Since 2010, Peter Winslow has owned Gold Mind, LLC, based in Scottsdale, Arizona. As a life coach, Peter Winslow helps people work toward better health, self-improvement, and career advancement.

Many people may have heard about life coaches and wondered whether or not they would benefit from working with one. Professionals in this industry train, study, and leverage their own experiences to aid clients in essentially any circumstance. Here are three examples of ways a mentor can assist:

1. Individuals may seek out the assistance of a coach right after a negative life experience, following a positive one, or when things are at a standstill. Any time is a good time to start.

2. In contrast with a therapist, a mentor typically starts an engagement by looking forward and identifying the tools and resources needed to progress. Some people may benefit more from this approach than studying the past with a psychologist or psychiatrist.

3. A hallmark of the coaching process, accountability helps individuals commit to and honor their goals. Personal transformation happens over time and a mentor provides sustained support along the way.