Are you interested in pursuing a career as a life consultant but unsure where to begin? Or are you already in the process of establishing a profession as a life consultant? Now the task is to expand your practice.

In either case, I might be able to assist. Continue reading to learn more.

Can I earn a living as a life consultant?

This is the first question that many individuals evaluate when considering a profession as a life consultant. Are you able to earn enough money to support yourself and your family?

Consider the following statistics in this post:

•  The International Consultant Federation has a membership of 53,300. It is growing at a steady rate.
•  The average annual salary for life consultants is between $27,100 and $73,100. Annual fees for specialty consultants might exceed $100,000.
•  The life consulting industry is expected to grow at approximately 6.7 percent. By 2022, revenues would reach $1.34 billion.
•  92 percent of life consultants continue to practice.
•  Around 3,700 consultants worked in Asia. They generated a total of $113 million in annual sales.
•  An increasing number of businesses hire life coaches rather than mental health counselors to work in-house with employees (no stigma).
•  Currently, life consultants are unregulated. State licensing is not required. This implies practice freedom but also raises questions regarding quality.
•  Executive consultants can also earn a good living. Salaries for most consultants begin at $150 and range up to $350. Additionally, executive consultants may charge $1,000 for each session.

The 2017 ICF Global Consumer Awareness Study was the subject of this news item. Additionally, PwC Research did the research. It read as follows:

•  89 percent of Indians are aware of the existence of life consulting.
•  59% have worked with a live consultant at some point.
• 97 percent of respondents expressed satisfaction with their experience

How much money can you earn as a successful life consultant?

According to Amy Bastow’s post, the average hourly rate for life consultants is between $75 and $125. It can reach as high as $150. Some new consultants may charge as low as $50 per hour.

She believes that differences in pricing for life and career counselors are due to experience.

The consulting industry continues to grow and evolve. The demand for competent, trained, and well-respected consultants are increasing. Increased awareness fuels interest in sports, religion, and personal and business consulting. This indicates a high need for competent consultants in the industry.

Whether you practice consulting full-time or part-time, you might make up to a five-figure return on your investment. Discover how a simple mentality shift enabled me to expand my business here.

What is a life consultant’s job description?

What characteristics define a successful life consultant? How does one develop a profession as a life consultant?

Earlier in this blog post, I discussed how to become a life consultant. What is the role of a life consultant?

A life counselor enables you to confront the obstacles life throws your way. These could be career-related, personal-growth-related, or relationship-related. Challenges can also be associated with trying times. Are you having difficulty dealing with stress? Have you lately lost a job or a loved one? Or are you pondering a job change? A life counselor can assist you in any of these situations.

A life consultant assists you in the following ways:

•  Recognize roadblocks
•  Establish quantifiable objectives
•  Strive toward success

Which characteristics will aid in developing your work as a life consultant?

While there is no certain formula for success, the following characteristics are shared by all successful consultants:

•  Capable of effective listening. A good life counselor does not have to be an expert at issue solving or an “exceptional” listener. Consultants are good at listening but not at problem-solving. Encourage the customer to express his concerns verbally. And then equip him with the tools necessary to tackle his difficulties. The golden rule is as follows:
•  Pay close attention to your surroundings.
•  Respond with deliberation
•  Refuse to provide solutions in favor of collaborating with the client

•  Compassion, empathy, and kindness. These are the three critical characteristics that life consultants must possess. Life is difficult. Change is difficult. Self-improvement needs considerable willpower on the part of the customer. At times like this, a client will require your confidence.
•  Interpersonal capabilities. How can you elicit the best performance from your client? How can you empower him to develop habit-forming behaviors? There is no consulting school that will teach you how to accomplish this. This is the section where your abilities as a life consultant will be put to the test. Make nothing personal.

The following are some of the steps you will need to take:

1.  Observe, listen and analyze
2.  Inquire, confront, and hold accountable
3.  Demonstrate empathy, provide support, and motivate
4.  Educate, provide criticism, and motivate

In a previous blog post, I discussed the top ten consulting talents you must possess if you wish to pursue a career as a life consultant.

What is the best way to begin a career as a life consultant?

It’s natural to feel scared when embarking on a new career as a life consultant. Most new consultants have concerns about their effectiveness and client retention. How would you differentiate yourself in an already saturated market? Should you provide free consulting in some instances? Which cases should they be?

Are you prepared to embark on a career as a life coach?

• Typically, the consulting process entails the following:

•  Intake and evaluation (including 360-degree feedback)
•  Setting objectives
•  Consultation and skill development on an ongoing basis
•  Evaluation of outcomes

You will be responsible for the following as part of the consultation process:

•  Collecting and providing feedback
•  Raising awareness of flaws
•  Facilitating solutions through the use of compelling questions
•  Establishing objectives and developing action plans
•  Encouraging learning
•  Long-term support and encouragement
•  Tracking customer progress and holding them accountable

What actions should the best life consultants abstain from?

•  Informing, instructing or advising
•  Consultation, counseling, or therapy
•  Error correction
•  Performance management
•  Concentrated on resolving problematic behavior
• Mentorship

What is the formula for establishing a prosperous profession as a life consultant?

I’ve talked about how to seek a profession as a life consultant several times here and here. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to success. Work ethic and preparation will aid in developing your profession as a life consultant. This holds for all professions.

• Before you begin your job as a life consultant, consider that success depends on your preparation and market knowledge. To begin, define your niche. You may wish to read my previous blog post on the importance of establishing your specialization early in your life consulting career.

As I noted in my blog, some viable areas of specialization for life consultants include the following:

• Transformation: This may occur due to professional transition and job hunt, as a result of a change in personal circumstances (divorce, death), or as a result of aging.

•  Finding a work-life balance
•  Relationships romantic
•  Academic concerns
•  Religious fervor
•  Loss of weight
•  Overall well-being

1.  Take a training course on your own. Currently, certification is not required to work as a life consultant. However, you must receive training to acquire the necessary information and abilities to pursue a prosperous career as a life consultant. You must acquire knowledge of the psychological principles behind consulting, ethics, patterns of consulting assessment, and communication skills. To become certified, look for a school accredited by industry organizations such as the International Consultant Federation. Certain clients may be willing to give you a shot even if you lack a degree. Others may refuse to consider you unless you have an approved certification. Only you can choose whether you require certification to practice. I recently published a blog post discussing how to pursue a career as a life consultant without obtaining a certification.
2.  Conduct extensive market research. Identify gaps and transform them into USPs. Then, conduct background research on the competitors’ unique selling propositions. What gives them the upper hand? Are they concentrating their efforts on a certain sector? If that is the case, what are your potential clients looking for? How are you going to meet with your clients? What can you do to assist them?

1.  Self-promotion. Selling yourself is one of the most difficult tasks. Nonetheless, it is this that generates the greatest profits. I’ve written several posts about the marketing skills you’ll need to advance your business as a life consultant. You might want to read this if you’re still unsure about the importance of marketing for your business.

Life consulting entails much more than just consulting. To begin getting clients, you must be able to promote yourself. You might be interested in reading three blog posts linked to this. They are as follows:

1.  How to market your life consulting practice
2.  Social media marketing: How to get clients from all around the world
3.  Techniques for promoting your workshop

How do I advance professionally as a life consultant?

Are you a successful life consultant? However, do you believe that your firm has the potential to expand? I already discussed how to market your life coaching firm in a blog post. Several things will assist:

1.  Networking events provide an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded clients and professionals. This website is a directory of professional life consultant associations and organizations you may like to belong to.
2.  Self-promotion is critical. You may be an introvert, but that should not prevent you from pursuing a prosperous profession as a life coach. To begin, develop an excellent elevator speech. This podcast features an intriguing collection of elevator speeches tailored to various target audiences. One is for the escalator, while the other is for investors! Additionally, you may choose to listen to the Entrepreneur’s elevator pitch.

1. 1.  Websites, blogs, podcasts, and social media pages provide excellent opportunities to find your next client. I’ve written extensively about the value of websites and social media in advancing a life consultant’s career. I’ve emphasized one of the most important lessons about social media marketing in this post. Post something that truly adds value to your client’s lives, and they will give you their undivided attention.
   2.  Collaborate and partner with others who share your values. If you want to pursue a profession as a life consultant, team up with a children’s motivational writer. As a result, your services will be highlighted on his page. Both of you can gain exposure and clientele without incurring high costs. He is not one of your adversaries. However, you share a similar target audience. As a result, both parties benefit.
   3.  Word of mouth advertising continues to be the most trusted form of advertising. Therefore, don’t forget to solicit positive testimonials and client referrals from your current clientele. If they had a positive encounter with you, the likelihood is that they will strongly recommend you.

   How do life coaches obtain clients? This can be accomplished in a variety of ways. In a previous blog post, I discussed some strategies for gaining clients quickly and advancing your career as a life consultant.

   1.  Meet your audience where they are. After determining your target niche, create an ideal client profile. Then determine their destination. Are they regular visitors to libraries or community centers? Are they located on athletic fields or in churches? Are they joining groups to address their addictions? Do they subscribe to a certain newspaper or radio show? Are they looking for assistance with teams in corporate houses? Once you’ve pinpointed their position, engage with them.
   2.  Address their concerns. In any business, the easiest inquiry to ask is, “What can I do for you?” Your prospective client is uninterested in the services you provide. They want to know if you can provide what they require. By meeting that requirement, you can maintain a consistent stream of clients.

   A Forbes article discusses how CEOs select the consultant they wish to collaborate with. Is age a factor in selecting a consultant? According to this article published in Harvard Business Review, it is. According to the writers, younger and older CEOs require distinct types of counseling.

   Here is an essay I wrote about why people seek life coaches. Recently, the International Consulting Federation performed research on the efficacy of life consulting.

   The findings indicated the following:

   •  Ninety-nine percent of respondents indicated that they enjoyed working with a life consultant.
   •  96 percent would repeat the experience.
   •  65% stated that it aided in job performance improvement.
   •  80% stated that it aided in the development of self-confidence.

   Can I work as a life consultant without obtaining certification?

   You very certainly can!

   I previously wrote a blog post about this. The reality is that consulting is a completely uncontrolled industry. A degree is not required to work as a consultant. However, you must be aware of what you are joining up for. And a degree does not guarantee that you will get the necessary skills or training.

If you wish to pursue a profession as a life consultant without a degree, the following are the first steps you should take:

•  Identify a consultant whose style you wish to emulate. Do you admire someone who makes a living as a life consultant? What is it about them that appeals to you? Is it their rapid ascension to success? Alternatively, their business principles? Make contact and ask if they will consult with you. Then begin working toward your objective. Having a counselor or mentor who understands your difficulties is a wise decision. As a beginner, you will frequently require professional advice. Having gained personal experience with effective consulting, you will know what criteria to set for your clients.
•  Begin by working for free. At some point, the hours will accumulate into valuable experience. Determine which firms might make ideal clients. Create a business plan and give them cheap services. Solicit referrals.
•  Develop a network, a network, a network. You’ll require the contacts. Therefore, begin constructing them. Participate in networking events and facilitate library sessions. If a need exists in your community, fill it. Accept pro bono work or assignments that will not be monetarily lucrative but will provide exposure.

You can read my entire blog for additional information on how to practice as a life consultant without obtaining certification.

Is it possible for me to pursue a job as a life consultant online?

You very certainly can!

I’ve included some recommendations in this blog post on establishing a job as a life consultant online. Online consulting offers significant flexibility at no additional cost.

A frequent reason for not taking a business online is a fear of security. This is an entirely legitimate issue. You’ll need to brush up on some fundamental tips for avoiding damage to your bank account and internet credibility. This article discusses ten ways to safeguard oneself against malware attacks.

Numerous statistics regarding a job as a life consultant

I highlighted this post previously since it contains some intriguing statistics:

•  The average annual salary for life consultants is between $27,100 and $73,100. Annual fees for specialty consultants might exceed $100,000.
•  The life consulting industry is expected to grow at approximately 6.7 percent. By 2022, revenues would reach $1.34 billion.
•  92 percent of life consultants continue to practice.
•  Around 3,700 consultants worked in Asia. They generated a total of $113 million in annual sales.
•  Increasingly, corporations are hiring life coaches rather than mental health counselors. Life consultants collaborate with employees in-house (no stigma).
•  Currently, life consultants are unregulated. State licensing is not required. This implies practice freedom but also raises questions regarding quality.