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Setting Healthy Boundaries for the Win

Establishing boundaries in relationships and life can be a transformative point in a person’s life. People often feel that they meet the needs of others, and their own needs are put on the back burner. Family, friends, work demands, and... Read More

2025 Statistics, and Strategies for Success as a Life Coach

The life coaching industry has rapidly grown, making Life Coach Certification an appealing choice for those who feel called to guide others toward their goals. In June-July 2025, the demand for certified life coaches has risen, driven by a global... Read More

Lessons from 40 Years in Coaching: Insights from a Coach and Founder of Life Purpose Institute

What 40 Years as a Coach and Coach Trainer Taught Me About People, Purpose, and the Future of the Life Coaching Industry By Fern Gorin, Founder of Life Purpose Institute When I began coaching in 1984, no one was calling... Read More

The Power of Partnerships: How to Grow Your Coaching Practice Through Referrals and Collaboration

Why Strong Relationships are Key to a Thriving Coaching Business As a certified coach, you’ve already done the deep inner work, honed your skills, and stepped into your purpose. But now comes the next challenge—growing a sustainable and thriving practice.... Read More

Alumni Spotlight: Ashley Shihab – From Corporate Burnout to Clarity Coach

Coaching Clients to Live Authentically and Achieve Their Goals  Ashley Shihab’s transformation from a disenchanted corporate employee to a passionate life coach exemplifies the power of pursuing one’s true calling. A 2019 graduate of the Life Purpose Institute’s Advanced Life... Read More

Unlocking True Potential: How Certified Life Coaches Help You Set and Achieve Meaningful Goals

How A Life Coach Helps Turn Your Vision Into Reality What if the gap between where you are and where you want to be could be bridged—with support, structure, and clarity? That’s exactly what certified life coaches help clients do... Read More

Step into the C-Suite: How Executive & Leadership Coaching Opens New Doors

Coach Clients At The Highest-Level With Specializing in Corporate Leadership Coaching If you’re a certified life or spiritual coach looking to grow your impact and income, executive and leadership coaching may be a powerful next step. In today’s evolving business... Read More

Turning Pain Into Purpose: Coaching as a Catalyst for Good

How Life Coaches Are Using Their Personal Struggles to Uplift and Empower Others Life’s most challenging moments—be it loss, trauma, or significant transitions—can often leave individuals feeling isolated and overwhelmed. Yet, within these experiences lies the potential for profound growth... Read More

From Personal Calling to Community Change: How Life Purpose Institute Alumna Dr. Deanna L. Stewart Turned Her Coaching Certification Into a Force for Good

From Life Coach to Community Leader: How One Woman Turned Her Calling into a Movement for Change When Dr. Deanna L. Stewart enrolled in the Life Coach Certification Program at Life Purpose Institute in September 2013, she was already a... Read More

Creating a More Conscious World—One Coaching Client at a Time

Empowering Clients to Live with Purpose, Presence, and Impact What if the path to a more compassionate, connected, and conscious world began with a single conversation? As coaches, we know that transformation often starts with a single client—someone ready to... Read More