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The process of life coaching involves three key phases: Phase One: Assessment and Intake During the initial phase, coach and coachee get to know each other. The coach shares information about the structure of the coaching process and finds out what coachee is expecting from him. He will also want to know about the coachee’s present situation, both in terms of the difficulties that coachee is facing and of the resources available, Phase Two: Problem Analysis and Strategy Planning What kept coachee from reaching his goal? The difficulties experienced by coachee and the options available to him will be further analysed. Then, an action plan will be developed. The coach will monitor the coachee and further help him through constructive feedback. Phase Three: Evaluation, Adaption, Further Support During this final phase of the life coaching sessions, progress will be evaluated and either the coaching procedure will be ended, or a shedule for follow up sessions will be agreed upon. The number of life coaching sessions that are necessary to complete the coaching cycle is limited. Typically, no more than five to seven sessions of life coaching are necessary. However on-going intermittent support can be beneficial. Source: http://www.mylifegym.co.uk/life-coaching 14