Why Do People Need A Coach?

An excellent question, with several answers that may take a bit of "out of the box" thinking to understand and appreciate.

If you do a search online for "life coach benefits", you will find hundreds of articles on the subject.  Most of them will say the same thing, but in a number of different ways.  Since we all learn differently, you will find a number of "answers" to this question on this page.  Some are "to the point", some are more visual, and there is a video or two as well for those who like to "see & hear" at the same time.

For those of you in a hurry, here is a good, concise, answer to the question:

Life Coaching is motivational, inspiring, positive, exciting and action driven. Life coaching helps you look at where you are now and where you’d like to be, and helps you to bridge the gap. By raising awareness and encouraging you to take responsibility for your life, life coaching can help you rise to your own particular challenge and go further than you ever thought possible.
Now, some of us like lists.  So, here is a short list of the various topics and issues in which a coach can assist others.
Building self-confidence and self-esteem
Goal setting
Reducing your stress level
Motivation
Learning relaxation techniques
Overcoming anxiety and fear
Transitions in Life
Improving your health and physical fitness
Coping with A.D.D. / A.D.H.D.
Spirituality and religion issues
Help with losing weight and diet
Overcoming eating disorders
Coping with Grief and Bereavement/loss of loved one
Building stronger communication skills
Developing time management skills
Overcoming phobias
Finding balance between work and home life
Setting financial goals to achieve wealth
Achieving better relationship skills( family, marriage & couples )
Coping with Divorce
Anger management
Getting out of debt
Retirement Issues
Providing academic and educational guidance
Becoming a better parent
Coming to terms with gender issues
Dealing with Empty Nest Syndrome
Bringing coaching aspects into the workplace
Advancement in your career
Career Path Assessment
Becoming a better mentor
Becoming a more effective speaker
Building leadership skills
Achieving better organizations skills
Setting professional goals
Getting past writer's block as an author
Improving Quality of Life
Increased sales and profit margins for business
Guidance setting up a new business
Learning effective management skills
Becoming a better motivational speaker
Coping with loss of a employment or downsizing