Life as a Successful Health & Wellness Coach | Sarah Stannard’s Career Journey | HCA Talks Health

 What’s it really like to be a successful Health and Wellness coach? In this inspiring episode of HCA Talks Health, UK-based health coach Sarah Stannard shares her journey from a 20-year career as a sales director to building a thriving, fulfilling practice as a certified Health Coach.Sarah opens up about how health coaching brought balance to her life, allowed her to prioritise family and self-care, and gave her the opportunity to help clients create meaningful, lasting change. She also reveals how her own health challenges inspired her to transform her lifestyle — and ultimately, her career.Whether you’re a prospective Health Coach, a current student, or simply curious about the opportunities in health and wellness coaching, Sarah’s story is filled with practical tips, inspiration, and encouragement to build a career you love.🎧 In this episode, you’ll discover:What daily life looks like for a working Health CoachHow Sarah transitioned from corporate sales to health coachingThe impact of personal health challenges on her career pathDifferent ways Health Coaches can work: private clients, local authorities, corporate wellness, writing, and moreHow to find clients and market yourself as a coachSarah’s favourite coaching niches, including weight loss, body confidence, and female healthAdvice for new coaches on overcoming imposter syndrome and procrastination⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:00 What it’s like to be a certified health and wellness coach2:00 How health coaching brought balance after a corporate career3:00 Personal health challenges and lifestyle transformation5:00 Transitioning from sales director to health coach6:00 Building a varied and fulfilling coaching career7:00 Working with local authorities and children’s health programmes8:00 Partnering with a weight loss clinic9:00 Writing wellness articles and delivering corporate wellness events10:00 Using a sales background to grow a coaching business11:00 Marketing tips: leave no stone unturned12:00 Coaching niches: weight loss, confidence, and female health14:00 The role of body image and self-care in coaching15:00 Supporting clients through exercise and nutrition changes16:00 What Sarah loves most about being a health coach17:00 Inspiring others to join the profession18:00 Words of wisdom for prospective health coaches19:00 Overcoming imposter syndrome through practice20:00 Avoiding procrastination and taking action21:00 Being “in the arena” and trusting the process22:00 Final thoughts and encouragement📸 Follow HCA on Instagram: @healthcoachesacademy🌿 Discover a rewarding career in Health & Wellness CoachingIf you have a passion for health and wellbeing, visit: https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com🔔 Subscribe & ReviewIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more aspiring health coaches. 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to HCA Talks Health!💡 Enjoyed this episode?Check out our health coach certification: https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com/Or listen to more expert episodes here → https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com/health-wellness-podcast