Many attorneys find themselves with a law career that has become like a high-speed train to "nowhere" or at least not the place they originally envisioned. If they don't take control soon enough, they often find themselves 10 or 20 years later on a career path that leads to a path of unhappiness. That's why many life coaches for attorneys work closely with clients to help them re-envision their career path and maybe even envision a new career.
What exactly is a life coach? A life coach is someone who works with a client as a sounding board or motivator. They also help those who want to make a change in their life; but are unsure about what direction t
hey want to take and/or how they can make a change.
What are some the services a life coach provide?
Help attorneys attain career, personal and/or financial goals.
Helping attorneys who want to change careers make a smooth transition.
Help attorneys achieve work/life balance in their current career.
Help attorneys develop the skills and social capital to move their career to the next level.
Help attorneys develop powerful negotiating skills necessary for professional success.
Who would most likely benefit from a life coach?
• Attorneys who are finding it difficult to attain both personal and career goals
• Attorneys who have discovered that the actual practice of law is not what they originally envisioned during law school
• Attorneys who currently are not experiencing the level of meaningful work they would like to experience
• Attorneys who are considering a career change
• Attorneys who would like to take their career to the "next level"
• Attorneys who want to create a healthy work/life balance.
To find out more about life coaches visit http://www.international-coaching-council.com/ or http://www.coachfederation.org/.