Paul Wagoner on Coaching Lawyers and Building Pathless Coaching

This podcast episode from 'The Act of Coaching' features a conversation with Phil, the host, and Paul, a guest from their alumni, discussing Paul's transition to becoming a leadership coach focused on helping executives achieve confidence and clarity during life and career transitions. Paul shares his professional background, including practicing law and serving as a U.S. Navy JAG, and how his own career and life transitions led him to discover coaching as his vocation. The conversation delves into the importance of finding one's coaching niche, the process of becoming a certified coach through ICF-accredited programs, and the impact of coaching on personal relationships, especially across cultural differences. Paul's story illustrates the transformative power of coaching, both for coaches and their clients, highlighting the continuous learning and growth that comes with the profession.

Paul Wagoner is a leadership and career transitions coach as well as a resume and LinkedIn profile writer. He is the founder of Pathless Coaching LLC. Prior to coaching, Paul spent 12+ years as a practicing attorney, in private practice and public service, including as a US Navy JAG serving overseas. He holds a Master’s degree in Strategy from the Naval War College and law degree from Boston College. He is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a candidate for certification in leadership and performance coaching (LPCC) from Brown University/ACT Leadership. He is a member of the National Resume Writers Association and a Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (LinkedIn).