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Life Coach cover letter template
A structured letter with example content specific to this role. Replace the bracketed placeholders and adjust the details to the job you're actually applying for.
How to structure it
Opening
Name the role and, in one line, the strongest reason you're a fit. Skip the throat-clearing.
Middle
One or two paragraphs of real, specific evidence: what you did, and the result. This is where most letters go generic. Yours shouldn't.
Why this employer
One genuine, specific reason you want this job at this company, not any company. Vague enthusiasm reads as a template that wasn't customised.
Close
Thank them, note your resume is attached, and make it easy to reach you.
Re: Application for Life Coach
I am writing to apply for the Life Coach role at [Company Name]. With a background in one-on-one coaching and a practical approach to goal setting and accountability, I am confident I can support your clients to make meaningful changes.
In my current practice, I coached a caseload of 15 clients through monthly sessions, helping each one set goals and build action plans they could follow between meetings. One client came to me wanting to change careers but felt stuck; over three months we broke the change into small steps, and she moved from research to applying for roles. I also built a Notion dashboard for clients to track habits and reflections, which gave our sessions a clear focus and kept progress visible.
I am drawn to [Company Name] because [add one genuine, specific reason: a project, value, or market position you can point to]. I want to bring my coaching skills to a team that shares my commitment to client-centred practice.
Thank you for considering my application. I have attached my resume for your review and would welcome the chance to discuss how I can contribute to your coaching services.
Getting it right
- Keep it to one page. A hiring manager spends seconds on this before deciding whether to read your resume.
- Address a named person where you can find one, rather than "To Whom It May Concern".
- Don't repeat your resume line for line. Use the letter to add context a bullet point can't: why this role, why now, why here.
- Match the tone of the job ad. A formal listing calls for a formal letter; a casual one gives you room to write more like yourself.
This is a starting point, not a guarantee of interviews. Make it specific to the actual employer before you send it.