How Do I Get a LifeWalking Partner?

Once you know what type of LifeWalking partner you need (expert, Good Samaritan, or peer); it really is quite simple to find someone to fit the bill.

If you have determined that you need an expert, there are countless experts available for hire.  You can do a Google search, ask a friend, look in the phone book, or go to a trusted source that lists experts based on reviews and feedback.  Go and hire someone that you feel comfortable with.  Share your goals with a prospective LifeWalking partner to see if his/her philosophy fits with your goals.  Don't settle for someone who doesn't have the same vision for your goals.  If you try an expert and after one or two sessions you find that it isn't working, don't be afraid to fire that expert and look for someone else who is better suited to help you.

Good Samaritans usually find you rather than you finding them.  If you determined that you need a Good Samaritan, you probably already have someone in mind.  Maybe a boss or coworker offered professional advice and support in the past; seek out that person now and ask for help.  There might be a pastor or older friend who has offered to walk with you through your struggles in the past; ask if the offer still stands now that you are ready to Move Forward in your life.  Good Samaritans are usually very willing to help with little coercion.

Finally, if a peer is what you need, make a list of all the peers that you think you could ask for help.  Rank your choices and start with your first choice.  Pick someone who is selfless and supportive.  Choose a person who could use support try to Move Forward with his/her goals.  Ask your friend to LifeWalk with you and offer to walk with him/her to achieve his/her goals as well.  If the first person says no, try the next.  It probably won't take too many times before you will get a yes.  Most people get a yes on the first try.

Go out and find your LifeWalking partner this week.  Next week I will tell you how to get started in the LifeWalking process so that you can come to a Move Forward Solution in your life!