Ever wonder what a Life Coach does?



In growing numbers, people from all walks of life are turning to a Life Coach when they feel lost or stuck, or want to make a change.



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The origins of Life Coaching, as practiced today, go back to the teachings of Benjamin Karter, a college football coach turned motivational speaker in the late 1970s. Over time Life Coaching has become a more formalized practice with an established ethos and methodology.



This episode of Happy follows one woman's journey through Life Coaching. Before she started, she was stuck in a dead-end restaurant job. Now she is successfully freelancing as film maker, making lovely documentaries for a variety of clients. Find out how she made the change.



Episode Details: 

Producer: Sean Rasmussen

Music: Dinah Washington, "There'll Be Some Changes Made"

Interview Subject: Melissa Dozois (See her work)

Special thanks to: Toronto-based Life Coach Nicola Holmes