In his bestselling book, Patrick Williams introduced the therapeutic community to the profession of life coaching. In Your Guide to Becoming a Professional Life Coach, he and Diane Menendez covered the fundamental principles and strategies of effective coaching. Now, Williams - founder of the Institute for Life Coach Training - and Menendez, a distinguished certified coach, have thoroughly revised and updated this unique guide to reflect the latest standards and best practices in the field. This edition includes new information on emotional intelligence and physical coaching, an updated coach-client agreement, and revised references and resources. It also contains an expanded discussion on the core coaching competencies as defined by the International Coach Federation (ICF), as well as new material on coaching ethics and the business aspects of the coaching profession. This book remains a comprehensive reference for anyone who wishes to become a professional life coach.