Frequently Asked Questions-Site Visitors and the Empowr U Community

What is Empowr U?

Empowr U is a free online service that helps you find your ideal coach, training professional, educational opportunity or event that will empower you to reach your highest potential and overcome many of life’s challenges. Empowr U has a comprehensive and focused directory of highly qualified and highly-rated professionals, primarily across the United States. Our time saving navigation and focused service listings efficiently connects clients like you with their ideal coach, trainer, or learning opportunity based on your unique goals, personality, and background.

How does Empowr U help me find a coach or other related professional?

If you already know what kind of coach you're looking for, you can browse the Empowr U service directory of coaches by specialization and detailed information about each coach including their contact form, phone number, website, social media platforms, video channels, Google ratings, testimonials, reviews, types of service offered, and more. All coaches have a link and form to schedule a free discovery call, to see if the coach you are considering working with is the right coach for you. We recommend at least 2-3 coaches and/or consultations with different professionals and opportunities. You are welcome to contact as little or as many as you like.

How much does Empowr U cost?

It is free to use the Empowru.com web site to inquire about all of our resources. The costs associated will be between you and the professional or vendor that you are seeking help from. Additionally, most coaches in our network offer a free 30 minute consultation with no obligation to help you decide if they're a good fit for your particular goals. Once you select a coach to work with, it's up to you and your coach to agree on payment details.

How much do coaches typically charge?

Coaching fees vary considerably from coach to coach, and usually depend on the coach's experience, background, and training. Generally speaking, coaches with more experience and training charge more than beginning coaches. Most coaches, however, typically charge in the range of $80 to $200 per hour. Senior coaches, particularly in the areas of leadership and executive coaching, may charge substantially more, while new coaches, or coaches who are still in training, may charge less. In addition, coaches have specialized programs that require participation for several weeks that are for an up-front flat fee which could save money in the long run from each hourly session, or even from other types of help such as therapy and counseling.

Why should I use Empowr U?

You should use empowru.com because our network of professionals have been evaluated based on certifications, association memberships, ratings, testimonials, and is focused by type of coach, trainer, or other professional resource, are usually flexible in regard to how to provide coaching and training (in-person, online, phone, one on one, group, etc). All coaches in our network are independent businesses; they do not work for Empowr U.

How do I know what type of coach or professional I need to address my goals?

A great place to start is our Services section which gives descriptions, along with coaches and professionals who specialize in a specific area (ex: credit repair) In addition, there are excellent articles within our Blog section. Finally, we have put together a checklist of what to look for in a coach or professional provider.

How does coaching/training and therapy differ?

Focus

Coaching focuses on helping you achieve future goals, while therapy focuses on understanding and healing past pain and trauma.

Training

Therapists are licensed healthcare providers who must have an advanced degree, complete a certain number of supervised hours, and pass a board exam. Coaches may have certification programs, but there are no governing boards for life or success coaches.

Issues addressed

Therapists are trained to treat mental illness and other significant emotional and relational concerns. Coaching can help you improve your performance in a specific area, such as your career.

Insurance coverage

Psychotherapy is usually covered by insurance if it's deemed medically necessary to treat a mental health problem. Coaching is typically not covered by health insurance.

While coaching and therapy are different, they can be compatible and even complementary. Who you should see depends on your issues and what you want to achieve.

Do I need to choose a coach who works and/or lives in near my home?

You don’t need your coach or trainer to work and/or live in your home area. Many coaching sessions and programs are conducted over the phone or via Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams. But if you feel more comfortable having an in-person one on one session and there isn’t a coach on our directories, please feel free to reach out on our contact form and we will find you 2-3 coaches to contact that meet your initial criteria.