Read books that are inspirational/motivational in nature. They will give you ideas that you can share with your clients. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is one such book.

The lessons you’ve learned are valuable and should be shared with your clients if they are in a similar situation.

Get some experience. There are many sites that you can do virtual counseling on. You can also ask friends and relatives if they would be your first clients and get referrals through them.

I highly suggest a website. Blogs are fantastic. If you regularly give great advice on a blog, people will expect that same great advice from you during a coaching session. To learn more about blogging visit:

Do your research and see what other life coaches are doing to get ideas about what you should be doing. A fantastic example is life coach Khama Anku of

Utilize social networks like www.myspace.com and www.facebook.com. You can see what groups are available and start networking within groups to determine the needs of your clientele. I also suggest creating a commercial and posting on www.youtube.com to gain exposure.

This is important for any business. You must manage your finances or else you will have difficulty succeeding. How can you support people when you can't buy food. I suggest the following blog to assist you with money management:

Here are some resources to get you started: