The Power of a Coach-First Approach in Health Coaching
The Power of a Coach-First Approach in Health Coaching By Cliff Harvey PhD, DipFit, DipNat, MNHMHNZ, AccSpNut, FCNA Discovering Synthesis in Health Coaching When I reflect on my journey in the health coaching world, one word continues to come to mind: synthesis. Synthesis, in this context, is the integration of various skills and knowledge into […]
Taming the Gremlins: Why Supervision Isn’t Just for Coaches in Crisis
There’s a quiet moment after a client session ends. The Zoom room closes, the notes are tucked away, and yet the chatter continues—not from the client, but from within. “Did I help enough?” “Why didn’t I ask that differently?” “What if they didn’t find any value in that at all?” Most coaches know this voice. […]
Allied Health Practitioners using Health Coaching to Improve Outcomes in Chronic Conditions
Allied Health Practitioners Using Health Coaching to Improve Outcomes in Chronic Conditions Health coaching is a collaborative, client-centered approach that empowers individuals to set meaningful goals, boost motivation, and achieve sustainable behavior change. It draws on proven methods like motivational interviewing (MI) and behavior change techniques (BCTs) such as goal-setting, self-monitoring, and action planning. Increasingly, […]