Personal Development Coach

article by Dr. Jennifer Levin

Many people who hear about Personal Development Coaching ask about the nature of the program- Is it a counseling program? What does a personal development coach do? Who can benefit from having a personal development coach? This section will address these questions and others in hopes of providing an introduction to development and wellness coaching.

Personal Development Coaching is one of several of the I Will Prevail Wellness Coaching programs offered through by Dr. Jennifer Levin of Pasadena. Other programs include wellness coaching for women with cancer, fulfillment and body acceptance coaching. The these programs are different from traditional counseling in that these have broader goals and are more focused on improving overall quality of life.

The goal of development coaching is to enhance all aspects of life and improve health by looking both at a specific area of focus and at current skill sets and previous accomplishments. With this knowledge of strengths and weaknesses, the coach guides and helps form a plan for improving life. From an outside perspective, the coach can see self-defeating attitudes and actions to which a client may be blind. The goal is to move forward in life and take action. When no longer fighting one’s own actions, people are able to make significant progress towards goals and rapidly overcome barriers. A development coach may also design interactive or practice sessions that facilitate reaching a specific goal. The private coaching sessions can also be supplemented with group wellness coaching or group classes; strength can be gained from appreciating how others are working towards the same goals.

The results of person development coaching or life coaching are seen from the first day, as one of the most important goals is a deeper understanding of oneself. Exploring, appreciating, and loving self are both goals and processes of the program. Most people finish their development coaching with both greater confidence in their strengths and a greater appreciation for the positive aspects of each day. They also experience increased self-confidence by appreciating those things that they already do well and enjoying continuous improvement in new areas. Improved health is another added benefit, as any doctor will testify that the state of mind is just as important to health as the state of body.