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:

Combining passion and talent
Meeting incredible people and joining a supportive coaching community
Flexibility and autonomy in designing your own hours and environment
Authenticity; being your own kind of coach
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

Coaching is not just a job, it’s a calling.
You can align your work life with your values through coaching.
Coaching offers flexibility, autonomy, and location independence.
The coaching community is warm, supportive, and collaborative.
You get to be yourself, and support others in being themselves.
Coaching teaches you about the world, humanity, and your place in it.
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

5 Best Things about Coaching