Why I Became a Coach

Before becoming a coach in 2021, I spent twenty-three years building a successful corporate career. It was a fast-paced, innovative environment filled with great colleagues and exciting challenges (you can read more about my transition here - About Me).

I thrived in my role, enjoyed being part of a high-performing organisation, and valued working alongside like-minded professionals. I was good at what I did, and felt content.

However, in 2021, a series of significant life events prompted me to reassess my career and broader life aspirations. It was the perfect opportunity to explore a new direction - one that aligned closely with my values and interests. Coaching had always intrigued me, and I saw strong connections between my existing skills and the impact coaching could have on individuals and organisations.

Having previously worked with an excellent executive coaching company, I had witnessed first-hand how coaching could transform both individuals and teams. I was also deeply involved in integrating coaching, training, and organisational change within my previous workplace. Beyond the business setting, I had personally benefited from a life coaching relationship that became a catalyst for navigating some of my own major life changes.

I took time to reflect not just on my career but on my life as a whole. A career never exists in isolation, and I wanted to ensure that whatever path I pursued aligned with my long-term aspirations. I explored my core values and realised that true fulfilment comes from aligning work with what matters most. If we can satisfy our values, we take significant steps toward a more meaningful and rewarding life (more about values in my blog).

As I mapped out my strengths and skills, coaching continued to emerge as a natural fit. To deepen my expertise, I undertook further training and accreditation. This, combined with direct client work, reinforced my passion for the field.

For me, helping individuals create meaningful change is incredibly rewarding. Coaching offers a powerful way to gain fresh perspectives, build self-awareness, and take purposeful action. The journey isn’t always straightforward - it can be filled with twists, turns, and unexpected obstacles. Sometimes, the road needs to be discovered first. But coaching is there to support that journey every step of the way.

In summary, what has brought me to coaching? Positive experiences with life and business coaching, strong links to my existing skill set and experiences, links to my values, work/life balance structure, working for myself, passion for continued self-development, and the experiences of working with my clients all have taken me deeper into coaching.

I’m genuinely excited about the positive transformations I can help my clients achieve, both now and in the future.

If you’d like to explore how coaching can support you, I’d love to have a conversation. Let’s talk about how we can work together!

Nick Howell - Life, Personal Development & Leadership Coach

Nick is a Life, Personal Development & Leadership Coach based in Norfolk, England. Through his work with individuals and businesses, he helps unlock potential. Helping his clients achieve success and happiness in their personal lives and careers - www.nickhowellcoaching.com