Ready to hire a life coach? Don't just look at testimonials, learn how to find the right fit for your personal growth.It is easy to get swept up in a polished online presence or impressive testimonials when you are ready to make a change. But the reality of working with someone can look quite different once you are in the sessions. I want to help you move past the marketing and focus on whether a coach truly aligns with your needs.We will cover how to assess the coaching fit by paying attention to your own energy and intuition. You will learn specific questions to ask before signing a contract and how to identify coaching red flags that indicate a mismatch. Finding a mentor is a significant coaching investment, and this guide helps you ensure you are choosing a partner who supports your specific path.Subscribe for weekly personal growth tips, and let me know in the comments what qualities you prioritize when looking for support.00:00 Podcast Hire Life Coach01:58 Step 1: Get Clear on the Help You Need04:10 Step 2: Find a Coaching Style That Fits06:11 Step 3: Training & Lived Experience07:52 Step 4: Notice How You Feel Around the Coach09:37 Step 5: Questions to Ask Before You Hire13:55 Red Flags to Watch For17:12 Read Testimonials & Weigh the Investment18:44 How to Know You've Found the Right Coach19:21 Coach vs. Therapist & Other FAQs22:16 The Identity Reset & Closing

If you've been googling how much a life coach costs, I'm so glad you're here. I looked at publicly listed midlife coaching prices in 2026, and they run from $55 for a single session to more than $11,000 for six months of private coaching. In this episode we talk about what that range actually pays for.

I once spent a lot of money on a high-ticket business coach, and it went so badly that I seriously considered giving up on coaching altogether. A big part of it was that I had no idea what questions to ask before I signed up, which I think is far more common than most of us admit.

We get into whether coaching is worth the money, how a coach is different from a good friend and from therapy, the questions I wish I'd asked before hiring a coach (and how I'd answer each one myself), and the red flags I'd watch for, starting with pressure.

RESOURCES MENTIONED
My current coaching packages, including pricing, what's included, and my cancellation and refund policies: https://radiantlyrootedyoga.com/coaching
Apply for private coaching with me: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrG-7BwhijkanRP02fSHnYIq1dBYWX_MXjlKi-QJ9Xto7UvA/viewform
Do You Need a Life Coach? 7 Signs It's Time in Midlife: https://radiantlyrootedyoga.com/signs-you-need-a-midlife-transition-coach/
How to choose the right life coach for a midlife transition: https://radiantlyrootedyoga.com/how-to-choose-the-right-life-coach-for-a-midlife-transition/

ABOUT RACHEL
I'm Rachel Cline, a life coach and yoga teacher. I work with the woman who did everything right, checked every box, and built a life that looks good from the outside but can't quite find herself in it anymore. I help you get off the hamster wheel and come home to yourself, so you can hear your own voice again, trust it, and feel whole, not someday, but now.

If anxiety has started to feel like your new normal and the things that used to help aren't touching it anymore, this guided EFT tapping practice helps you calm midlife anxiety and come back to your body in about 15 minutes.

Download the free printable tapping guide: https://radiantlyrootedyoga.myflodesk.com/tapping

EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) tapping is a tool I've kept in my back pocket for years, and lately I've been reaching for it a lot more. I'll walk you through each tapping point, and then we'll tap through three rounds together: naming what you feel, honoring why it's here, and coming home to your body. We'll close with a few minutes of mindful breathing to help your nervous system settle.

If you're listening in the car, just listen along for today and come back to tap with me when you're parked or at home. You can repeat the words after me or change them to fit what you're going through. There's no way to do this wrong.

Tapping is a supportive practice and doesn't replace medical or mental health care. If your anxiety is new, getting worse, or affecting your sleep or health, please talk with your doctor.

Resources
Free printable tapping guide: https://radiantlyrootedyoga.myflodesk.com/tapping
Midlife transition coaching: https://radiantlyrootedyoga.com/coaching

About Rachel
I'm Rachel Cline, a yoga teacher and midlife transition coach. I help women in midlife move through identity shifts by coming home to themselves, so they can hear their inner knowing again, trust it, and step into the woman they're becoming.

Free classes and mindful tools: https://radiantlyrootedyoga.com/resources
Weekly newsletter: https://radiantlyrootedyoga.com/newsletter
Instagram: @radiantlyrootedwithrachel

Prefer to tap along on video? Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G3mnQNjASck