life Coaching through her website www.TomorrowsEdge.net at $50 per hour to see if more people will utilize coaching services. “Luckily, I’ve got my day job to fall back on, so if things don’t work out I won’t have to eat too much crow!” laughs Skye.
Skye Thomas is a published author, self-