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How to Know If You Need a Life Coach (Honest Answer)

You’re thriving but you could be doing so much better with the help of a life coach. But how do you know for sure? Life coaching isn’t just for executives or high achievers—it’s for anyone who wants to break through personal barriers and create a life they love.

A Harvard Business Review study found that 70% of people who hire a coach see significant improvements in their performance and well-being. So, if you’ve ever wondered whether coaching could help you, keep reading.

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Signs You Might Need a Life Coach

Life coaching isn’t therapy or consulting—it’s a structured, action-oriented approach to achieving your goals. Here are some key signs that working with a coach could benefit you:

You set goals but never follow through. You keep making New Year’s resolutions or setting big goals, but somehow, nothing changes.

You feel stuck in a cycle of the same issues. Maybe it’s your career, relationships, or personal growth—you keep running into the same roadblocks.

You want more out of life but don’t know where to start. You have ambition and dreams, but the path forward feels unclear.

You struggle with accountability and self-discipline. You know what you should do, but you have trouble staying consistent.

You keep trying the same things without seeing results. Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting different outcomes—sound familiar?

If any of these sound like you, a life coach can help you break the cycle and start making real progress.

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How a Life Coach Can Help

A good life coach doesn’t just give advice—they help you create a roadmap for success, stay accountable, and push through obstacles. Here’s what coaching can do for you:

Gain Clarity: Coaching helps you define your goals, identify roadblocks, and focus on what truly matters to you.

Create an Action Plan: No vague motivation here—coaches help you develop clear, step-by-step strategies to reach your goals.

Build Consistency: A coach helps you establish new habits and routines that set you up for long-term success.

Accountability & Motivation: It’s easy to let yourself off the hook, but a coach keeps you focused and committed to your goals.

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What to Expect from Life Coaching

Life coaching is a structured yet flexible process tailored to your needs. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:

Personalized Goal-Setting: We’ll work together to clarify your vision and define actionable goals.

Strategic Planning: I’ll help you break big goals into manageable steps so you can start making progress immediately.

Accountability & Support: I’ll check in regularly, offer support, and make sure you stay on track.

Mindset Shifts: Many times, success starts with shifting your mindset and overcoming limiting beliefs.

Is Life Coaching Worth It?

Absolutely! According to the International Coach Federation, 99% of people who hire a coach are satisfied with the experience, and 96% would do it again. The benefits of coaching extend beyond just achieving goals—it improves confidence, decision-making skills, and overall life satisfaction.

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How to Get Started

If you’re ready to take control of your life and start making meaningful changes, here are a few ways to begin:

Let’s talk! Book a free consultation to see if coaching is right for you.

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About Jillian Smith

Disclaimer: Jillian is not a therapist or counselor. She offers life coaching to help you unlock your potential and achieve your goals, business coaching for professionals and family-run businesses seeking success, and relationship coaching to build strong, meaningful connections.

As a grief coach and Death Doula, she provides compassionate support and practical steps to help you navigate loss, guiding you through life’s toughest transitions and helping you create meaning after them. Jillian graduated with honors in both undergraduate and graduate school and is dedicated to helping you thrive while maintaining balance and well-being.

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As a life coach, I provide services to help people reach their ultimate potential. I am not a licensed therapist or counselor. I don’t assess, diagnose, or treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. I don’t apply mental health counseling or other psychotherapeutic principles and methods in my work. Instead, I focus on helping people get from where they are to where they want to be.


I am not a licensed psychologist in Oregon, I don’t practice psychology as that is defined under Oregon law and I don’t represent myself to be a psychologist.” In addition, my coaching services are not professional counseling services, as defined by Oregon law. I don’t represent myself to be a licensed professional counselor. Nothing on my website, in my marketing materials, in client appointments, or in communications with anyone is meant to say that I provide services for which Oregon requires a license.


Neither of these licenses is necessary for me to provide my clients with the tools to become who they want to be. If I believe it is appropriate for you to see a licensed psychologist or counselor, to supplement our work, I will make a referral.

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