From the outside (and her Facebook feed), 30-year-old Camille Galles seemed to have it all.
But something was missing, she tells SELF.
The impact that I was making never felt like it was enough.
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Yes, obviously for money, buthappinessto me while still making money was more important.
Then, she met NYU-certified personal life coachAlionka Polancothrough a mutual friend.
Even after the first conversation, she says a wave of clarity instantly swept through her racing mind.
I immediately felt energized and so happy."
The self-help market itself is a multibillion-dollar industry.
Many of us are clearly looking for ways to improve andmake the most of our lives.
For some, working with a life coach may be the best method.
Wondering if a life coach is right for you?
Here’s what to consider.
Why would someone need a life coach?
For Galles, it quickly became clearthanks to Polanco’s coachingthat she needed to leave her job.
Ivesuccessfully launchedand am already working with a wide array of clients.
Galles now runs a digital media consultancy company calledProgrammatX.
Why not a therapist?
Many people confusetraditional therapywith life coaching, but the difference is actually pretty major.
“Happy” is the keyword here.
Like Galles, for most life coach clients its not that anything specific is wrongits that something is missing.
She just needed help taking action.
What results can you expect?
“Traveling on the path less traveled by was scary to me,” she says.
“While its taken me 30 years to get to this point, Im so happy Im here.
For the first time, Im truly living and using my gifts.
My husband and family have noticed a new me.
My tone, demeanor, approach, and entire presence have totally changed.
Im happy beyond measure.
____ Now singing isnt something I just do on the weekends,” Galles says.
So, what should you do if you want to get a life coach?
If you’re considering hiring a life coach, it’s important to choose wisely.
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