Have you ever wondered what truly makes coaching one of the most rewarding careers you could pursue?

In this episode we take a heartfelt wander through what we believe are the very best things about being a coach. Spoiler alert: we didn't stop at five!

This conversation is all about celebrating coaching, not just as a profession, but as a way of living that aligns with our values, passions, and purpose.

The 5 things we believe makes coaching the best profession:

1. Combining passion and talent
2. Meeting incredible people and joining a supportive coaching community
3. Flexibility and autonomy in designing your own hours and environment
4. Authenticity; being your own kind of coach
5. The human connection and deep fulfilment coaching brings

This episode is a celebration of everything coaching can be. And if you're new to coaching or wondering if it's "your thing," we hope this opens a door for you.

If you're new to coaching or rediscovering your purpose as a coach, this episode is for you. If it sparked something in you, let us know! We love hearing how the podcast lands, what it catalyses, and what you'd love us to talk about next.

Explore our coach training programmes at https://igcompany.co.uk or simply get in touch and say hello.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 — Why celebrate coaching?
• 01:10 — #1: Combining passion and talent
• 03:15 — #2: Meeting amazing people around the world
• 06:40 — #3: Flexibility, autonomy, and designing your own life
• 10:20 — #4: Being your authentic coaching self
• 13:30 — #5: A humbling, deeply human profession
• 17:50 — Parallel process, systemic thinking, and intergenerational insight
• 21:15 — Broader impact: on family, life, and values
• 24:30 — Working outdoors and location freedom
• 27:40 — Coaching as personal choice and alignment
• 30:00 — Final thoughts: Coaching gives us joy, meaning, and community

Key Lessons Learned

1. Coaching is not just a job, it's a calling.
2. You can align your work life with your values through coaching.
3. Coaching offers flexibility, autonomy, and location independence.
4. The coaching community is warm, supportive, and collaborative.
5. You get to be yourself, and support others in being themselves.
6. Coaching teaches you about the world, humanity, and your place in it.
7. The ripple effect of coaching touches your clients, family, and future.

Keywords:

Best things about coaching, Why become a coach, Benefits of coaching as a career, Coaching flexibility, Coaching community, Coaching lifestyle, Coaching impact on family, Coaching self-employment, Working as a coach, Life as a professional coach,

Links:

• All coaching programmes mentioned (Emotions Coaching, Neurodivergent Inclusive Coaching, CPD, Foundations to Masters):https://igcompany.co.uk