The Coaching Crowd® Podcast with Jo Wheatley & Zoe Hawkins

Why is Everyone Training to be a Coach


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Have you ever found yourself wondering why so many people are suddenly becoming coaches? What’s drawing them in, and what are they finding once they’re there?

In this episode we reflect on a question we’re often asked: “Why is everyone training to be a coach?” And the truth is, it’s a powerful question with many deeply personal and professional answers.

This is a warm, grounded, and honest discussion between the two of us as co-hosts, coaching trainers, and long-time practitioners. We unpack the inner and outer reasons why coaching is booming, from the “life hack” of increased self-awareness to the ripple effect it has on careers, relationships, and wellbeing.

We share our own stories and insights about:

  • Why coaching is becoming more than just a career path, it's a form of self-expression, healing, and contribution
  • How coaching training creates a sense of community and deep human connection
  • The irreplaceable power of coaching in a world increasingly dominated by AI and automation
  • How people are discovering peace, confidence, and clarity through coaching training
  • The difference between facilitated and self-guided programmes and why that matters

We also explore the soulful, spiritual side of coaching, what it means to be attuned to yourself and others, how it lights people up from the inside, and why so many of our trainees say they’ve “found what they’ve been looking for.”

Whether you’re considering becoming a coach yourself or you’re just curious about what’s fuelling this global movement, we hope this conversation offers insight, clarity, and maybe even a spark of inspiration.

 

Timestamps:

  • 00:47 – The ‘life hack’ of coach training and why people tell everyone about it.

  • 02:14 – How coaching strengthens career prospects and relationships at work.

  • 03:37 – Surprising personal benefits, even in dating and family life.

  • 05:22 – Coaching as a decision-making and confidence-building tool.

  • 06:49 – Why coaching is an essential skill in an AI-driven world.

  • 09:34 – When coach training becomes a route to healing and self-discovery

  • 12:15 – “AI for the soul” and other powerful reflections on the heart of coaching.

Key Lessons Learned

  • Coaching training is a powerful gateway to personal transformation, not just professional development
  • Deep self-awareness, boundary-setting, and emotional clarity are common outcomes of coach training
  • Coaching prepares leaders for a future shaped by AI by amplifying essential human skills
  • The sense of community and shared purpose in a coaching cohort is deeply nourishing
  • People are drawn to coaching because it helps them find meaning, peace, and a way to contribute to others

 

Keywords:

train to be a coach, coaching training programmes, become a coach UK, why become a coach, coaching and self-awareness, coaching for leaders, AI and coaching, coaching for wellbeing, personal growth through coaching, human connection in coaching

 

Links & Resources:

  • Take the Quiz to Discover Your Coaching Pathway
  • The Coaching Crowd Website
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