A Guide To Life Coaching: What to Expect from Your First Session

If you’re thinking about starting life coaching it can be a really empowering experience. When I work with clients the focus of our work together is to help you reconnect with yourself so you can discover what you really want your life to look like. I like to think of it like the process of a wildflower blossoming - each session plants the seeds, between the sessions you begin to water those seeds and over time, you grow and bloom. Life coaching fosters an environment where you can explore more deeply - about your values, challenges and desires, and at the same time finding ways to let go of any beliefs that are holding you back. Through this journey you will quietly be growing, changing and stepping into each day with a little more confidence in who you are, and how you want to be in this world.

My Approach to Transformative Life Coaching

Each coach will approach how they choose to hold space for clients slightly differently, so I believe it’s really important to understand if the approach feels right for you. The word spacious comes up when I think about how I coach clients - there is no rush to find answers, I will not tell you what to do - instead I will give you the space to be heard and to hear your own thoughts so you can tap into your own beliefs and desires. I will guide you through questions to help you explore what feels out of harmony and figure out how you’d like to move forward. Coaching together is designed to bring you more clarity and confidence, empowering you to trust yourself so you can make decisions that feel right for you and move forward with alignment throughout different areas of your life.

The Coaching Process: It’s All About Discovery

If you haven’t experienced coaching before, you may be wondering how a session works or if you have experienced it, I’ll share what my coaching process involves. The key difference with how I approach life coaching is to focus on exploration - I won’t be telling you what to do - rather, my role is to ask insightful, thought-provoking questions that help you explore your thoughts, ideas and perspectives. If you are seeking advice or for someone to give you answers then a consultant or mentor may be better suited for you, I have written a blog on the differences here that you can have a read through. Coaching isn’t about providing immediate answers; it’s about creating the space for you to uncover your own insights. Often, the real work happens between sessions, as you reflect on the conversations we have and let the insights settle into your mind.

What to Expect in Your First Session

When we begin, we’ll take time to identify what you’d like to focus on during the session. We’ll also clarify where you want to be by the time it ends, making sure we’re aligned on your goals. Once we have that clarity, we’ll step into a supportive, open-ended conversation about your thoughts, challenges and desires. My aim is to create a judgment-free space where you feel comfortable to express yourself freely, without distractions and gain a deeper understanding of your thoughts and feelings. It’s all about learning more about yourself and figuring out what direction feels right.

While coaching can be a really rewarding experience, it’s also about being open to self-reflection and growth, which can sometimes bring up difficult or uncertain feelings. You might not have all the answers right away, and that’s completely okay. It’s a process that encourages self-discovery and often the insights you need will come over time as you reflect between sessions.

Ready to Start Your Coaching Journey?

If you’ve read through this and feel curious or inspired about beginning your own coaching journey, I’d love to walk alongside you. The work we do together is about reconnecting with yourself, so you can rediscover what you really want and then realign areas of your life to reflect this truer version of you. If you’re ready to begin or if you’d like to learn more about how coaching could support you, read more about my coaching options below and book a connection and coaching call.

Thanks for reading, and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes you.