What are examples of some topics addressed during life coaching sessions?
 

Life coaching is especially helpful when you have a goal but feel unsure how to get there. Some clients want to build better routines, prepare for a big life transition, start a creative project, or make a decision they’ve been putting off.

 

Others want to shift unhelpful patterns, like procrastination, people-pleasing, or over-reliance on smartphones and social media. Early on in your sessions with Cheryl Ruth, you'll decide what you'd like to focus on. 

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Whatever the goal, coaching helps you break it down, clarify what’s in your way, and create an action plan that’s both practical and aligned with your values.

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How do I know if I’m ready for life coaching?

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Life coaching can be a powerful tool for growth, but it works best when you’re ready to engage fully in the process. Those who benefit most tend to have a specific goal in mind, and are motivated to do the internal and external work to get there.

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You don’t need to have everything figured out, but you should be open to honest reflection, willing to be challenged, and ready to take consistent action. Like training for anything meaningful, your progress is reflective of the effort you put into the process.

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If this sounds like where you are right now, life coaching may be a great fit.

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What is Kabbalah? Why does Cheryl Ruth incorporate it into her coaching approach?

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Kabbalah is an ancient spiritual tradition with incredibly practical and modern applications, regardless of one's background. It explores the nature of consciousness, the patterns in our life, and the opportunities for growth that are all around us. There are a number of resources available online (podcasts, courses, etc.), at centers, or through instructors that can help those interested in learning more. 

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When Cheryl Ruth began studying Kabbalah, she appreciated how profoundly it changed her perspective on the challenges and blessings of life. It offered incredibly useful tools that lent themselves beautifully to traditional coaching practices, with both approaches complementing the other. Through her own work, she learned that spirituality and science, belief and logic, intuition and evidence, were not mutually exclusive, and there exists a synergistic benefit to incorporating both in her work. 

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Learn more about Cheryl Ruth's background here.

 

Is life coaching the same as therapy?

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No, life coaching is not therapy, and is not a substitute for mental health treatment. Therapy often focuses on healing the past or treating clinical concerns, while coaching is a non-clinical, forward-focused process centered on growth, clarity, and goal-setting.

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Cheryl Ruth provides coaching services only in her sessions, and does not offer therapy, medical care, or mental health treatment as part of this work.

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Is life coaching the same as advising, consulting, or mentorship?

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No. Advising is incredibly valuable when you need specific guidance and input regarding a topic. Coaching plays a different role. Advising helps with the “what,” and coaching helps you find both the “how” and the “why” that’s right for you.

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Unlike advising, consulting, or mentorship, life coaching is led by you.  A life coach doesn’t advise you on what you should or shouldn’t do. Rather, they serve as a collaborative partner, helping you clarify your goals, explore what’s getting in the way, and take actionable steps that align with who you are.​​

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I'm ready to get started! How do I begin?

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Wonderful! Click here to schedule a free discovery call with Cheryl Ruth, and she'll guide you in the next steps. ​