Wellness Coach vs. Life Coach: What’s the Difference? [Video]

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) estimates that in 2023 there will be 93,000 certified health and fitness coaches worldwide. Chances are you’ve encountered coaches with many niches including wellness, career, relationship, and executive coaches. When considering working with or becoming a coach it can be helpful to understand the expertise and scope of practice for different types of fitness and wellness leaders.

In this article we’ll cover:

• What is a life coach?• What does a life coach do?• How are wellness coaching and life coaching different?• Knowing which type of coaching is right for you.

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What is a Life Coach?

A life coach is a qualified professional who, through the course of their education, has studied coaching skills like behavior change, motivational interviewing, and communication. They also likely have an area of expertise, called their coaching niche. Leadership coaches who’ve studied leadership, management theory, …