Can everyone become a life coach?

Anyone can set themselves up as a life coach and charge hefty fees for trying to help people achieve goals or desires in their personal or professional lives. As our desire to find fulfilment in all areas of our lives increases, so has the number of people seeking a coach to help them.

Is it hard to make a living as a life coach?

About becoming a coach, the average income of a life coach in the U.S. today is between $30,000 – $40,000. Only 10\% to 20\% or so make six-figure incomes, and many more life coaches don’t make anywhere near $30,000. It’s not an easy path, and clients simply will not fall in your lap.

How many years does it take to become a life coach?

On average, most coaching programs require you to complete between 40 and 160 hours of work in order to gain ICF certification, which usually takes between 6 to 12 months to complete. Of course, this range of time hinges on whether you are receiving a base-level certification or chasing an advanced one.

What qualifies you to be a life coach?

Generally, there are no specific requirements needed to become a life coach. Many people who enter the field have a background in mental health or counseling. Others enter the field simply because they always loved helping people, offering advice and providing guidance.

Is life coaching legal?

Life coaching is a fast-growing field but isn’t regulated by any state or federal agency. There is no licensing requirement. Anyone who wants to be a life coach can pursue the profession. Certification lets others know you have specific training and are serious about the career.

Who is the most expensive life coach?

That was until I came across Michael Serwa, self-proclaimed “Life Coach for the Elite”, who appears to be the highest paid one-to-one life coach in the UK, and is on his way to be making a seven figure income.