Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is life coaching different from therapy?
A: Life coaching is focused on moving forward through action, not on analyzing past trauma. A life coach helps you reach your own solutions through intentional questioning and reflection. While therapists remain separate from their patients, life coaches may share personal experiences to challenge and inspire their clients.
Q: How is life coaching different from consulting?
A: Consultants solve problems for their clients. Life coaches guide clients to discover their own solutions. While consultants focus on outcomes, life coaches focus on the individual, supporting them as they grow into the results they desire.
Q: What happens during a life coaching session?
A: Sessions are a conversation between you and your life coach, focused on your goals. You’ll reflect, answer targeted questions, and explore new perspectives that help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Q: How long does life coaching take to see results?
A: Every client is different. Some begin seeing progress after just a few sessions, while others prefer ongoing life coaching for consistent support and accountability.
Q: Is life coaching confidential?
A: Yes. Everything shared in a life coaching session remains private and confidential, creating a safe space to be open and honest.
Q: Do I need to prepare before starting life coaching?
A: You need to come to sessions with a willingness to be open and engaged. Initially, Momentous Self Life Coaching clients are encouraged to bring a specific goal or challenge, but curiosity and commitment to growth are truly the most important starting points.
Q: How often do sessions take place?
A: Most clients meet weekly or every other week, depending on their needs. This consistency helps keep momentum strong and supports steady progress.
Q: Can life coaching work alongside therapy?
A: Yes. Many clients find that therapy and life coaching complement one another. While therapy can help process the past, life coaching focuses on present action and future goals. Clients under the care of a mental health professional should disclose this life coaching relationship to their provider.
Q: What kinds of goals can life coaching help with?
A: Life coaching can support a wide range of goals, including improving work-life balance, making a career change, building confidence, strengthening relationships, or developing healthier habits.