HCA Graduate Health Coach, Anntonette’s Story
Anntonette, a recent HCA graduate, completed her training as a Professional Health & Wellness Coach in April 2024. Armed with her certification, she has since transformed her passion for teaching into an online platform, launching her own Udemy course to help others shift their mindset and change their lives.
In this story, Anntonette shares:
How a pivotal moment in her teaching career led her to discover her true passion in health coaching.
The power of mindset shifts and how overcoming self-doubt helped her step into a new chapter of her career.
A thought-provoking question that changed her perspective on what success really means.
"In 2022, I was standing in front of a class of 24 learners, explaining how to read coordinates on a map. Today, I have students from around the globe taking my course, Shift Your Mindset, Change Your Life!, on Udemy. The journey from classroom to online instructor might seem like a big shift, but at its core, my mission remains the same: empowering students, helping them gain new skills, and, perhaps most importantly, learning from them as much as they learn from me.
I’ve traded my markers and red pens for a keyboard and a laptop camera. While I’m no longer writing on a whiteboard, the essence of teaching is still alive in my work. Education will always be an integral part of who I am. Coming from a family full of teachers, it’s in my blood. I’m forever grateful for every educator who has touched lives, including my own."
The Moment I Knew It Was Time for a Career Change
"I’ll never forget the day I realised it was time to pivot my career. One of my colleagues, a teacher of over 20 years, retired. During her farewell ceremony, she spoke with so much passion about her journey. Her students shared heartfelt messages, and the room was filled with tears. The whole event radiated love and fulfillment. In that moment, I thought to myself, 'I want to feel that kind of passion for my job too.'"
Discovering Health Coaching and Its Impact
"That realisation ignited a search for my own passion, which led me to Health Coaching. Through the Health Coaches Academy, I improved my own health and discovered the joy of helping others do the same. The moments I treasure most are those “aha” moments during coaching sessions when clients unlock something within themselves. It’s as though I’m teaching them how to listen to their intuition."
The Unexpected Idea That Led Me to Udemy
"The idea to create a Udemy course came unexpectedly. As a woman of faith, I believe it was from God. While waiting to join a Teams meeting, the thought suddenly struck: “I should make a Udemy course.” I didn’t even know if it was possible at the time, but I started researching what it would take to become a Udemy instructor."
Creating My First Online Course
"The first step was understanding the platform; the next was creating the course itself. I reminded myself that if I could create lesson plans for each term for Grade 6 learners, I could certainly create an online course. Months of planning, researching, and organising topics followed. Four months later, I had all the content ready, but then came the most challenging part: filming the lessons.
Standing in front of a class of 26 learners was one thing; putting my face and voice on video for the world to see and critique was entirely different. My biggest limiting belief was that I couldn’t do it. But I used the material I was creating to motivate myself. If I was encouraging others to shift their mindsets and take action, how could I not do the same? Armed with a basic microphone for better sound quality and no fancy equipment, I began filming."
Redefining Success & Embracing the Journey
"My course was live on Udemy for months without me even mentioning it to my family. Truthfully, I was too shy to promote it. Then one day, I received an email from The Health Coaches Hub Director, Dr. Kate Coachman, who reminded me of how amazing it is that I have actually done something like this and the hard work I had put in. When I told her I didn’t feel like the course was a success, she asked a question that has stayed with me ever since: “But what is success?”
A Message to Fellow Health Coaches
"So, dear reader, as you journey through this story, I encourage you to put your ideas out there. They don’t need to be perfect. Even if they don’t meet your definition of success, they might still make a difference in someone else’s life. That alone is worth the effort.”
Ready to Take Your Next Step in Health Coaching?
At HCA, our support doesn’t end when you graduate - we’re invested in your journey as you step into the world as a Health & Wellness Coach. Whether you're building your confidence, launching new projects, or exploring exciting opportunities like Anntonette did, we’re here to help you every step of the way.
That’s why we offer our exclusive Health Coaches Hub, designed to keep you inspired, expand your skills, and support you in growing a successful coaching practice.
If you’re just starting out and want to learn more about how HCA can support your journey, join one of our free live introductory webinars today!
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