Life coaching is a fast-growing field but isnt 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.

Do life coaches get certified?

Life coaches also arent licensed… yet. But a good life coach IS certified, and that certification is called a CPC, or Certified Professional Coach. What this means is that a life coach attends an accredited life coach certification program, and passes a written and oral exam once complete.

How many clients do life coaches have?

According to the ICF, active coach practitioners are serving 11.7 clients at a time. For life coaches with 10+ years of experience, the average number of active clients is 15. But for life coaches with less than a year in practice, their average is 6 clients.

What types of life coaches are out there?

Personal coach. If youre struggling with work/life balance or how things in your personal life are affecting your professional performance, consider a personal coach. Accountability coach. Career coach. Executive coach. Leadership coach. Strategic coach. Team coach. Specialty coaches.27 Jun 2019