Hi all

I have worked with both certified life coaches and those who are life coaches by choice and avocation and natural inclination. I look forward to hearing what others are saying here too! Especially since I love doing, and receiving, coaching. I've heard mixed messages about whether certification is useful, necessary, worth the money, etc.
One of my dear friends is a Certified Dream Coach (http://www.dreamcoach.com/) and LOVES the program because of Marcia Weider's approach to coaching. This is one of those women who has a lifelong love of helping others, getting certifications, and sharing her spiritual path.
Another of my dear friends has chosen the Hendricks program (http://www.hendricks.com/) and loves it because of the focus on laughter and joy in the process.
Those might be ones to check out for those of you considering certification!
There are soooooo many options, aren't there? And, for me anyway, the toughest part is in getting clients and pricing. It took me a while to pick my "niche" of rewriting stories and helping people discover and live their passions. I wish each of you the best in making your decision and if there is anything I can do to be of help, please a let me know. Since I’m not currently going for certification, I’m not much value in that area (other than what I’ve read) and I would be happy to share anything I’ve learned while I’ve been traveling this path.
Gims…do you have an idea of what you’re looking to achieve by hiring a life coach? Since there are many approaches and many different specialties, knowing what you’re expecting, even if in a general sense, could help you narrow your search a little bit.