Anybody ever tried life coaching?

I just completed my training to be a life coach, and as a fellow medical spouse, I hope to work with other spouses of professionals. Coaching helps individuals to achieve better balance in their lives, accomplish more, overcome challenges, and so much more! Has anyone ever had experience with coaching? If so, I would love to hear about it.

Also, as part of my continued training and professional development, I am offering FREE sample coaching sessions. If you would like to experience what coaching is all about, let me know! You can contact me through this forum or at my website.

[diggitydot]

Probably best to NOT advertise your business here. 1.) It's online and people you don't know now have your info, and 2.) It's kinda spammy.

As for your question about considering being a life coach -- no. I'm probably the LAST person who should consider that route as my go-to advice is usually something well thought and considered like, "Fuck, em. They can go get bent."

[GrayMatterWife]

If you legitimately are a med-spouse, you should get to know us and let us get to know you. If you are just looking to pedal us a service--regardless of whether you are a med-spouse--I'd recommending packing it up and getting on down the road.

[weeniegeniewife]

As for your question about considering being a life coach -- no. I'm probably the LAST person who should consider that route as my go-to advice is usually something well thought and considered like, "Fuck, em. They can go get bent."

I :heart: you W.

[SuzySunshine]

Guys I think that's a little harsh. If you look at her site she's married to an Ortho.

If you're looking to join the site the intro forum is for that, we've been taken advantage of before by others who just came here to advertise something "beneficial" to us because we are med spouses so please forgive the skepticism.


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[MissCrabette]

I think that was a little harsh, too. She already did an intro. I remember they're doing the year abroad WITH KIDS! We've had members advertise their little side businesses before, but maybe not right off the bat.

MomSchwab, I hope you stick around, and maybe there will come a time when you're more a part of this community that this type of post won't be an issue.

[Pollyanna]

Yes, do stick around. Please understand that everyone tends to be very protective. Try not to take it personally but as a good sign that we are a tight knit group. We are very open to new members though.

Congrats on your new career and good luck! I think most of us consider iMSN as our personal life coach

[spotty_dog]

She's already introduced herself, she's the new member from Switzerland who's moving back to the US this summer.

You get points for trying to be proactive and network as you start your new business, go you!! But unfortunately you lose points by doing it this exact way -- this is a discussion forum, so think of it as a social club or a block party. We're always open to new friends but sometimes we take time to warm up. What you did was the equivalent of attending the party for a few minutes to do superficial introductions, then come back a month later and start passing out your business card to everyone in reach. Faux pas! You'll get past it though. C'mon in and mingle a little more, and be more subtle. All you have to do is make it know what you do. You'll see that we slaver to support the businesses of our dear iMSN pals, once the ice has been completely broken.

[v-girl]

She's already introduced herself, she's the new member from Switzerland who's moving back to the US this summer.

You get points for trying to be proactive and network as you start your new business, go you!! But unfortunately you lose points by doing it this exact way -- this is a discussion forum, so think of it as a social club or a block party. We're always open to new friends but sometimes we take time to warm up. What you did was the equivalent of attending the party for a few minutes to do superficial introductions, then come back a month later and start passing out your business card to everyone in reach. Faux pas! You'll get past it though. C'mon in and mingle a little more, and be more subtle. All you have to do is make it know what you do. You'll see that we slaver to support the businesses of our dear iMSN pals, once the ice has been completely broken.

What she said!

[GrayMatterWife]

Oh, ok. She definitely hasn't been a frequent poster since the intro.

Definitely stick around if you'd like to get to know all of us. Post frequently, so we can get to know you, too.

I don't really know what a life coach is, but I don't need anyone or anything else telling me how to live my life. I think my iPhone is bossy enough! Some people may need that kind of motivation, though.

Thank you for all of your honest responses. I'm truly sorry to have struck a negative chord for some of you. I know that I have read a lot more threads than I have posted to, so you haven't gotten a chance to know me very well yet. I also know there are a lot of others out there who benefit from this site without being very vocal. I think this is such a great community, and I certainly didn't mean to abuse it!

Starting my own business is extremely personal for me. It has been almost like giving birth to a 4th child. I had hoped to come here for help and support, though looking back I realize my post was more "spammy" than I had intended. I really appreciate the nuggets of encouragement that came through. I am also glad to hear there have been others who started businesses. Clearly I can learn a few things from those with more experience than me!

I'd love to become more connected with this community, especially since I am currently pretty isolated overseas. I'll do my best to rejoin the party, and be a little more vocal as I mingle. Next round of drinks is on me!

[Meenah]

We are gald to have you join us. I can't imagine being overseas for an extended period of time. Knowing that it is temporary is probably a double edged sword. Nice to know it isn't forever, but like any move for medical training difficult to try to make friends knowing you would be leaving soon. Then trow in the language barrier!

[spotty_dog]

[PrincessFiona]

So sorry for the negative responses.
If you're interested, you are welcome to write articles for the main page about life coaching topics. We are happy to help you get the word out that way.

Kris

[diggitydot]

So sorry for the negative responses.
If you're interested, you are welcome to write articles for the main page about life coaching topics. We are happy to help you get the word out that way.

Kris

I think this is a really great idea.