What Working with a Life Coach is Really Like—It's Not What You Think

What Working with a Life Coach is Really Like—It's Not What You Think

"So... do I lie on a couch and talk about my childhood?"

I get this question a lot, and I totally understand the confusion. Thanks to movies and TV, most people think coaching looks like therapy—diving deep into past traumas and analyzing why you are the way you are. But here's the beautiful truth: life coaching is actually the opposite of that.

Coaching isn't about figuring out what happened to you in the past. It's about designing what's possible for you in the future.

The Real Magic of Life Coaching

Picture this: instead of spending months dissecting why you struggle with confidence, we spend our time building it. Instead of analyzing why you're stuck, we create a roadmap for getting unstuck. Instead of dwelling on past mistakes, we focus on future possibilities.

In my coaching sessions, I use what I call the Insight Coaching approach combined with practical SMART methods. This means we're not just talking about your dreams—we're turning them into specific, measurable, achievable plans with real timelines and concrete action steps.

A typical session might start with you saying, "I feel stuck in my career but don't know what to do about it." By the end of our conversation, you'll have three specific actions to take this week, a clear vision of what you actually want, and the confidence to start moving toward it.

What Actually Happens in a Coaching Session

Forget everything you think you know about what coaching looks like. Here's what really happens:

We Start with Where You Are Right Now No digging into your past required. We begin with your current reality—what's working, what's not, and what you want to change. It's refreshingly present-focused and immediately practical.

We Get Specific About What You Want Instead of vague goals like "be happier," we create crystal-clear visions. What does happiness actually look like for you? What would need to change for you to feel fulfilled? We turn abstract dreams into concrete targets you can actually work toward.

We Design Your Action Plan This is where the SMART method comes in. We break down your big goals into Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound steps. No more feeling overwhelmed by the enormity of change—just clear, doable actions that build momentum.

We Identify and Remove What's in Your Way Not through endless analysis, but through practical problem-solving. If fear is holding you back, we create strategies to move forward despite the fear. If limiting beliefs are the issue, we replace them with empowering truths. Everything is solution-focused and forward-moving.

The Surprising Truth About Coaching

Here's what catches most people off guard: coaching feels hopeful, not heavy. Energizing, not exhausting. You leave sessions feeling excited about your life instead of drained by it.

One client told me, "I thought I'd spend weeks talking about why I'm afraid to start my business. Instead, by our second session, I had a business plan and my first client lined up. I wish I'd known coaching was about possibility, not problems."

Another shared, "I expected to analyze why I'm a people-pleaser. Instead, we focused on how to set boundaries and what my life would look like when I honor my own needs. It was incredibly empowering."

Who Actually Benefits from Coaching

You don't need to be broken to benefit from coaching. In fact, coaching works best for people who are already functioning well but know they're capable of more. You're perfect for coaching if:

• You have goals but feel stuck on how to achieve them

• You know what you don't want but struggle to clarify what you do want

• You're tired of your own patterns and ready for real change

• You want accountability and support as you grow

• You're ready to invest in yourself and your future

Your Future Self is Waiting

Life coaching isn't about fixing what's wrong with you—it's about unleashing what's already right with you. It's about bridging the gap between where you are and where you want to be, with practical tools, unwavering support, and a clear roadmap to get there.

Your dreams aren't too big. Your goals aren't unrealistic. You're not asking for too much. You just need someone who believes in your potential as much as you do and can help you turn that potential into reality.

If this resonated with you and you'd be interested in experiencing what coaching is really like, reach out to Priceless Coaching to schedule a gifted session at a time that works for you!