Written by Leon Kammer, Life and Executive Coach
Leon is a Life and Executive Coach. His experiences paved the way and his clients are typically, leaders, business professionals, and entrepreneurs. He brings his own personality to each session. His style of coaching is as unique as his story, transitional coaching, with a spiritual approach for clients who are open to change.
The truth is, nobody needs a life coach. You could label life coaching the new way of managing life’s challenges.
Life coaching has been around since the 1980s and began in America. It was a natural step which evolved from sports coaching.
Fast forward and today life coaches have branched out into multiple areas, like business coaching, executive coaching, relationship coaching and health coaching, to name a few, creating a surge in popularity, in an industry worth £3.64bn with the number of life coaches growing between 2019-2023 by a massive 54%.
It seems the higher we go up the ladder of success, the more the likelihood of a life coach being in the picture.
Bill Gates was quoted as saying “everyone should have a life coach”
While leaders are perfectly capable of making their own decisions, many still opt for a life coach. Why?
Let's bust the myth that life coaches have some secret knowledge, they don’t.
The real value? Accountability and a fresh perspective. Life coaches keep people on track, making sure they stick to their goals. They offer insights you might not think of on your own.
Successful people always want to grow. No matter how big they are, they know that they can benefit from outside help. A life coach represents a personal trainer for the mind and spirit.
So, while you might not need a life coach, their popularity among high achievers shows they're beneficial for personal and professional growth. Whether you choose one or not.
Clarity
A life coach can help a leader gain clarity on their personal values, goals, and vision for themselves and their team, defining a clear direction and purpose, which can then be translated into actionable strategies for their team.
Decisions
Leaders often face complex decisions and challenges in their roles. A life coach can provide a supportive yet objective sounding board for the leader to explore different perspectives, identify potential solutions, and make
informed decisions. By facilitating critical thinking and problem-solving skills, a life coach empowers the leader to navigate obstacles more effectively.
Emotional intelligence
Effective leadership requires strong emotional intelligence. A life coach can help a leader enhance their self-awareness, self-regulation, empathy, and social skills, which are fundamental to building trust, fostering collaboration, and motivating team members. Through personalized feedback and exercises, a life coach assists the leader in developing authentic and meaningful connections with their team.
Stress coach
Stress Management and Work-Life Balance: Leadership roles often come with high levels of stress and pressure. A life coach can support the leader in managing stress, preventing burnout, and achieving a healthy work-life balance.
Overall, life coaching can be a valuable resource for leaders.
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Leon Kammer, Life and Executive Coach
Born in Kazakstan and migrating to Germany and then to Australia, proved to be a hard start for Leon Kammer. From these basic roots he followed a creative urge, firstly in the music business, while studying for a diploma as a Fashion Designer, developing his own brand when he was in his mid twenties.
