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Why I Chose Life Coaching: A Future-Focused Path

August 14, 2025

By Jessica Hatton Cohen, Certified Life Coach

I was drawn to life coaching rather than counseling or therapy because of its forward-focused nature. While therapy often explores the past to promote healing, life coaching is about building the future—creating a vision and taking intentional steps to get there. That perspective really resonated with me.

What excites me most about coaching is the opportunity to work with someone to develop a clear plan for a specific goal, desire, or life change. I’ve always enjoyed the process of problem- solving and strategic thinking—skills I’ve naturally used throughout my life, both personally and professionally.

The turning point for me came when I realized how often friends came to me to talk through big decisions or major life changes. These conversations were never a burden—they energized me. I genuinely love being that person people turn to, and I found real fulfillment in helping others gain clarity and confidence.

That’s when I knew I wanted to take it further. I decided to pursue formal education in coaching, not just to strengthen my natural ability, but to ensure I had the tools, frameworks, and ethical foundation to support others in a meaningful and professional way.

Over time, I’ve developed a deep focus in a few key areas where I feel I can make the greatest
impact:

  • General Life Coaching, helping clients gain clarity and direction in all areas of their lives.
  • Relationships & Dating, offering support around building healthy connections and navigating the complexities of love.
  • Goal Setting & Project Completion, where we turn ideas into actionable steps and ensure follow-through.
  • And perhaps most personally, Fertility and IVF Support Coaching, providing emotional support and guidance through what can be an overwhelming and deeply personal journey.

Life coaching allows me to combine my passion for helping people with my strengths in strategy, empathy, and future-focused thinking. It’s not just what I do—it’s who I am.

Feeling stuck but ready to break through? You’re motivated. You’ve got dreams. But the path forward feels unclear. That’s where a life coach comes in.

  • Clarify your goals  
  • Create a personalized action plan
  • Stay accountable and inspire


Whether you’re navigating a career change, building confidence, starting a family or simply craving more fulfillment, coaching helps you turn intention into action—and action into results. Let’s unlock your potential. Your next chapter starts now.

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