{"id":8637,"date":"2019-02-28T08:00:19","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T08:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staging.healthcoachinstitute.com\/?p=8637"},"modified":"2022-03-14T22:18:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T22:18:26","slug":"is-academic-life-coaching-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.php85.healthcoachinstitute.com\/articles\/is-academic-life-coaching-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Academic Life Coaching Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Most people attending <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/life-coach\/life-coach-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Life Coach school<\/a> typically imagine themselves working with adult clients upon graduation. But grown adults aren\u2019t the only ones who need guidance in today\u2019s high-stress, fast-paced world. More than ever, students are reaching out to Life Coaches for help with academic-related issues.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of reasons students might choose to seek out an academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-6fd34988-6518-4e7b-ab6e-f697fa1a51d9\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>. A student might choose to enlist the help of a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-d5a516bf-5567-4a83-a986-91250fb1c19a\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span> if, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learning challenges are causing them to fall behind.<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re feeling overwhelmed by the college or post-graduate application process.<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re struggling with managing their time effectively.<\/li>\n<li>They feel pressure to be perfect in order to impress parents, teachers, or admissions counselors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fortunately for many teenagers and young adults, Academic Life Coaches can offer the guidance and support they need to effectively handle the rigors associated with modern academics.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Academic Life Coaching?<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start by talking about what the role of an Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-a5256123-a1fc-4207-94c8-4791357a8078\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span> is.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-cdafc7c0-bee4-44be-a368-dc5ae2792818\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>, the purpose of an Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-5bd95c24-48a6-4c54-8769-535dd49ae80b\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span> is to assist clients (in this case students) in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlocking their potential<\/li>\n<li>Finding solutions to challenges<\/li>\n<li>Setting and reaching goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, in the case of an Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-3a12c9a3-3ebf-435c-a522-b39c482a91fc\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>, the primary focus is academics. So whereas a regular <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-ac2c57e2-2e23-4703-9f8b-a54b0d587835\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span> might work with clients on goals related to health, career, or interpersonal relationships, an Academic Life Coach helps students with education-related goals. It&#8217;s important to note that those topics may also be addressed as part of a strategy to improve academic performance, but they\u2019re not usually the <em>primary<\/em> focus.<\/p>\n<p>Academic Life Coaches act as guides, cheerleaders, accountability partners, and confidants. They focus on a student\u2019s learning habits and look for ways\u00a0to help them be more successful and work toward their goals. For most students, doing well in school is a first step on the path to career and overall success, and many Academic Life Coaches find it extremely rewarding to be able to be of service at such a pivotal point in a young person\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<h3>The Growing Trend of Life Coaches for College Students<\/h3>\n<p>Great Life Coaches are in high demand for clients of all ages. But one group that\u2019s depending on them more and more is college students. It\u2019s not surprising that they need support when you take into account the highly competitive admissions process, intense academic environments, social concerns, and financial challenges\u2014not to mention living away from home for the first time. Today\u2019s college students have a lot on their plate!<\/p>\n<h4>5 Qualities That Could Make You a Great Academic Life Coach<\/h4>\n<p>So how do you know if you\u2019d make a great Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-beeb46bb-d4b8-437d-aaa1-c345caee5cbf\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>? For starters, you\u2019ll want to have the qualities that made you a great candidate for <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-96be3228-33ee-4bbf-b7a0-9a0020b2dd32\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach_school\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/life-coach\/\">Life Coach<\/a> school<\/span> in the first place. Qualities\u00a0like being a good listener and communicator, having a sincere and strong desire to help people, and being self-motivated are important traits for any type of coach.<\/p>\n<p>It goes without saying that if you\u2019re looking to focus on Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-0b11f0bc-3cdf-481b-abb7-7a825f1650d8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coaching<\/span>, you\u2019ll want to love working with teenagers and young adults.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some 5 more qualities could make you especially good fit for coaching college students and younger learners:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>You\u2019re a former educator or counselor.<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re retired or you\u2019re just looking for something different or more flexible, if you already have experience teaching or counseling young people, you could be a perfect candidate for Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-6897872e-d293-4f26-9089-938c45aa6423\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coaching<\/span>. The skills and experience you\u2019ve gained over the years will not only translate well, but you&#8217;ll also have a very clear niche area of specialty that will make you highly marketable to potential clients and their parents.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>You love learning.<\/strong> No matter what your background is, having a true love of learning and placing a high value on education in general\u00a0will go a long way toward making you an excellent Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-ce62bfd0-3626-47b4-b9e6-b1ccb4d607c8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>. The fact is, enthusiasm for learning is contagious and when your students see how committed you are to them, it will be a big driver in keeping them motivated\u2014even when the going gets tough.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>You\u2019re OK going with the flow.<\/strong> When it comes to the ways young people learn best, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy. Some students need a highly structured plan, constant follow-up, and firm goals with frequent check-ins. Others may need the freedom to create a plan that\u2019s flexible. Some have learning differences that need to be addressed. For many, technology comes easily, but there are students who may still find comfort in using good old paper and pen. If you pursue college Life Coaching or work with younger students, it\u2019s your job to tune in to individual habits and learning styles,\u00a0and be flexible enough to change courses if something isn&#8217;t working as well as you&#8217;d like.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>You have a variety of go-to strategies.<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s skills you\u2019ve acquired through professional experience or simply by muddling through parenthood, having a toolbox full of \u201ctricks of the trade\u201d will not only make you more confident as a high school or college <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-d0c8314a-aa2a-4151-8b61-b379a7adb731\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>, but will also give you the flexibility you need to meet the diverse needs of young adult learners.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>You\u2019re good at dealing with parents as well as students.<\/strong> The fact is, teenagers and young adults with learning difficulties and\/or anxiety sometimes come with parents who unknowingly exacerbate those challenges. By having the skills needed to reassure overanxious or perfectionist parents and gently steer them in a new and more productive direction, you\u2019ll have more success with your students.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The bottom line is if you choose to be a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-ffcc99c8-3845-43cc-aff3-cb7f6dfa43de\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach_school\">Life Coach for college<\/span> students or for learners at any stage of life, your influence can be as big as you want to make it.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual Health and Life Coach Certification in 6 Months with HCI<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching is a great career that you can help others, while also learning how to help your own personal growth. Health Coach Institute\u2019s dual health and life coaching certification program is designed to accommodate your schedule. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/programs\/health-coach\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join our Become a Health Coach program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and begin coaching in 6 months! If you are already a coach and want to advance your skills, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/programs\/coach-mastery\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HCI\u2019s Coach Mastery program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Feel free to get in touch with with one of our clarity coaches directly, by calling <\/span><a href=\"tel:+18003032399\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-800-303-2399<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><br \/><br \/><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are specific skills and characteristics that may make you especially suited for a career in Academic Life Coaching. 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But grown adults aren\u2019t the only ones who need guidance in today\u2019s high-stress, fast-paced world. More than ever, students are reaching out to Life Coaches for help with academic-related issues.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of reasons students might choose to seek out an academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-6fd34988-6518-4e7b-ab6e-f697fa1a51d9\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>. A student might choose to enlist the help of a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-d5a516bf-5567-4a83-a986-91250fb1c19a\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span> if, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learning challenges are causing them to fall behind.<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re feeling overwhelmed by the college or post-graduate application process.<\/li>\n<li>They\u2019re struggling with managing their time effectively.<\/li>\n<li>They feel pressure to be perfect in order to impress parents, teachers, or admissions counselors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fortunately for many teenagers and young adults, Academic Life Coaches can offer the guidance and support they need to effectively handle the rigors associated with modern academics.<\/p>\n<h2>What is Academic Life Coaching?<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s start by talking about what the role of an Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-a5256123-a1fc-4207-94c8-4791357a8078\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span> is.<\/p>\n<p>Similar to a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-cdafc7c0-bee4-44be-a368-dc5ae2792818\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>, the purpose of an Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-5bd95c24-48a6-4c54-8769-535dd49ae80b\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span> is to assist clients (in this case students) in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlocking their potential<\/li>\n<li>Finding solutions to challenges<\/li>\n<li>Setting and reaching goals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, in the case of an Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-3a12c9a3-3ebf-435c-a522-b39c482a91fc\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>, the primary focus is academics. So whereas a regular <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-ac2c57e2-2e23-4703-9f8b-a54b0d587835\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span> might work with clients on goals related to health, career, or interpersonal relationships, an Academic Life Coach helps students with education-related goals. It's important to note that those topics may also be addressed as part of a strategy to improve academic performance, but they\u2019re not usually the <em>primary<\/em> focus.<\/p>\n<p>Academic Life Coaches act as guides, cheerleaders, accountability partners, and confidants. They focus on a student\u2019s learning habits and look for ways\u00a0to help them be more successful and work toward their goals. For most students, doing well in school is a first step on the path to career and overall success, and many Academic Life Coaches find it extremely rewarding to be able to be of service at such a pivotal point in a young person\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<h3>The Growing Trend of Life Coaches for College Students<\/h3>\n<p>Great Life Coaches are in high demand for clients of all ages. But one group that\u2019s depending on them more and more is college students. It\u2019s not surprising that they need support when you take into account the highly competitive admissions process, intense academic environments, social concerns, and financial challenges\u2014not to mention living away from home for the first time. Today\u2019s college students have a lot on their plate!<\/p>\n<h4>5 Qualities That Could Make You a Great Academic Life Coach<\/h4>\n<p>So how do you know if you\u2019d make a great Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-beeb46bb-d4b8-437d-aaa1-c345caee5cbf\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>? For starters, you\u2019ll want to have the qualities that made you a great candidate for <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-96be3228-33ee-4bbf-b7a0-9a0020b2dd32\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach_school\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthcoachinstitute.com\/life-coach\/\">Life Coach<\/a> school<\/span> in the first place. Qualities\u00a0like being a good listener and communicator, having a sincere and strong desire to help people, and being self-motivated are important traits for any type of coach.<\/p>\n<p>It goes without saying that if you\u2019re looking to focus on Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-0b11f0bc-3cdf-481b-abb7-7a825f1650d8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coaching<\/span>, you\u2019ll want to love working with teenagers and young adults.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some 5 more qualities could make you especially good fit for coaching college students and younger learners:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>You\u2019re a former educator or counselor.<\/strong> Whether you\u2019re retired or you\u2019re just looking for something different or more flexible, if you already have experience teaching or counseling young people, you could be a perfect candidate for Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-6897872e-d293-4f26-9089-938c45aa6423\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coaching<\/span>. The skills and experience you\u2019ve gained over the years will not only translate well, but you'll also have a very clear niche area of specialty that will make you highly marketable to potential clients and their parents.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>You love learning.<\/strong> No matter what your background is, having a true love of learning and placing a high value on education in general\u00a0will go a long way toward making you an excellent Academic <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-ce62bfd0-3626-47b4-b9e6-b1ccb4d607c8\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>. The fact is, enthusiasm for learning is contagious and when your students see how committed you are to them, it will be a big driver in keeping them motivated\u2014even when the going gets tough.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>You\u2019re OK going with the flow.<\/strong> When it comes to the ways young people learn best, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy. Some students need a highly structured plan, constant follow-up, and firm goals with frequent check-ins. Others may need the freedom to create a plan that\u2019s flexible. Some have learning differences that need to be addressed. For many, technology comes easily, but there are students who may still find comfort in using good old paper and pen. If you pursue college Life Coaching or work with younger students, it\u2019s your job to tune in to individual habits and learning styles,\u00a0and be flexible enough to change courses if something isn't working as well as you'd like.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>You have a variety of go-to strategies.<\/strong> Whether it\u2019s skills you\u2019ve acquired through professional experience or simply by muddling through parenthood, having a toolbox full of \u201ctricks of the trade\u201d will not only make you more confident as a high school or college <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-d0c8314a-aa2a-4151-8b61-b379a7adb731\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach\">Life Coach<\/span>, but will also give you the flexibility you need to meet the diverse needs of young adult learners.<br \/><br \/><\/li>\n<li><strong>You\u2019re good at dealing with parents as well as students.<\/strong> The fact is, teenagers and young adults with learning difficulties and\/or anxiety sometimes come with parents who unknowingly exacerbate those challenges. By having the skills needed to reassure overanxious or perfectionist parents and gently steer them in a new and more productive direction, you\u2019ll have more success with your students.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The bottom line is if you choose to be a <span id=\"urn:text-annotation-ffcc99c8-3845-43cc-aff3-cb7f6dfa43de\" class=\"textannotation disambiguated wl-other wl-link\" itemid=\"http:\/\/what-is.healthcoachinstitute.com\/hci\/enhancedcategory\/life_coach_school\">Life Coach for college<\/span> students or for learners at any stage of life, your influence can be as big as you want to make it.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dual Health and Life Coach Certification in 6 Months with HCI<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching is a great career that you can help others, while also learning how to help your own personal growth. 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