Episode 2: Melissa Gets a Life Coach

Ever wonder what a Life Coach does?<br /> <br /> In growing numbers, people from all walks of life are turning to a Life Coach when they feel lost or stuck, or want to make a change.<br /> <br /> <iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="http://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F50130424&amp;auto_play=false&amp;show_artwork=true&amp;color=ff7700" width="100%"></iframe> <br /> <br /> The origins of Life Coaching, as practiced today, go back to the teachings of Benjamin Karter, a college football coach turned motivational speaker in the late 1970s. Over time Life Coaching has become a more formalized practice with an established ethos and methodology.<br /> <br /> This episode of Happy follows one woman's journey through Life Coaching. Before she started, she was stuck in a dead-end restaurant job. Now she is successfully freelancing as film maker, making lovely documentaries for a variety of clients. Find out how she made the change.<br /> <br /> <b>Episode Details:&nbsp;</b><br /> Producer: Sean Rasmussen<br /> Music: Dinah Washington, "There'll Be Some Changes Made"<br /> Interview Subject: Melissa Dozois (<a href="http://vimeo.com/melissadozois" target="_blank">See her work</a>)<br /> Special thanks to: Toronto-based Life Coach <a href="http://www.nicolaholmes.ca/" target="_blank">Nicola Holmes</a>