What is life coaching?
Life coaching is basically having someone in your corner who helps you sort through the chaos in your brain, figure out what you actually want, and start moving your life forward.
If you’re in your 20s feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you should have things figured out by now but don’t, coaching gives you a place to think clearly, talk things out, and turn vague thoughts into real decisions.
Instead of spiraling in your head or bouncing between ideas, you start creating direction and momentum.
What life coaching is NOT
Let’s clear this up, because there’s a lot of confusion.
Life coaching is NOT therapy.
Therapy focuses on healing the past, processing trauma, and diagnosing mental health conditions with a licensed professional.
As a life coach, I’m not diagnosing anything. I’m helping 20-somethings function better in their current life.
Life coaching is NOT someone telling you what to do.
A lot of people come in thinking, “Just tell me what decision to make.”
That’s not how it works.
It’s not my job to create your life. It’s your job.
My job is to help you think clearly, process decisions, and feel confident about the direction you’re choosing.
Life coaching is NOT a quick fix.
Real change takes consistency, effort, time, and yes… sometimes failure.
Coaching can absolutely speed things up, but it’s still a process.
Life coaching is NOT just motivation.
While I’ll absolutely hype you up when needed, this isn’t just feel-good conversations.
I’m an action-oriented coach. We focus on:
- Structure
- Accountability
- follow-through
Because that’s what actually creates results.
Who life coaching helps
Life coaching can help a wide range of people, but it’s especially useful for young adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next steps.
Most of the people I work with aren’t lacking intelligence or potential.
They’re struggling with:
- decision-making
- time management
- follow-through
- confidence
- creating structure in their life
You can think of a life coach as part mentor, part accountability partner, part sounding board.
Why many young adults seek life coaching
Your 20s come with a weird mix of freedom and pressure that no one really prepares you for.
You’re expected to make decisions about your career, money, relationships, and future… without a clear roadmap.
So what happens?
You overthink.
You second-guess yourself.
You stay stuck.
Not because you’re lazy, but because you don’t have clarity or structure.
Another big reason people seek coaching is because they don’t necessarily need therapy.
They need help actually doing the things they already know they should be doing.
Coaching bridges that gap.
It helps you:
- break big goals into smaller steps
- stay accountable
- build momentum
- stop living in your head and start taking action
So you’re thinking about hiring a life coach… now what?
If you’re exploring coaching, the first step is figuring out what you’re actually looking for.
Ask yourself:
- Do I want a male or female coach?
- Is there a specific area I want help with (career, time management, routines, etc.)?
- Am I open to virtual coaching, or do I want someone local to Richmond, VA?
- What’s my budget?
How to find a life coach
Before committing, schedule 2–3 consultation calls.
This gives you a chance to understand their style and see who you actually connect with.
Places to look:
- Google search: “life coach Richmond VA” or “life coach near me”
- Bark.com
- Social media (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook groups)
Questions to ask during a consultation call
- What types of problems do your clients usually come to you with?
- What kind of results have you seen with past clients?
- What does a typical session look like?
- How would you describe your coaching style?
- What kind of progress should I realistically expect?
- How often do we meet?
- How long are sessions?
- What’s your cancellation or rescheduling policy?
How to choose the right life coach
After your calls, keep it simple:
- Choose the coach you felt most comfortable with
- Look for someone with structure, not just a good conversation
- Pay attention to how you felt after the call (clear vs. confused)
- Assess budget, frequency of coaching, and fit with your schedule
- Be honest about who you’d actually listen to and follow through with
If you want to see how we could work together, click here to schedule a free consultation call.