Reasons to choose coaching as your next career

If you're contemplating what your next career could be, you're likely not alone.

Choosing one career for the whole of your career is a thing of a past.

So much so that it is estimated that people will have seven careers in their lifetime, rather than one lifetime career.

But the question is – what is your next career?

Whilst we're likely spoilt for choice, there may be an underlying uncertainty as to which career may be a solid choice.

Coaching is one industry that has hit its stride.

With only 53 300 credentialed coaches internationally and an industry that generates $19 billion annually, coaching is a profession on the up.

It's a profession that is delivering growth year on year!

And if this isn't enough to convince you, here's more reasons why coaching might be a career to place on top of your list:

You can coach and build your business whilst you're working.

And no, we're not suggesting that you use company time for your own practice. Remember, ethics sits at the centre of coaching!

What we are noting is that coaching sessions can be scheduled in the early mornings, evenings and even over weekends.

There may even be an opportunity for your coaching skills to be employed within your existing organisation.

Consider that as a coach, you can coach individuals in different time zones from the comfort of your home or office.

What is early morning for you may be working hours for another based in the East, and what is early evening may be mid-morning for a client based in the US.

The entry costs are low

Starting your own coaching practice doesn't require a huge financial outlay.

All you need to get going is a laptop and an internet connection.

That does mean that there are some people who purport to be coaches who don't have the faintest clue what coaching really is.

Studying a coaching program that offers accreditation to an organisation like the School of Life is the best approach.

This is a recognition by clients and organisations seeking to hire coaches that your coaching is to the required standard, and that you subscribe to the code of conduct and ethics of these institutions.

You can coach anyone from anywhere

Coaching really is becoming part of the 'laptop lifestyle'.

Provided you have an internet connection and access to your favourite online platform you can coach anyone in any country.

Of course, there will always be those who prefer a face to face interaction (which is a very South African preference).

But for the rest, you can complete your coaching sessions whether you are at your home office or travelling somewhere amazing!

To your prosperous future,