Passion for Health? Become a Certified Coach Statistically significant outcomes 194 coaches delivering 128,076 coaching sessions to 30,984 clients. The Wellcoaches Protocol of health/well-being coaching is the most thoroughly tested coaching protocol in the healthcare and well-being domains, resulting in positive, statistically significant outcomes in all 22 peer reviewed studies . Join our 15,500 Health Coaches, who are improving well-being, around the world. Health and well-being coaches partner with clients who are seeking self-directed, lasting changes, aligned with their values, which promote health and wellness and, thereby, enhance well-being. In the course of their work, coaches display unconditional positive regard for their clients and a belief in their capacity for change. Health Coaches focus on well-being, honoring that each client is an expert on their life, while ensuring that all interactions are respectful and non-judgmental. Learn how to be a health and well-being coach from the founders of the field We authored the first coaching textbook in healthcare and well-being and will provide you with both theory and practice that you need to build your confidence - and the confidence of your clients. The Coaching Psychology Manual , the foundation of our program, is recommended reading for National Board Certified Coaches and is widely used as the text for several coach training programs as well as academic courses, including a Science of Coaching Psychology Course at Harvard University Extension School. Find My Classes Free Information Session FAQ Quick Overview of the Certification Process To become a Certified Wellcoach: ​ Complete Core Coach Training (Module 1): 18 live lessons and an e-course Deepen your knowledge and practice (Module 2): 5 live lessons and 2 e-courses Receive mentoring and demonstrate your skills (Module 3) to get Certified ​ Bonus: Stand out from the crowd and earn the Lifestyle Medicine Coach Certificate with the self-paced Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches Course (Module 4) ​ See Core (Module 1) schedule Overview of the process Testimonials I studied Athletic Training in my undergraduate years, then went on to become a graduate assistant where I was able to use my athletic training skills as a Certified ATC while obtaining my Master’s Degree in Human Services: Health and Wellness. I chose Wellcoaches for my road to the NBHWC because I really wanted to be a part of the best of the best! I wanted a program that really cared for its student success, was life and health-changing for future clients, and used evidence-based practice and research while always being open to learning! I’m in Module 2 currently and so far, Wellcoaches has far exceeded my expectations! Nicole Downam ​ Health and Well-being Coach Certification The "Certified Health and Well-being Coach" pathway brings coaching skills in working with patients or clients to improve their health and well-being. As a Coach, you will be an expert facilitator of mindset and behavior change that generates sustainable healthy lifestyles, which prevent or treat disease, and foster well-being and thriving. ​ Eligibility with ONE of the following: An Associate Degree (or international equivalent) 4,000 hours of work experience (approximately two full-time years of work experience) Certification Handbook Watch certification video Prereqs Prerequisites Top off your Coach training with a Lifestyle Medicine Coach Certificate As a coach, it is important to have a holistic and broad understanding of healthy living. This is an an additional 21.5 hour e-course, built in collaboration with ACLM, and provides education from leading experts on key healthy lifestyle topics, such as brain health and basic biometrics. ​ Eligibility with one of the following: Wellcoaches Health & Well-being Coach Certification National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching Certification Learn about this course Approvals, Accreditations and Continuing Education Enjoy many options for earning continuing education through our global partnerships, approvals and accreditations! Want more detail? Here is the full overview of the process for becoming a Certified Coach and becoming eligible for the National Board Exam. Core Coach Training (Module 1) Step 1: After confirming prerequisites , complete the Core Coach Training (Module 1) Cost: $1785 virtual (9-week, 4-week or 4-day) /$2145 on-site ​To meet the needs and learning preferences of all of our students, we provide two options for training in Module 1 : a 9-week class or a 4-day session. All courses provide the same educational content and coaching practice opportunities. Lesson topics include:​ ​ ​ Improve well-being (check out our Well-being Inventory ) Differentiating the coach from the expert How to establish growth-promoting relationships Coaching presence Expressing compassion through empathy Building positive emotions for resilience Eliciting motivation Building self-efficacy Readiness to change Building powerful visions Crafting designs for behavior experiments Creating generative (ah-ha!) moments Appreciative goal review Coaching habits e-course ​ Completion of the Core Coach Training (Module 1) - including 100% attendance, completion of all lesson feedback surveys and a score of 80% or greater on quizzes - is required for course completion and to receive a Certificate of Attendance. This module is a pre-requisite for the next step, Module 2. "How long will this take?" and other questions FAQ See Module 1 schedule Step 2: Deepen knowledge and practice. Cost: $215 To further develop your skills, our second Module offers several live classes and e-courses to deepen your understanding of the concepts and skills presented in the Core course, making the completion of Module 1 a pre-requisite to Module 2. Topics such as Organize Your Emotions (2-hr teleclass), Organize Your Mind (4-hr teleclass+e-course), Wellness Visions (2-hr teleclass), and Generative Moments (2-hr teleclass+e-course) will include additional demonstrations and practice opportunities. Completion of Module 2 (including 100% attendance, completion of all lesson feedback surveys and a score of 80% or greater on quizzes) is required for course completion and to receive a Certificate of Attendance. You must complete Module 1 before proceeding to Module 2. Module 2 is a pre-requisite for the next step, Module 3. See Module 2 schedule Deepen Your Knowledge, Practice and Assess your Skills (Modules 2 &3) Step 3: Receive 1-1 Mentoring and Assess Your Skills Cost: $845 ​To demonstrate your learning, and to pursue Wellcoaches Certification this step is focused on the application of learning. This includes: a multiple-choice written exam three, 1-hour individual mentoring sessions (to be completed before the oral coaching skills assessment) a 30-minute coaching skills assessment submission of examples of goal writing and vision statements ​ Following completion of Module 3 you will earn the Wellcoaches designation of "Certified Health and Well-being Coach". ​ Earn a Lifestyle Medicine Coach Certificate (Module 4) Stand out from the crowd and earn the Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches Certificate in addition to the Wellcoaches Certification! Cost: $275 when purchased at the same time as Wellcoaches Training and Certification (Module 1, 2, 3 Bundle). Visit here to purchase a bundle. $435 if purchased separately. ​ Lifestyle Medicine Coaches partner with clients seeking self-directed, lasting changes, aligned with their values, which promote health and wellness and, thereby, enhance well-being. They support clients to engage in the practices of lifestyle medicine, such as healthy diet, regular exercise, good sleep and stress management, in order to become healthier and happier. ​ Great news! You may begin the Lifestyle Medicine Course at any time - no need to wait until after Coach Training. Learn about this course The Pathways to Your Next Career...and your well-being. Get Hired. Check out our Job Board

Physicians as Coaches: Improving Physician Well-being and Impact I'm ready to become a coach Today the professional lives of physicians demand the highest-ever levels of internal resources and well-being to meet the growing challenges faced by patients, as well as healthcare practices and organizations. ​ As a Physician Coach, you can become a new force for good - helping your patients, colleagues, and leaders tap into their deepest motivation, draw out their strengths, set their compass on their best selves, and shift their mindsets and behaviors to enable positive, lasting change. ​ All the while, you will be transformed through your own self-coaching journey, rediscovering your deepest values and resources, and rising above the tide of burnout. ​ Why become a Physician Coach? Improve your own well-being. Learning about, and applying, key coaching concepts like self-compassion, growth-mindset, and wellness visioning will inevitably have a positive impact on your own life. Increase patient satisfaction and engagement. Your patients will experience you as a more empathetic listener who delivers patient-centered care. Change the culture of your organization. Gain valuable skills for communicating with colleagues and building trusting, collaborative relationships. Enjoy your professional development and earn CMEs. Our Module, Core Coach Training is approved for 27.5 PCs. ​ Where are our Physician Coaches? Wellcoaches has trained and supported hundreds of physicians as coaches through Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Columbia University, Johns Hopkins, Stanford University Hospital, Emory University Hospital, Beth Israel Hospital, and members of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine community. ​ Curious about your own well-being? Wellcoaches has developed a validated inventory to support you in reflecting upon your own well-being in the areas of life, work, body, and mind. Take the Inventory or share it with a patient! Well-being Inventory Resources for you Key Resources on Physician Coaching The American Medical Association's Coaching in Medical Education (contributions by Wellcoaches CEO, Margaret Moore) Foundations in Lifestyle Medicine Board Review Course (contributions by Wellcoaches Chief Coaching Officer, Erika Jackson) Two Randomized Controlled studies of Wellcoaches coaching for physician burnout show robust efficacy Coaching for primary care physician well-being: A randomized trial and follow-up analysis . Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 2020 Physician Coaching by Professionally Trained Peers for Burnout and Well-Being A Randomized Clinical Trial , JAMA, 2024 AAFP Lifestyle Medicine Course (coaching content developed by Chief Coaching Officer, Erika Jackson and presented by Faculty Member, Charles Inniss) Mayo Clinic Proceeding study defining physician coaching competencies (contributions by Wellcoaches CEO, Margaret Moore) ​MEDIA A Story of Coaching and Collaboration at Beth Israel Hospital Physician Well-being: Despairing to Coaching to Gratitude Coaching in Medical Education Unlocking Your Full Potential Through Coaching, Emory University podcast​ Organize Your Mind for the Operating Room, Keynote for the American Association of Thoracic Surgeons Organize Your Mind to Thrive , Massachusetts Medical Society ​ ​ ​EVIDENCE Physician coaching by professionally trained peers for burnout and well-being Coaching for primary care physician well-being: A randomized trial and follow-up analysis Primary Care–Based Health Coaching Intervention for Weight Loss in Overweight/Obese Adults: A 2-Year Experience A pilot study of health and wellness coaching for fibromyalgia What Physicians Say Peter Grinspoon, MD Massachusetts General Hospital, Instructor, Harvard Medical School I thought that Wellcoaches provided a thorough, comprehensive and - most of all - inspiring training on all aspects of health and wellness coaching. It fostered both personal and professional growth. It left myself and my physician colleagues with the skills and confidence to jump right into the complicated world of helping physicians (and everyone else) navigate their distress, and enabled us to help others find the solutions they need to fulfill their dreams. I would gladly recommend Wellcoaches to anyone who asks. Kerri Palamara McGrath, MD Director of Physician Well-being, Massachusetts General Hospital Collaborating with Wellcoaches has transformed our institutional approach to supporting physician well-beng. The physicians who underwent training and certification are newly empowered to walk this journey toward meaning, purpose and engagement with colleagues and with themselves. They are well prepared to work 1:1 with their colleagues and engage in group coaching, which has been invaluable for improving system-level issues within the institutions.

Job Board This page features jobs shared with us by partners and jobs where the listing specifies that Wellcoaches certification is desired. Positions included are coaches and other health industry professionals with coach-like qualities and skills. Please direct all inquiries to the hiring organization. (Other job boards you may find of interest include: WELCOA , NBHWC (account needed for access), ACLM (membership needed to apply), and ACSM .) See featured Wellcoaches community members! Medicare Advantage Clinical Care Manager Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Posted 4/21/2024 Responsible for facilitating care for members and families of members who may have rising health risks or complex healthcare needs, to promote optimal health. Facilitation is focused on assessing needs, identifying health care disparities, social determinants of health, and any barriers to care. The Clinical Care Manger will engage members in appropriate plans of care, coordinate care and services as appropriate, communicate effectively and provide members with education and resources as needed. Wellcoaches certification a plus. To Apply Health Coach, Part-Time Froedtert, Wisconsin Posted 4/18/2024 Assist with assessing, planning, designing, and implementing the Wellness Works or Workforce Health program, as well as presenting on various health topics to corporate clients. This individual will assist and interact with departments to develop services that meet the needs of Froedtert Health customers. To Apply Health & Wellness Coach PRN Inova Health, Virginia Posted 4/11/2024 PRN Health & Wellness Coach position will work closely with health coaching Inova team members and corporate clients in a well-being setting. The coaching position will involve one-on-one and group coaching, wellness workshops, seminars, content creation, team building and work-site wellness efforts. A background in dietetics, exercise physiology, behavior change, work-site wellness and/or psychology is preferred. To Apply Public Health Educator (Health Coach) New York City Health + Hospitals Posted 4/9/2024 The Health Coach will be part of an interdisciplinary team in providing supportive coaching for patients in the Lifestyle Medicine program. The Health Coach will focus on behavior change and the pillars of lifestyle medicine: healthful plant-based diet, physical activity, sleep, stress reduction, social connections, and avoidance of risky substances, with special attention to sleep, stress reduction, physical activity and overall well-being. Offer regular individual follow-up via in-person and/or virtual meetings that may include goal-setting, meal planning, and motivational interviewing. Co-lead and assist in development of curricula for shared medical appointments (group sessions) focused on lifestyle change. For full description, and to apply, go to careers.nychhc.org and in the search box enter 104154. To Apply Member Liaison Specialist MetroHealth, Ohio Posted 4/5/2024 Serve as the primary liaison between Skyway members and The MetroHealth System while providing a high level of concierge service. Coordinate access to care for Skyway members while ensuring their efficient usage of the Skyway network and MetroHealth services. Serve as the liaison between Skyway members and the Care Coordinator/Care Navigator for the Population Health Innovation Institute (PHII) in the provisioning of care navigation activities. Proactively coordinate the Skyway patient panel, including monitoring member utilization data for appropriate patient engagement. Visit inpatients daily. Participate in health coaching, health fairs, coordinates biometric screenings, and other wellness activities. Assume accountability for member satisfaction. Wellness Coach PlusOne, an Optum Company, California Posted 4/5/2024 Responsible for developing and maintaining a coaching relationship with coaching program participants and assisting them through the process of actively working toward better health by supplying support, encouragement and education. Work on-site at an Optum corporate client working one-on-one and with groups of team members using motivational interviewing skills to coach them to make positive lifestyle behavior changes in the areas of nutrition, weight management, physical fitness, stress management, work life balance and tobacco use as well as other health issues. Utilize public speaking skills to educate small to large groups of participants on topics including nutrition, physical fitness, sleep, hydration, and emotional well-being. To Apply To Apply Heart Coach (Preventative) - Part-Time, Multiple Openings Ucardia, Remote Posted 3/29/2024 Ucardia has openings for part-time, remote health coach positions. It is looking for coaches who are also Certified Personal Trainers or Registration Dietitians. Particular interest in candidates who are both Wellcoaches and NBHWC certified. Work with program participants who are interested in preventing cardiovascular disease or who have CVD to help them create sustainable heart healthy habits. Support the delivery of an app-based digital health program for an assigned caseload of participants focused on heart health including proactive participant outreach via text to build rapport, engage the newly-onboarded, sustain their program engagement and satisfaction and maximize outcomes. Co-create each participant’s heart health vision, short-term and long-term SMART goals and action plan. Conduct live video coaching sessions and check-in sessions; carry on a meaningful text-based coaching session if so desired by the participant. Ucardia is hiring immediately and accepting applications for future opportunities. See full job listing for full description and full list of qualifications sought. Case Manager - Behavioral Health Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Posted 3/18/2024 Responsible for facilitating care for members and families of members who may have rising health risks or complex healthcare needs, to promote optimal health. This position is self-directed and works independently and collaboratively to facilitate care based on the principles of care management. Facilitation is focused on assessing needs, identifying health care disparities, social determinants of health, and any barriers to care. Engage members in appropriate plans of care, coordinate care and services as appropriate, communicate effectively and provide members with education and resources as needed. Wellcoaches certification a plus. To Apply Well-being Program Coordinator WebMD, Michigan Posted 3/14/2024 Work collaboratively with the designated client’s health promotion team to provide face-to-face health coaching with eligible participants as well as help to raise awareness of the onsite program and the WebMD products and services that enable it. May include onsite 1:1 or group coaching. Encourage and support well-being policies at the client worksites (e.g., smoking, cafeteria, vending machines). Develop and facilitate educational programs (i.e., courses, workshops, special events, and interactive booths). To Apply To Apply Health Coach Cypress Healthcare Partners, California Posted 3/14/2024 Bilingual English/Spanish required. The Health Coach is responsible for improving health outcomes by providing health promotion, disease management, and health education services to diverse populations. Be part of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing disease prevention/management and care coordination services to health plan members, patients, and community members. Provide patient-centered health coaching activities across the continuum of care in order to facilitate and promote high quality, cost effective outcomes focused on self-management decision support. Health Coach Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, Montana Posted 2/21/2024 The Health Coach will work closely with individuals seeking to enhance their overall quality of life by providing guidance, support, and education in the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine – physical activity, planted-based nutrition, stress management, avoidance of risky substances, social connections, and restorative sleep. Collaborate with patients to set realistic and achievable health and wellness goals, and regularly track progress. Utilize coaching techniques to support patients in making sustainable behavioral changes, including appreciative inquiry, motivational interviewing, goal-setting, and problem-solving. Participate in community outreach programs, workshops, and health fairs to promote lifestyle medicine and preventive healthcare. Wellcoaches Lifestyle Medicine Coach Certification within 6 months of hire. For the full job listing, go to https://csktribes.org/index.php/employment . To Apply To Apply Health Management Consultant Mercer, Florida Posted 1/29/2024 The Health Management Consultant is responsible for the development and delivery of assigned client’s health and well-being programs and solutions to improve client outcomes related to human capital, including program development, marketing materials, and on-going account management. This will include understanding the clients’ current corporate culture, health and well-being climate, facilities, policies, and how they influence the health and safety of their employee population. This role will leverage data intelligence to identify trends and provide program solutions and recommendations. Develop and promote health and well-being initiatives for MMA’s clients. This position will work with assigned clients, the respective account team and National PATH (Planning and Analytics for Total Health) team to identify behaviors and factors that influence or compromise health; identify factors that inspire learning or factors that hinder or foster the client’s population health the process of health education. Evaluate available data to provide guidance and recommendations to clients regarding population health management as well as seek opportunities for health and well-being initiatives with prospects. To Apply Employee Wellness, RN University of Rochester - New York Posted 12/2/2023 Nurses in the Center for Employee Wellness (CEW) provide direct care services to individuals and groups in a variety of settings. The position involves assessment, intervention and evaluation of clients in biometric screening clinics, and chronic disease management and lifestyle programs. Holistic care is provided within the context of a robust coaching model using evidence and theory-based care. Nurses perform full panel biometric screenings using point of care testing (POCT) and provide real time follow up counseling and education about strategies to improve or maintain health. In disease management and lifestyle programs, nurses manage a client case load and provide 1:1 coaching and counseling for people with chronic conditions or those wishing to maintain or improve their health. Nurses provide education and counseling to groups at organizations and to the broader community. ​ Bilingual Health Coach Vida Health - Remote Posted 11/16/2023 Looking for candidates fluent in verbal and written Spanish. As a Vida Bilingual Health Coach, you will work with a range of members virtually to help support impactful, lasting behavior change to increase health and wellness. In addition, you will work within Vida’s guidelines, Scope of Practice, HIPAA, PHI, Industry Standards, Federal, State and Local Law to ensure that safety, quality and compliance expectations are met. Communicate with your members through individual/group video calls and electronic messaging in alignment with program cadence expectations. Use coaching skills and competencies within a Motivational Interviewing framework to help members set concrete SMART health goals. ​ To Apply Health Coach - Part Time/Hourly Vida Health, Remote Posted 8/8/2023 Inspire, collaborate and partner with a panel of members seeking to increase healthy lifestyle behaviors in areas such as weight management, eating better, getting more active, managing stress and prevention/management of chronic health concerns. Coach in our full suite of programs for mind and body. Communicate with your members through individual/group video calls and electronic messaging in alignment with program cadence expectations. Use coaching skills and competencies within a Motivational Interviewing framework to help members set concrete, SMART health goals. ​ To Apply To Apply Project Nurse, Multiple Openings University of Rochester, New York Posted 7/5/2023 The University of Rochester has 4 openings (3 full time, 1 part time) for NY licensed nurses in its Center for Nursing Entrepreneurship. Nurses perform full panel biometric screenings and provide real time follow up counseling and education about strategies to improve or maintain health. Holistic care is provided within the context of a robust coaching model using evidence and theory-based care. Apply motivational theory to encourage behavior change. Utilize expert coaching techniques to assist clients in developing wellness goals. Engage and encourage participant to utilize resources to make measurable improvements in their wellness goals. To see the full job listings, please click on the To Apply button and, in the search bar, search for Wellcoaches. Premise Health Various Positions, Various Locations Premise Health is a large direct healthcare provider and digital provider. It works with numerous large commercial and municipal employers in the U.S. It operates over 800 onsite and nearsite wellness centers in 45 states and Guam, and also offers care through its Digital Wellness Center. Premise often has job openings for positions, such as Wellness Coaches, Health Coaches, and various Nurse positions, where they prefer candidates with Wellcoaches certification. To see relevant job openings please visit its Careers page and enter Wellcoaches as a search term. To Apply

Module 1: Frequently Asked Questions Angélica Munguía, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact As a passionate practitioner of wellbeing, Angélica has operated her coaching practice since 2015. She is an avid learner and continually participates in training in the areas of lifestyle medicine, mindful eating and positive psychology. She completed her studies in Biology at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana and has been a personal investment advisor since 1987, which gives insight into being an entrepreneur and balancing work and life. As part of the Wellcoaches Mexico team at Intersistemas, Angélica delivers Wellcoaches core training to Spanish-speaking students in Mexico, Central America and the United States. She has presented on health coaching topics at several major organizations in México, including Femsa, Oxxo, Pfizer, Bimbo, and Dicipa. Barrett McBride, PhD, MCC, BCC, NBC-HWC Contact Barrett McBride has an international coaching practice and has been coaching professionally for more than 20 years. She is a Certified Professional Wellcoach, she is certified by the International Coach Federation at the Master Coach Certification (MCC) level and she is a Certified Coach Supervisor. Barrett has a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, a MS in Organizational Development, and a MA in Human Development. Barrett’s practice focuses on coaching and consulting with senior leaders and leadership teams, and creating professional development programs for clients in the healthcare, higher education and technology industries. Charles Inniss, DPT, NBC-HWC, PCC Contact Charles Inniss began his career as a physical therapist, personal trainer, and teacher. He earned his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) at Boston University and has held personal training certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and Rebook International. Charles completed both the Wellcoaches Core Training and the Professional Coach Training (PCT) en route to becoming a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). He is passionate about corporate wellness, and in the 7.5 years he spent working as the onsite wellness coach for employees at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, he conducted thousands of coaching sessions, gave presentations on various health and behavior change topics, and wrote a coaching newsletter. Charles has over 25 years of teaching experience, with much of it dedicated to health and fitness professionals. In addition to spending 5 years dissecting and teaching gross anatomy labs at Boston University, he taught anatomy and physiology at a massage therapy school, and spent nearly 15 years teaching seminars for personal trainers through organizations like Towns Sports International, NASM, ACE, and Reebok International. He is thrilled to be a part of the Wellcoaches Faculty and hopes that his passion, creativity, and experiences help him to support and inspire other coaches as they strive to make their own positive impact on the world. Christina Lombardo, PhD, MCC, CPC, MA, NBC-HWC Contact Christina's coaching experience includes partnering with executives, entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, parents, healthcare providers, college bound students, nurses, and aspiring coaches. With her intuitive approach and 15+ years of experience, Christina's clients discover how to live resiliently in the areas of career and wellness. She received her Master's of Art in Education from The Ohio State University, focused on career, personal, and organizational development and a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine, Integrative and Functional Nutrition from Saybrook University. Christina founded Performance IMPursuit, Inc. in 1996, specializing in training and development for organizations where her corporate clients include OhioHealth, Bath & Body Works, Honda, Tween Brands, and Nationwide Insurance. Christina's passion and experience as a coach, mentor, facilitator, and instructional designer has led her to coach hundreds of individuals and teams in many industries from health care to retail. Darlene Trandel, PhD, RN/FNP, MSN, CPP, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact With over 25 years of clinical practice, research and teaching background in the health care industry, Darlene is an experienced family nurse practitioner, professional coach, consultant, educator, and researcher. Her focus is on caring for the entire well-being of the person and partnering with them to find ways to thrive. She brings her skills to assist her clients to prevent/reduce the risk of disease and better manage chronic conditions as well as to reach higher levels of health, vitality, and well-being. Darlene received her academic training at the Universities of Virginia, Washington, North Carolina and Harvard and has many years of clinical, research and faculty appointments at these institutions. In addition to being a licensed Nurse Practitioner and a Professional Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation), she holds numerous advanced health/clinical coaching certifications, is a well-published author and sits on several national advisory boards. Currently Darlene is faculty in multiple ICF-Approved Coaching Programs and graduate university programs, delivers workshops in evidence-based coaching strategies and provides services as a health/well-being coach and consultant to individuals and organizations. Darlene also is a guest lecturer for the Science of Coaching courses at Harvard and a contributing team member of the National Consortium for Credentialing Health and Wellness Coaches (NCCHWC). She lives with her family in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Debbie Gillespie, MS, RDN, LD, Dip ACLM, CHWC, NBC-HWC, ACC Contact Debbie was one of the first International Board of Lifestyle Medicine certified registered and licensed dietitians with over 25 years of experience across a broad spectrum of dietetics including clinical, oncology and cardiovascular research, renal, health promotion and public health education. She earned her B.S. in Dietetics from Miami University, a M.S. in Medical Dietetics from Saint Louis University, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Health Professions Education. She is Assistant Professor in the Department of Lifestyle Health Sciences at the University of North Texas and served as the Program Director for the Graduate Certificate in Lifestyle Health for the past five years. Debbie has been a leader in providing nutrition, emotional intelligence, culinary and lifestyle medicine education at UNTHSC. She enjoys traveling and learning about different countries and cultures and is passionate about nutrition education and health coaching. Erika Jackson, Chief Coaching Officer, MCC, MLHR, NBC-HWC Contact Erika received an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Labor and Human Resources from The Ohio State University, which supported her work in human resources and organizational leadership in banking, government and Fortune 500 retail organizations. Erika is the Chief Coaching Officer for Wellcoaches, leading a team of 50 coaching leaders from all of the world who have trained over 14,000 coaches since 2002. She is co-author of critical health and wellness coaching texts such as The Coaching Psychology Manual, The Complete Handbook of Coaching (Chapter 23) and A Pilot Study of Health & Wellness Coaching for Fibromyalgia. Erika is also an instructional design consultant for ImprovEdge, combining neuroscience and improvisation, and volunteer instructional designer for Braver Angels, designing workshops that bring Americans together to bridge the partisan divide. She co-founded a regional organization designed to promote anti-racism in her rural community. And, for fun, Erika launched a community theatre and sings in a band with her husband and children. Listen to Erika's discussion about coaching on EmergoRadio. Greg Hottinger, MPH, RD, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact Greg is co-author of the successful Rodale book Coach Yourself Thin, and is accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. He worked as a nutrition educator at the Duke University Diet and Fitness Center from 1998 to 2001 and the Duke Center for Integrative Medicine from 2000 to 2006. Currently, Greg is a nutrition consultant for NBC Universal where he works as the lead nutritionist for The Biggest Loser website. Kelly Davis Martin, DBH, MPH, BCC, CPWC, NBC-HWC, MCHES, PCC, LPC-A Contact Kelly Davis Martin is the owner and lead consultant at Achieve Wellness, LLC, where she works as an international expert in health and wellness coaching. She has a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and a Master’s degree in Health Education and Promotion and has been a Certified Professional Health and Wellness Coach since 2011. She holds her International Coach Federation (ICF) Professional Coach Certification (PCC) where she does mentor coaching. Kelly is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and worked with the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) as a mentor coach. She is also a Board-Certified Coach (BCC). Kelly has been on faculty at Wellcoaches School of Coaching since 2011. Kelly has been using design thinking in her own life and in her coaching for nearly a decade and became part of the first group to get certified as a Design Your Life (DYL) Coach in 2018. Kelly loves mentoring other coaches to find their authentic voice on their way to mastery. Kelly aims to innovate healthcare by bringing the art of coaching into the science of medicine by teaching providers how to integrate their expertise with the clients’ needs to engage in sustainable change. She has advised on several studies using health and wellness coaching to be integrated in wellness programming and in healthcare settings, specifically aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk factors in patients. Kelly lives and works in Sisters, Oregon and in Cooks Beach, New Zealand. Her clients and work span the globe. Kelly loves spending time with her two children above all else - seeking out adventures, fostering social engagement, spending time outdoors, traveling the world, sharing books and learning, caring for pets and laughing till their stomachs hurt. Kim Poyner, RN, PN, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact Kim has an extensive history working with medical centres and Primary Health Networks to train medical professionals in behaviour change therapy and chronic disease management. She was awarded the 2015 Australian Best Practice Nurse award in Chronic Disease Management. She is accredited with the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches as a Health Coach and has executive coaching endorsement through the International Coaching Federation at the PCC level. She is currently training Health Professionals across Australia in chronic disease management, prevention screening, and Quality Improvement strategies. She regularly presents at national conferences as a keynote speaker on Change Management, Teaming, Coaching, Chronic Disease Management, Creating Efficiency in General Practice and Care Co-ordination. Through her business MediCoach Kim mentors nurses and organizations to achieve their best, ensuring they are resilient in the changing health landscape. She is currently a Director of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Practice Excellence Institute. Margaret Moore, CEO, MBA, NBC-HWC Contact Margaret, aka Coach Meg, is Founder and CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation, following 17 years in the biotechnology industry in the US, UK, Canada, and France. Read more! Michael Scholtz, MA, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact Michael is co-author of the successful Rodale book Coach Yourself Thin, and is certified by the American Council on Exercise, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and USA Track and Field. He worked at the Duke University Diet and Fitness Center from 1991 to 2001, including 3 years as fitness director. Michael co-founded NOVO Wellness in 2001 and has since helped thousands lose weight and keep it off through NOVO programs and consulting services. Noah Gentner, Ph.D., NBC-HWC, PCC, CPHWC, RHC Contact Noah received a B.A. in Psychology from Indiana University and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Tennessee. Upon completing his degrees he served as an Assistant Professor and Department Chair in Exercise and Sport Sciences at Tennessee Wesleyan College. He later accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences at Ithaca College. During his four years at IC he helped coordinate the undergraduate and graduate programs in Sport Psychology. In 2009 he took a position at Georgia Southern University where he coordinated the Master’s program in Sport Psychology and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Sport Psychology and Coaching Education. He joined the Humber faculty in 2011 and teaches in the Fitness and Health Promotion program and the Kinesiology program at the University of Guelph-Humber. Dr. Gentner helped develop the Humber Centre for Healthy Living which provides holistic health and wellness services to Humber faculty and staff. Dr. Gentner has published research in several journals and has given presentations on Sport and Exercise Psychology at worldwide and regional Sport Psychology, Coaching, and Athletic Training Conferences. He is a Sport Psychology Consultant and since 2000 he has worked with individual athletes, teams, and coaches ranging from youth sport to professional levels. Dr. Gentner became certified as a Basic Mental Health First Aid instructor in 2014 and since then has provided numerous training sessions for students and professionals. Sheryl Richard, PhD, MAOM, PMP, PCC, CPHWC, NBC-HWC Contact Sheryl Richard is a health and well-being professional who empathetically works with people from various walks of life. Her diverse background includes in-depth experience with private, corporate, and community coaching, facilitation, training, teaching, mentoring, fitness, IT project management, and research with qualitative expertise. Among her research interests are evidence-based sustainable behavior/lifestyle change, coaching and education; social ecological health model; determinants of health; health disparities and inequities; vulnerable populations, and preventable chronic disease. Sheryl completed her undergraduate education in Business Administration & Management Information Systems at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; a Master’s in Organizational Management at the University of Phoenix; and a PhD in Community Health with Walden University. She currently holds certifications including Wellcoaches Professional Health/Wellness Coach (CPHWC), National Board Health & Wellness Coach (NBHWC), and Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute. Sheryl has worked with Wellcoaches for more than a decade and is currently a Wellcoaches Training Faculty team member. Academically, Sheryl serves as Walden University Contributing Faculty and Dissertation Chair/Mentor for online doctoral Health Professions and Healthcare Administration programs. Likewise, she fulfills the role of Adjunct Faculty for Herzing University and Franklin University undergraduate healthcare programs. Through her Magnificent Messmaker® course, Sheryl passionately pursues helping people to be, do, live, and give their best while authentically growing in the fullness of who they are. Simon Matthews, FASLM, MHlthSc, DipIBLM, MAPS, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact Simon is a Psychologist, Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional and Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. He supports individuals to achieve their goals of living healthier, more purposeful lives and works with government, corporate, banking and not-for-profit organisations to help their staff to understand the value of healthy lifestyle and to practice the principles of living well. In addition to being the CEO Of Wellcoaches® Australia, Simon writes and presents on lifestyle medicine approaches to great mental health and the role of health coaching in sustained behaviour change. Simon is deeply committed to, and involved with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and writes frequently for the Society. When not working, Simon also loves talking about his other passions as a Pilot, Barista and self-taught cook. Susan O'Donnell, MS, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact After receiving an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master’s degree from the University of North Florida, Susan enjoyed health care administration work for many years. In 2010, she decided to create a new career and found her love of coaching. She has numerous coaching certifications including NBC-HWC, International Coaching Federation-PCC, Wellcoaches Professional Health & Wellness Coach, Chronic Pain Coaching, etc., and is also a Certified Diabetes Prevention Program facilitator and ACE Certified personal trainer. Susan has served as a volunteer facilitator for The Medical College of Wisconsin Bioethics Program and as an adjunct instructor for several university health care programs. Currently she enjoys coaching with a large Health System, a private wellness company, as well as her Wellcoaches work as a Mentor Coaching & Practical Examiner. Special Wellcoaches projects have included research studies with The Ohio State University (Fibromyalgia Coaching), Ithaca College, and Columbia University/PCORI. An avid Green Bay Packers fan and volunteer literacy tutor, Susan loves to find joy and adventure with her husband Michael while they travel, hike, and kayak.

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This lifestyle medicine course addresses the need for quality education and credentialing while supporting coaches in their individual practices or as part of a multidisciplinary team in their collective desire to promote lifestyle medicine as the primary treatment of choice. Register for lifestyle medicine course From ACLM Establishing a standard for health coaches in lifestyle medicine will help ensure that crucial information is consistently of the highest caliber. Coaches reach an enormous number of people, and, with standardized training in lifestyle medicine, they'll have an enhanced ability to promote health and prevent disease. The public can be confident that certified coaches are practicing at a high standard and providing evidence-based guidance. Certified Health and Wellness Coaches who specialize in lifestyle medicine will become integral members of the lifestyle medicine practice team, contributing importantly to the treatment and even reversal of disease. David Katz, MD, MPH, FACPM, FACP, FACLM, Past President of the ACLM Topics Include ​ Lifestyle Medicine: Introduction, integration into health care and resources Basic Biometrics Health and Lifestyle Diseases (Preventing Death and Disability) Active Living: Physical Activity and Functional Fitness Culinary Medicine: Basic Nutrition Emotional Well-being and Resiliency Positive Psychology and Health Substance Use and Addictions Sleep Health Brain Health Shared Decision Making Interpreting Coaching Research Coaching for Culinary Medicine Mental Health Literacy Overview and Faculty Course Content Course Completion The course includes 21.5 hours of self-paced content, in the form of videos, questions for reflection, and journal prompts. It is divided into six sections, each followed by a knowledge assessment, to aid the student in digestion and application of the learning. To earn a "Certificate of Attendance", students must view each of the lessons in full, complete the six knowledge assessments with 80% accuracy, and complete a course survey. Register for lifestyle medicine course If you are a Certified Wellcoach® through Wellcoaches, or have earned the "National Board Certified - Health and Wellness Coach" (NBC-HWC) designation from the NBHWC , you may earn the "Lifestyle Medicine Coach Certificate" after course completion. If you are not a Wellcoaches Certified Health and Wellness Coach (or have an Invalid or Inactive status), or a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC ), you will earn a "Certificate of Attendance" after course completion. Register for lifestyle medicine course Lifestyle Medicine Coach Certificate Angélica Munguía, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact As a passionate practitioner of wellbeing, Angélica has operated her coaching practice since 2015. She is an avid learner and continually participates in training in the areas of lifestyle medicine, mindful eating and positive psychology. She completed her studies in Biology at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana and has been a personal investment advisor since 1987, which gives insight into being an entrepreneur and balancing work and life. As part of the Wellcoaches Mexico team at Intersistemas, Angélica delivers Wellcoaches core training to Spanish-speaking students in Mexico, Central America and the United States. She has presented on health coaching topics at several major organizations in México, including Femsa, Oxxo, Pfizer, Bimbo, and Dicipa. Barrett McBride, PhD, MCC, BCC, NBC-HWC Contact Barrett McBride has an international coaching practice and has been coaching professionally for more than 20 years. She is a Certified Professional Wellcoach, she is certified by the International Coach Federation at the Master Coach Certification (MCC) level and she is a Certified Coach Supervisor. Barrett has a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, a MS in Organizational Development, and a MA in Human Development. Barrett’s practice focuses on coaching and consulting with senior leaders and leadership teams, and creating professional development programs for clients in the healthcare, higher education and technology industries. Charles Inniss, DPT, NBC-HWC, PCC Contact Charles Inniss began his career as a physical therapist, personal trainer, and teacher. He earned his Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) at Boston University and has held personal training certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), the American Council on Exercise (ACE), and Rebook International. Charles completed both the Wellcoaches Core Training and the Professional Coach Training (PCT) en route to becoming a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). He is passionate about corporate wellness, and in the 7.5 years he spent working as the onsite wellness coach for employees at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, he conducted thousands of coaching sessions, gave presentations on various health and behavior change topics, and wrote a coaching newsletter. Charles has over 25 years of teaching experience, with much of it dedicated to health and fitness professionals. In addition to spending 5 years dissecting and teaching gross anatomy labs at Boston University, he taught anatomy and physiology at a massage therapy school, and spent nearly 15 years teaching seminars for personal trainers through organizations like Towns Sports International, NASM, ACE, and Reebok International. He is thrilled to be a part of the Wellcoaches Faculty and hopes that his passion, creativity, and experiences help him to support and inspire other coaches as they strive to make their own positive impact on the world. Christina Lombardo, PhD, MCC, CPC, MA, NBC-HWC Contact Christina's coaching experience includes partnering with executives, entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers, parents, healthcare providers, college bound students, nurses, and aspiring coaches. With her intuitive approach and 15+ years of experience, Christina's clients discover how to live resiliently in the areas of career and wellness. She received her Master's of Art in Education from The Ohio State University, focused on career, personal, and organizational development and a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine, Integrative and Functional Nutrition from Saybrook University. Christina founded Performance IMPursuit, Inc. in 1996, specializing in training and development for organizations where her corporate clients include OhioHealth, Bath & Body Works, Honda, Tween Brands, and Nationwide Insurance. Christina's passion and experience as a coach, mentor, facilitator, and instructional designer has led her to coach hundreds of individuals and teams in many industries from health care to retail. Darlene Trandel, PhD, RN/FNP, MSN, CPP, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact With over 25 years of clinical practice, research and teaching background in the health care industry, Darlene is an experienced family nurse practitioner, professional coach, consultant, educator, and researcher. Her focus is on caring for the entire well-being of the person and partnering with them to find ways to thrive. She brings her skills to assist her clients to prevent/reduce the risk of disease and better manage chronic conditions as well as to reach higher levels of health, vitality, and well-being. Darlene received her academic training at the Universities of Virginia, Washington, North Carolina and Harvard and has many years of clinical, research and faculty appointments at these institutions. In addition to being a licensed Nurse Practitioner and a Professional Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation), she holds numerous advanced health/clinical coaching certifications, is a well-published author and sits on several national advisory boards. Currently Darlene is faculty in multiple ICF-Approved Coaching Programs and graduate university programs, delivers workshops in evidence-based coaching strategies and provides services as a health/well-being coach and consultant to individuals and organizations. Darlene also is a guest lecturer for the Science of Coaching courses at Harvard and a contributing team member of the National Consortium for Credentialing Health and Wellness Coaches (NCCHWC). She lives with her family in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Debbie Gillespie, MS, RDN, LD, Dip ACLM, CHWC, NBC-HWC, ACC Contact Debbie was one of the first International Board of Lifestyle Medicine certified registered and licensed dietitians with over 25 years of experience across a broad spectrum of dietetics including clinical, oncology and cardiovascular research, renal, health promotion and public health education. She earned her B.S. in Dietetics from Miami University, a M.S. in Medical Dietetics from Saint Louis University, and is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in Health Professions Education. She is Assistant Professor in the Department of Lifestyle Health Sciences at the University of North Texas and served as the Program Director for the Graduate Certificate in Lifestyle Health for the past five years. Debbie has been a leader in providing nutrition, emotional intelligence, culinary and lifestyle medicine education at UNTHSC. She enjoys traveling and learning about different countries and cultures and is passionate about nutrition education and health coaching. Erika Jackson, Chief Coaching Officer, MCC, MLHR, NBC-HWC Contact Erika received an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Labor and Human Resources from The Ohio State University, which supported her work in human resources and organizational leadership in banking, government and Fortune 500 retail organizations. Erika is the Chief Coaching Officer for Wellcoaches, leading a team of 50 coaching leaders from all of the world who have trained over 14,000 coaches since 2002. She is co-author of critical health and wellness coaching texts such as The Coaching Psychology Manual, The Complete Handbook of Coaching (Chapter 23) and A Pilot Study of Health & Wellness Coaching for Fibromyalgia. Erika is also an instructional design consultant for ImprovEdge, combining neuroscience and improvisation, and volunteer instructional designer for Braver Angels, designing workshops that bring Americans together to bridge the partisan divide. She co-founded a regional organization designed to promote anti-racism in her rural community. And, for fun, Erika launched a community theatre and sings in a band with her husband and children. Listen to Erika's discussion about coaching on EmergoRadio. Greg Hottinger, MPH, RD, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact Greg is co-author of the successful Rodale book Coach Yourself Thin, and is accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. He worked as a nutrition educator at the Duke University Diet and Fitness Center from 1998 to 2001 and the Duke Center for Integrative Medicine from 2000 to 2006. Currently, Greg is a nutrition consultant for NBC Universal where he works as the lead nutritionist for The Biggest Loser website. Kelly Davis Martin, DBH, MPH, BCC, CPWC, NBC-HWC, MCHES, PCC, LPC-A Contact Kelly Davis Martin is the owner and lead consultant at Achieve Wellness, LLC, where she works as an international expert in health and wellness coaching. She has a Doctorate in Behavioral Health and a Master’s degree in Health Education and Promotion and has been a Certified Professional Health and Wellness Coach since 2011. She holds her International Coach Federation (ICF) Professional Coach Certification (PCC) where she does mentor coaching. Kelly is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and worked with the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) as a mentor coach. She is also a Board-Certified Coach (BCC). Kelly has been on faculty at Wellcoaches School of Coaching since 2011. Kelly has been using design thinking in her own life and in her coaching for nearly a decade and became part of the first group to get certified as a Design Your Life (DYL) Coach in 2018. Kelly loves mentoring other coaches to find their authentic voice on their way to mastery. Kelly aims to innovate healthcare by bringing the art of coaching into the science of medicine by teaching providers how to integrate their expertise with the clients’ needs to engage in sustainable change. She has advised on several studies using health and wellness coaching to be integrated in wellness programming and in healthcare settings, specifically aimed at reducing cardiovascular risk factors in patients. Kelly lives and works in Sisters, Oregon and in Cooks Beach, New Zealand. Her clients and work span the globe. Kelly loves spending time with her two children above all else - seeking out adventures, fostering social engagement, spending time outdoors, traveling the world, sharing books and learning, caring for pets and laughing till their stomachs hurt. Kim Poyner, RN, PN, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact Kim has an extensive history working with medical centres and Primary Health Networks to train medical professionals in behaviour change therapy and chronic disease management. She was awarded the 2015 Australian Best Practice Nurse award in Chronic Disease Management. She is accredited with the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches as a Health Coach and has executive coaching endorsement through the International Coaching Federation at the PCC level. She is currently training Health Professionals across Australia in chronic disease management, prevention screening, and Quality Improvement strategies. She regularly presents at national conferences as a keynote speaker on Change Management, Teaming, Coaching, Chronic Disease Management, Creating Efficiency in General Practice and Care Co-ordination. Through her business MediCoach Kim mentors nurses and organizations to achieve their best, ensuring they are resilient in the changing health landscape. She is currently a Director of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and the Practice Excellence Institute. Margaret Moore, CEO, MBA, NBC-HWC Contact Margaret, aka Coach Meg, is Founder and CEO of Wellcoaches Corporation, following 17 years in the biotechnology industry in the US, UK, Canada, and France. Read more! Michael Scholtz, MA, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact Michael is co-author of the successful Rodale book Coach Yourself Thin, and is certified by the American Council on Exercise, National Strength and Conditioning Association, and USA Track and Field. He worked at the Duke University Diet and Fitness Center from 1991 to 2001, including 3 years as fitness director. Michael co-founded NOVO Wellness in 2001 and has since helped thousands lose weight and keep it off through NOVO programs and consulting services. Noah Gentner, Ph.D., NBC-HWC, PCC, CPHWC, RHC Contact Noah received a B.A. in Psychology from Indiana University and a Master’s and Ph.D. in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Tennessee. Upon completing his degrees he served as an Assistant Professor and Department Chair in Exercise and Sport Sciences at Tennessee Wesleyan College. He later accepted a position as Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences at Ithaca College. During his four years at IC he helped coordinate the undergraduate and graduate programs in Sport Psychology. In 2009 he took a position at Georgia Southern University where he coordinated the Master’s program in Sport Psychology and taught undergraduate and graduate courses in Sport Psychology and Coaching Education. He joined the Humber faculty in 2011 and teaches in the Fitness and Health Promotion program and the Kinesiology program at the University of Guelph-Humber. Dr. Gentner helped develop the Humber Centre for Healthy Living which provides holistic health and wellness services to Humber faculty and staff. Dr. Gentner has published research in several journals and has given presentations on Sport and Exercise Psychology at worldwide and regional Sport Psychology, Coaching, and Athletic Training Conferences. He is a Sport Psychology Consultant and since 2000 he has worked with individual athletes, teams, and coaches ranging from youth sport to professional levels. Dr. Gentner became certified as a Basic Mental Health First Aid instructor in 2014 and since then has provided numerous training sessions for students and professionals. Sheryl Richard, PhD, MAOM, PMP, PCC, CPHWC, NBC-HWC Contact Sheryl Richard is a health and well-being professional who empathetically works with people from various walks of life. Her diverse background includes in-depth experience with private, corporate, and community coaching, facilitation, training, teaching, mentoring, fitness, IT project management, and research with qualitative expertise. Among her research interests are evidence-based sustainable behavior/lifestyle change, coaching and education; social ecological health model; determinants of health; health disparities and inequities; vulnerable populations, and preventable chronic disease. Sheryl completed her undergraduate education in Business Administration & Management Information Systems at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas; a Master’s in Organizational Management at the University of Phoenix; and a PhD in Community Health with Walden University. She currently holds certifications including Wellcoaches Professional Health/Wellness Coach (CPHWC), National Board Health & Wellness Coach (NBHWC), and Project Management Professional (PMP) through the Project Management Institute. Sheryl has worked with Wellcoaches for more than a decade and is currently a Wellcoaches Training Faculty team member. Academically, Sheryl serves as Walden University Contributing Faculty and Dissertation Chair/Mentor for online doctoral Health Professions and Healthcare Administration programs. Likewise, she fulfills the role of Adjunct Faculty for Herzing University and Franklin University undergraduate healthcare programs. Through her Magnificent Messmaker® course, Sheryl passionately pursues helping people to be, do, live, and give their best while authentically growing in the fullness of who they are. Simon Matthews, FASLM, MHlthSc, DipIBLM, MAPS, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact Simon is a Psychologist, Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional and Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. He supports individuals to achieve their goals of living healthier, more purposeful lives and works with government, corporate, banking and not-for-profit organisations to help their staff to understand the value of healthy lifestyle and to practice the principles of living well. In addition to being the CEO Of Wellcoaches® Australia, Simon writes and presents on lifestyle medicine approaches to great mental health and the role of health coaching in sustained behaviour change. Simon is deeply committed to, and involved with the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and writes frequently for the Society. When not working, Simon also loves talking about his other passions as a Pilot, Barista and self-taught cook. Susan O'Donnell, MS, PCC, NBC-HWC Contact After receiving an undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master’s degree from the University of North Florida, Susan enjoyed health care administration work for many years. In 2010, she decided to create a new career and found her love of coaching. She has numerous coaching certifications including NBC-HWC, International Coaching Federation-PCC, Wellcoaches Professional Health & Wellness Coach, Chronic Pain Coaching, etc., and is also a Certified Diabetes Prevention Program facilitator and ACE Certified personal trainer. Susan has served as a volunteer facilitator for The Medical College of Wisconsin Bioethics Program and as an adjunct instructor for several university health care programs. Currently she enjoys coaching with a large Health System, a private wellness company, as well as her Wellcoaches work as a Mentor Coaching & Practical Examiner. Special Wellcoaches projects have included research studies with The Ohio State University (Fibromyalgia Coaching), Ithaca College, and Columbia University/PCORI. An avid Green Bay Packers fan and volunteer literacy tutor, Susan loves to find joy and adventure with her husband Michael while they travel, hike, and kayak.

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July-August: Receive your "Certified Wellcoach®" designation and start conducting the 50 coaching sessions needed to apply for the NBHWC exam. September: Complete Module 4, "Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches", assessments and feedback surveys. Receive your "Lifestyle Medicine Coach" certificate. Apply to take the National exam, through National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching, after all four modules and you have practiced with your own clients for 50 coaching sessions. Sample Times

Learn Basic Coaching Skills Become a Behavior Change Agent While Health and Well-being Coaches partner with clients seeking self-directed and lasting changes, we can each improve our relationships at work, and at home, by shifting just a few key behaviors. ​ Based on the most important concepts in our full Health and Well-being Coach Training , this abbreviated course is designed for the student who does not intend to become a Coach, but acknowledges a need to shift the way that they interact with others. ​ Self-paced course This course is designed to provide you with essential skills needed to have engaging and influential conversations at home or in the workplace - with clients, patients, co-workers or loved ones. The course includes six videos (50-60 minutes each) which explore the cultivation of connection, autonomy, self-compassion, positivity, motivation and confidence. The videos include lectures from Wellcoaches Faculty member Michael Scholtz , as well as student discussions and coaching demonstrations. Once you have watched the videos, complete the Knowledge Assessment (passing score of 80% required) and the Course Feedback Form. ​ Cost: $195 ​ Continuing Education: 5.5 credits from AAFP, ACSM, NCHEC, NBHWC and Wellcoaches. Purchase the course There are several options for participating in this course: ​ 1. Purchase the six lesson recorded webina rs (1-hour each) and add 2-4 group practice sessions, focused specifically on the unique issues in your organization 2. Invite a Wellcoaches faculty member to facilitate a six lesson (1-hour each) live online course for your organization 3. Invite a Wellcoaches faculty member to facilitate the "Behavior Change Agent" course on-site at your facility ​ Contact us to learn more Other Course Formats Topics Cultivate Connection Presence, through the essential skills of connection and communication, is essential for both the health professional and the patient to connect to the relationship and the activity. ​ Cultivate Autonomy with the Coach Approach We connect by employing the key being skills: calm, present, open, accept, humble, warm, grateful. We communicate by employing the key doing skills: mindful listening, open-ended questions, reflections, and inform. Cultivate Motivation Positivity opens the door to seeing clear to motivation. A patient’s motivation is the life force behind behavior change – the underlying “why” that drives decisions. This “why” cannot, and must not, come from the healthcare provider but must be intrinsic and internal. ​ Cultivate Positivity and Strengths The backbone of successful behavior change is efficacy. Efficacy begins with an acknowledgement of the patient’s strengths, skills and capacities. Positive emotions also lead to creative thinking, innovation and a willingness to utilize more resources in support of change. ​ Cultivate Self-Compassion and Relationship The relationship with a healthcare provider can be the most important determinant of a patient’s progress. We build trust through our acknowledgement of a patient as a capable collaborator, for whom we have empathy (not pity) and compassion. ​ Cultivate Confidence and Readiness for Action Mastery experiences, or successful experiments with behaviors, lead to long-term behavior change. Success begets success and through careful planning, with an awareness of readiness, patients can be set up for such success. Contact us to learn more This course is perfect for: ​ Front desk employees at a wellness center who interact with all members Doctors who want to have an impact on their patients in brief conversations Nurses who want to connect more deeply with patients in quick interactions Teachers who need more strategies for listening to and connecting with students Parents struggling with the relationships with their children Executives who can influence the culture of a team Course Audience

Habits For Coaches How it Works Habits for Coaches Habits for Healthcare Continuing Ed Habits for Coaches The habits system is a simple and easy way to learn and practice coaching habits, the small habits of mind and behavior that help coaches help others change, grow, and thrive. There are more than 70 habits to select from. Focus on finding and practicing your 2-4 keystone habits at any time. The habits are included in the Wellcoaches Core Training program and available anytime to all coaches or people who want to use coaching habits to upgrade their impact at work and home. Behavior Change As a coach, your role is to facilitate positive and lasting changes in health, happiness and performance. Find your keystone coaching habits: Behavior Change Connect Communicate Cultivate Capacities Upgrade Your Impact Today Burnout Prevention You may be getting depleted, giving more than you are getting back, a common risk of helping professionals. You may be just surviving and not thriving. Remember, coaches are great role models of thriving for those we serve. Improve Your Energy Today Emotional Balance Coaches are role models of emotional balance and emotional intelligence for everyone we serve. Most people suffer too much, and don’t suffer well. When the dose of negativity is too high, we are unable to adapt and change, nor influence others. Find the keystone habits that increase positive emotions and find the wisdom in your negative emotions. Learn our new “declipse” habit, a novel mindfulness technique that enables quick access to equanimity. Find More Balance Today Transformational Leadership In this age of accelerating change and disruption, coaches are called to be leaders and role models in helping everyone change, grow, and thrive. Helping others, teams, and organizations transform starts with self-transformation. Find and transcend your growth edges, the ones holding you back as a visionary, role model, coach, and innovator. Start Your Transformation Today Habits For Coaches 175 $ 00 Order Habits for Coaches Now Eligible for 10 Wellcoaches Continuing Education Credits This course is included in Wellcoaches Module 1 Contact Us for Customization, Team Training, and Group Discounts.