Sep 6, 2021
Although the health coaching industry is largely unregulated, education is a non-negotiable if you want to build a reputable health coaching business. Cathy explains what health coaches must know about health coaching certifications and details about the Health Coach Group’s Health Coach University.
In this episode, Cathy discusses
- Why coaching education is important
- Why you need two legal professionals as a health coach
- The reality of health coaching certifications
- Health Coach Group’s 3 Pillar Approach to Certification
1-Proactive Wellness
2-Coaching
3-Business
- Different learning opportunities for health coaches:
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- Health coaching for personal trainers
- Celebrity expert lecture training
- Functional medicine training
- Coaching
- Plant-based training
- General health coaching as a support to medical institutions
- What’s covered in Health Coach University:
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- Listening
- Understanding
- Capacity for Human Potential
- Building Trust and Bonding
- Understanding Through Questions
- Importance of Intuition
- Reflection and Response
- And so much more!
- How the Health Coach Group supports your training:
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- Business plan
- Time management
- Social media
- Advertising on social media
- Correspondence
- Home offices
- Physician health coach partners
- Corporate wellness
- Marketing
- Health Coach University Wellness Track:
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- Grocery shopping
- Food preparation
- Keeping track
- Portion control
- Exercise and movement
- Environment
- Communication
- Nutrition basics
- Dietary theory
- Advanced nutrition
- Inflammation
- Self-care
- Relationships
- The Importance of Fun
- Habits and Addictions
- Stress
- Science Supported vs Theory
- Researching Health Information
- Wellness Library to use for clients
- Why Health Coach University focuses on assessments vs. testing
- What to expect from Health Coach University
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- 6 month commitment
- 20+ hours a week
Memorable Quotes:
- “Education not only provides accurate wellness information, it should also teach coaching principles and business.”
- “Education is not a problem, it’s an opportunity.”
Mentioned In This Episode:
Health Coach Group University
https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/health-coach-university-2
Mary Blackburn: My Time at Health Coach University
https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/blog/guest-post-mary-blackburn-my-time/
Links to resources:
Health Coach Group Website