Life Coaching vs. Consulting vs. Counseling: Key Differences to Unlock Your Destiny with Kristin Kurtz

Are you unsure whether you need a Life Coach, Consultant, or Counselor? 🤔 Understanding the differences can help you find the right path to unlock your purpose and soar to new heights!

In my latest “sound-bite” episode, I break down:

✨ The future-focused power of Life Coaching (my passion, anointing and calling)

🔍 The problem-solving expertise of Consulting

🧠 The healing journey of Counseling

If you’re ready to step into your potential and create a lasting legacy, this episode is for you! 💫 Learn how each approach can guide you on your journey and discover which one is right for you. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock hope and step into a future filled with possibilities.

If you're not sure which path to take, don’t worry! I love connecting people to the right resources and people. Whether that’s coaching with me, or if I feel someone else may be a better fit for your needs, I’ll help point you in the right direction. After all, I’m often called a “Kingdom Connector.” 😉

I’d love to chat and explore if coaching is the right fit for you. Let’s unlock those new wings together and soar to new heights!🦅

Feel free to schedule a FREE soar with new wings call HERE 

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:16

Welcome to the Hope Unlocked podcast. I'm your host, kristen Kurtz, and I'm also the founder of New Wings Coaching. I help and empower wildhearted and adventurous women of faith feeling caged and stuck, unlock their true purpose and potential, break free from limitations and thrive with confidence, courage and hope. If you're curious to learn more about coaching with me, head to newwingscoachingnet and be sure to explore the show notes for ways to connect with me further. Get ready to dive in as we uncover empowering keys and insights in this episode. So tune in and let's unlock hope together. Welcome back to the Hope Unlocked podcast. I'm your host, kristen Kurtz. Today is going to be a little different. I'm going to be diving into an important topic understanding the difference between life coaching, consulting and counseling. If you've ever wondered which one is right for you, stick around, because I'm going to break it down in simple, clear terms to help you make the best choice for where you are in your journey.

Speaker 1: 1:11

I thought the time was now to share, as I've been asked several times just this past week what a life coach is, and I thought I just thought everybody knew. So first let's talk about life coaching, which is my personal calling, an area of expertise and anointing Life coaching is all about the future. It's focused on where you're going, not where you've been. As a coach, I'm here to help you unlock your potential and get you moving toward your professional and personal goals, and I like to call them intentions. I like to flip the script. We'll just say that it's empowering, action-driven and goal-slash-intention-oriented. Think of it like having someone in your corner to ask the right questions, hold you accountable and help you create a solid plan. In essence, in my coaching, reminding you of your but God said, not your but what if? Let me just say we have too many of those people in our corner. Can I get an amen? So what's been revealed to me personally through my journey is that coaching with New Wings Coaching is more than just goal setting, more than just intention setting. It's about empowering extraordinary leaders who are called to wield significant influence and authority. Leaders who are called to wield significant influence and authority. I am dedicated to unlocking the profound potential within those who may start small but are destined for greatness. If you feel called to create a lasting legacy and shape the future, this place is for you. I partner with wild-hearted movers and shakers, helping them realize their capabilities and create something enduring and transformative, not just for today but for generations to come. At New Wings Coaching, coaching is all about stepping into divine strength and freedom, helping you fully embrace your leadership and make a monumental impact, whether you're leading a movement, a business or ministry. Whether you're leading a movement, a business or ministry, together we'll unlock that potential and soar above life's challenges.

Speaker 1: 3:08

Since testimonies say it all, here's a few recents. Actually, I'll share a couple, just a couple today. If you want to read more, you can go to my website, newwingscoachingnet. So this first one I labored for several long nights with our youngest daughter. As soon as the sun would rise, the contractions would stop. We discovered that she was stuck and I needed some assistance to birth. What was inside of me? In a similar sense, kristen is the spiritual midwife I didn't realize I needed. Like a prophetic ultrasound. She was able to get me to focus and see thoughts, words and stories that have been growing inside my spiritual womb. After several long nights of laboring on my own, what a relief to have 90 minutes with a come-alongside coach to uncover the reasons I've felt stuck and to encourage me to push with purpose and the power of the Holy Spirit. In due season I will definitely be scheduling another session and the second one I'll share.

Speaker 1: 4:05

I knew I needed support in some decisions and direction in my business and although I had a few coaches in my sphere to choose from, none of them felt right. As soon as I met Kristen and got to know more about her mission and vision and how brave and unapologetic she is, about what she stands for and who she is, it was a no-brainer to hire her. She cut through the noise and swirl with laser focus, brilliance and prophetic knowing catapulted me in a direction that feels 100% right for me. Where I am in my business right now, kristen is my go-to for all things business and life. There's no doubt about it. We need more coaches like her. So those are the two I wanted to share so you can kind of get a taste of what people have experienced on the back end. So I'm going to move into consulting.

Speaker 1: 4:53

This is a very different approach. In life coaching it's about guiding you towards self-discovery. Consulting is more about providing expertise and solutions. A consultant comes in with specialized knowledge to analyze problems and give you direct advice. So you see the difference there. It's more about problem solving and giving you expert recommendations If you're facing a challenge or need specific guidance on how to improve your business or a particular area of your life, then a consultant might be the right one you're looking for. I like to kind of narrow this down a little bit. Basically, think of a consultant as telling you what to do. A coach is asking you questions that pull I like to say pull out the gold in you that actually get you moving forward, because you find that a lot of times Holy Spirit's trying to reveal something and it actually catapults you forward, rather than me telling you what to do, not saying that that doesn't come into coaching. Sometimes there are times where I might get a prophetic word or something that might be in alignment with that season that somebody is in, that I can give a word of encouragement and or quote unquote advice.

Speaker 1: 6:06

And then there's counseling. We're going to move on to counseling. Counseling focuses on healing and emotional well-being, helping you process past experiences, emotional struggles or trauma. A counselor is trained to help you explore feelings and behaviors that might be holding you back and work through deeper psychological or emotional issues. It's especially important for mental health concerns and emotional distress. So if you're seeking healing from the past, counseling might be your best path.

Speaker 1: 6:36

So how do you know which one's right for you? Well, it depends on where you are and what kind of support you're looking for. If you're ready to move forward, step into your potential and unlock your future, life coaching could be your perfect fit. And if you're ready to move forward, step into your potential and unlock your future, life coaching could be your perfect fit. And if you're not sure, don't worry.

Speaker 1: 6:53

I love, love, love. Connecting people to the right resources. Whether that's coaching with me or, I feel, someone else may be a better fit for your needs, I'll help point you in the right direction. After all, I'm often called a kingdom connector. So if this resonates with you, I'd love to chat and explore if coaching is the right fit for you. Let's unlock those new wings together and soar to new heights. Feel free to schedule a free soar with new wings. Call at newwingscoachingnet spelled out, or head to the show notes for the link. So I hope that this has been helpful today. Until next time, continue to be brave with your voices and soar with new wings. Have a great day. Bye.