Posts Tagged ‘health coaching’
3 active listening skills every health coach needs
Has this ever happened to you in a coaching session or health history? Or do you worry about this happening… Your client shares something or answers a question and you: Give your opinion, “I think that…” Explain what they are experiencing. “This is very common, here’s what’s happening…” Share your own personal example. “OMG me too, I…
Read MoreHow to develop trust with your health coaching clients
I was speaking to a health coach this week who suspects a client isn’t being totally truthful to themselves (or the coach) about what they’re eating and can’t understand why they’re not losing weight. The coach feels like the client is just saying what the coach wants to hear. Why is the client not being…
Read MoreHow to explain the value of a health coach
If you’re anything like me when I was nearing the end of my health coach training, I really had no idea how to explain health coaching. I would stumble and fumble around trying to find the words and ideas to explain it. And believe me I wasn’t doing a good job! In my world I’m…
Read MoreHow to get clear on your scope of practice
One of the top areas of confusion I’m hearing about from health coaches in my facebook group, is around scope of practice. They’re wondering things like, “Can I provide meal plans? How much info can I share? If I can’t give suggestions, then what do I do?” I had these very same questions when I…
Read MoreHow to shift into the coach mindset
Are you a health coach who’s struggling to understand your role as coach? Do you find yourself suggesting action steps and telling your client what to do? Are you worried about how to provide value if you don’t give recommendations and advice? Do you stress out when a client asks for meal plans, dietary advice…
Read MoreHow to let go of the expert role
One of the first things we need to do to shift into coach mode is to let go of the expert role. But this is really hard as a new coach. One of the reasons you likely got into health coaching is because you love sharing your health and wellness knowledge and expertise with your…
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