I have been fascinated for some time by this new “profession” called “Life Coach.” Apparently anyone can become a “Life Coach.” For a few hundred bucks you can get a piece of paper that “certifies” you as a life coach. This gives you the opportunity to charge money for your advice, er, excuse me, coaching.
Life, it appears, has become so complicated these days that people can't navigate across the street without someone coaching them. “Wait for 'walk,' put one foot before the other 'til you get to the other side.” See, that was easy. $75 please.
Other folks are in such a dither about how to dress or how to meet people or what to do about their body odor (I really am making this up) they need outside assistance. I'm exaggerating the symptoms but the coaching for dollars is very real.
Consumers of coaching are all ages. My guess is most of them are below the age of maturity, because, as we all know, with maturity comes wisdom. And if you are wise you don't need coaching to cope with simple things.
For complex problems you’re better off seeing a real professional such as a psychologist or psychiatrist. Meantime, this member of the over-the-hill gang advises anyone thinking of hiring a “Life Coach” to get a life first.
In other words, grow up.
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