Why I Became A Coach - This Might Surprise You!

Why I Became A Coach - This Might Surprise You!

June 3, 2026 · 21 min

About this episode

Andy Ramage shares his unexpected journey into coaching and the transformative impact it had on his life.

People often assume I became a coach because I had some grand plan. That I always knew I wanted to help people. That coaching was the dream from day one. The truth is very different. I never intended to become a coach at all. In fact, I stumbled into coaching by accident while trying to solve my own problems. I was searching for answers, looking for a better way to think, perform, and live. What I found completely changed the direction of my life. If you've ever wondered whether coaching might be for you, this episode might just surprise you. What You'll Learn: How one book completely changed the direction of my life Why I nearly walked out of my coaching training The lesson that taught me the true power of the mind How coaching transformed my career, health, and relationship with alcohol Why I eventually left a successful corporate career to become a full-time coach Timestamps: 00:00 – 04:00 How I accidentally discovered coaching 04:00 – 08:00 Training with John Grinder and feeling completely out of my depth 08:00 – 12:00 The lesson that almost made me quit the course 12:00 – 16:00 Using coaching to transform my own life 16:00 – End Leaving my old career behind and stepping into…

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