We surveyed 678 life coaches to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical life coach. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a life coach?

Low

High

Working as a life coach typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a life coach?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a life coach typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.

Is it easy to get a job as a life coach?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically difficult to find a job as a life coach.

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Do life coaches work full-time or part-time?

32% of life coaches work in full-time roles while 68% work part-time.