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Life Coaches In Palo Alto CA

Life Coaching FAQs

How do I choose a life coach?

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The best choice is not necessarily the one who lives near you. Virtual coaching gives you more options, more flexibility, and access to the best possible fit, not just whoever is available in your city.

Research from the International Coaching Federation reports that many clients prefer virtual sessions because they save time, increase choice, and make scheduling easier across time zones. Clients who coach virtually often report the same or higher satisfaction compared to in person work.

With Noomii you can filter thousands of coaches across specialties, backgrounds, and coaching styles. You can book free discovery calls until you find the person who feels like the right mix of support and challenge.

What should I ask when I interview a coach?

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Strong questions go beyond credentials. Ask about:

  • The challenges they have coached before
  • The frameworks and tools they use
  • Their availability and communication style
  • How they measure results

Also ask about their story. Many coaches bring lived experience from business, leadership, or personal transformation. A coach who has been through the type of problem you are facing is not just sympathetic, they are battle tested.

How much does a life coach cost?

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Most life coaches charge between $100 and $350 per hour. Executive or niche specialists may charge more. Many now offer monthly packages that include accountability between sessions.

Insurance usually does not cover coaching, although some employers subsidize it as part of learning and development. Many clients report a strong return on investment through promotions, better decisions, and improved well being.

How can I work with a life coach?

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Virtual coaching is now the preferred method for many clients. The benefits are clear:

  • Choice: You are not limited to local providers, you can find the best match globally
  • Convenience: No travel, flexible scheduling, and simple logistics
  • Consistency: Your coaching continues even when you travel or move

Video and phone sessions make coaching easy to integrate into daily life. Messaging and app based check ins extend the impact between sessions. In person is still possible, but many clients report equal or greater results from virtual coaching because the focus is entirely on the conversation.

Can Noomii recommend a life coach for me?

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Yes. A Noomii Coach Matching Expert can recommend a coach for free based on your goals and preferences.

Get a free coach recommendation or browse life coaches to learn more.

The real blockers people face before hiring a life coach

  1. Thinking you should figure it out alone: top performers hire coaches because it speeds growth.
  2. Cost or lack of insurance coverage: the fee can feel high, yet many clients see financial returns from better decisions and career progress.
  3. Confusion with therapy: therapy heals the past, coaching designs the future.
  4. Fear of embarrassment: leaders now share coaching openly, it is a smart strategy.
  5. Belief that technology is enough: apps can remind, a coach sees patterns and challenges excuses.
  6. Being too busy or stressed: the best time to start is when you need clarity most.
  7. Fear of change itself: a coach walks with you so you gain perspective and tested strategies.

Why AI coaching is failing

  • Lack of empathy: timing and tone matter, not just words.
  • No accountability: people complete more goals with human accountability.
  • Shallow personalization: humans adapt in real time to your energy and blind spots.
  • Trust and confidentiality concerns: people share more openly with a person they know.
  • Incomplete problem solving: a trained coach can reframe the problem you bring.

Bottom line

Virtual coaching removes limits and gives you a partner who has walked the path before you. Confidence, performance, and quality of life improve when you stop waiting and start.

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Palo Alto Life Coach Sam Doying

ACC Sam Doying BA Finance-SJSU, MBA-UC Berkeley, Multiple Assessment Tools

Leadership Coach, Career Coach, Team Coach
8.7 Noomii Score
Rated 5.0 out of 5 6 reviews
I coach early to mid-career business professionals. Are you stuck in your current role? Not moving up fast enough? Let me lead you through my Enduring Presence leadership model and program. See Full Profile →
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    Location: Palo Alto, California 94303

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    Palo Alto Life Coach Seydi Saterfield

    PCC Seydi Saterfield Interpersonal Dynamics

    Executive Coach, Relationship Coach, Entrepreneurship Coach
    6.4 Noomii Score
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    An ideal client is self-motivated, aware, coachable, values meaningful relationships, positive influence, personal growth and professional impact. See Full Profile →
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      Tom Leung

      Tom Leung Google executive, Harvard MBA, Executive Education programs at Stanford, IMD, Harvard, and Second City

      Career Coach, Executive Coach, Entrepreneurship Coach
      9.0 Noomii Score
      Rated 5.0 out of 5 4 reviews
      I coach experienced individual contributors and managers at tech corporations to help them reach their full potential. See Full Profile →
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        Location: Palo Alto, California 94306

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        Mimm Patterson

        ACC Mimm Patterson BA in Art & Education, MA in Transpersonal Psychology, Certified Yoga Therapist, Member International Coaching Federation

        Life Coach, Health and Fitness Coach, Retirement Coach
        8.9 Noomii Score
        Rated 5.0 out of 5 3 reviews
        I coach artists/writers in a rut and individuals with lives disrupted by trauma. I encourage you to engage with life on your own terms by sparking creativity and choosing purpose over avoidance. See Full Profile →
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          Location: Palo Alto, California 94306

          Chanda Dharap

          ACC Chanda Dharap MS, PhD, Certified Professional Co-Active Coach

          Life Coach, Career Coach, Leadership Coach
          8.9 Noomii Score
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          Struggling to find work-life balance? Losing track of your core values and personal growth? Seeking help with a career transition and professional growth? Reach out for a zero obligation intro call! See Full Profile →
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            Location: Palo Alto, California 94306

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