You May Need a Life Coach if...
People are sometimes afraid to admit that they may need some help and guidance.
Some think it's a sign of weakness, others a sign of defeat.
In reality, using a career or life coach could be the smartest decision
in terms of getting where you want to go.
Coaches can offer new perspectives and ideas,
and a good one will enable you to expand your thinking and encourage brainstorming.
Could you benefit from the help of a career or life coach? Take this quiz and find out.
(Scoring is found at the end of the quiz.)
Directions: Answer true or false to the following statements.
- I feel as though I have lost direction or focus and am not sure how to regain it.
- I am getting no results in my current job-search or other life pursuits.
- I feel burnt out but don’t know what to do next.
- I am considering relocating for a fresh start.
- I am concerned about being downsized in the near future and need a career plan.
- I am considering a big change in career or lifestyle, and I need some advice and coaching.
- I’m feeling stuck in a life or job I never really wanted.
- I am at a crossroads and really need help developing some alternatives.
- I need help and support in developing my network of personal or professional contacts.
- I'm a high-achiever but stuck in a job that doesn’t reward my talents and abilities.
- I’ve discovered that my values and the values of others in my life do not match.
- I feel as though my work or relationships are suffering because I just don’t care anymore.
13. I am ready for success in my life -- and I need help making it happen
14. I’m thinking of starting my own business.
15. I can’t seem to resolve an ever-escalating conflict with an influential person in my life.
16. My physical health or mental well-being is suffering because of my job, relationship or lifestyle.
17. I feel as though I am just a cog in a machine.
18. I don’t seem to be recognized for my contributions either personal or professional.
19. I am not being compensated adequately for my skills.
20. I constantly feel overwhelmed, overworked, and overburdened.
21. I feel a need to make a plan for the next stage of my life.
22. I know exactly what I want to do with my life, but I have no idea how to get there.
23. I am ready and willing to take action, but need some honest answers.
24. My friends and family keep suggesting that I need to make a career or lifestyle change.
25. I am on a path of renewal and self-growth and want to continue moving forward.
26. I need to find a better way to find a balance between work and family.
27. It’s time to get my career in shape.
28. Everyone else around me seems much happier and successful than I am.
29. I work too much and want to have more time for my hobbies and personal interests.
30. I’m an idea person and need some help in transforming my ideas into realities.
Scoring Directions/Results: Give yourself one point for each "true" response.
Some experts suggest that answering just one of these 30 statements with "true"
is a sign that you should consider working with a life coach.
I believe that the following is an accurate guide:
1-3 points: | Your life is generally in good shape, but you need to find the time to deal with thissue you're facing. A coach could help you clarify and move faster. |
4-7 points: | Your life is heading to a major crossroads, and you need to begin a period of introspection, planning, and improvement. A life coach could help you deal with identifying the paths of your crossroads. |
8+ points: | You currently face multiple problems that you may be able to sort through, and it would be very beneficial for you to use a coach to help & guide you. |
"I Can Help!"