BASICS - 5-Week Course CHEF Coaching—The Basics course comprises five weekly lectures that examine the relationship between home cooking and health. In this series, participants will: Discuss barriers to home cooking Improve their culinary skills and personal health Demonstrate culinary coaching knowledge and skills; and describe strategies for empowering patients/clients to adopt home cooking. Use health coaching tools and remote culinary resources to improve nutrition BEYOND THE BASICS - 5-Week Course CHEF Coaching—Beyond the Basics comprises five weekly educational and skills development sessions (CHEF Coaching Basics is a required prerequisite to this course) In this series, you will: Hone the efficacy of your culinary coaching with patients and their families. Practice getting feedback and refining your culinary coaching techniques Log in from your kitchen and cook online with a chef Implement telemedicine, culinary training, and health coaching into your practice WHO can take this course? This course is designed for Specialty and Primary Care Physicians, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Psychologists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Health and Wellness Coaches, Dietitians, Physical Therapists, Social Workers, Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, Residents, Fellows, and Personal Trainers. Upcoming Cohorts Beyond the Basics Course fee: $495 CEUs:  Wellcoaches 7.5, other organizations pending (CHEF Coaching Basics is a required prerequisite  to this course) Participants will select one group day/time to complete the 5-week course. Group 1 8-9:30 p.m. ET Mondays, March 16-April 13 Group 2 11-12:30 pm ET Tuesdays, March 17-April 14 Group 3 3-4:30 pm ET Wednesday, March 18-April 22 (no class April 1) Group 4 6-7:30 pm ET Thursday, March 19-April 23 (no class April 2) CHEF Coaching Basics Class day/time: 8-9:30 pm ET Tuesdays, April 21-May 19 Course fee: $495 CEUs:  Wellcoaches 7.5, other organizations pending Course directors Edward Phillips Edward Phillips, MD Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School Rani Polak Rani Polak, MD, MBA Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Part-Time, Harvard Medical School Faculty Jane Barg, NBC-HWC Faculty, CHEF Coaching Program, Institute of Lifestyle Medicine Owner, Concordia Integrative Health Coaching Laura Klein, BS Owner Well Seasoned Coaching Program Faculty, Clinicians CHEF Coaching Program, Institute of Lifestyle Medicine, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

Welcome to Wellcoaches' On-Demand Learning Offerings. We invite you to take advantage of these opportunities to earn continuing education for further professional development and/or credential renewals. Courses available on-demand Coaching Specialty Collection I Coaching Specialty Collection II Coaching Clients to a Healthy Weight: Clearing a Path to Healthier Lives in Diet Culture Motivational Interviewing-Applying Evidence-based Strategies for Positive Behavior Change and Growth GLP-1 Medications: Coaching Considerations When Supporting Clients Through a Weight-Loss Process Coaching Specialty Collection I CEUs: Wellcoaches 5, NBHWC 5, ACSM 5, NCHEC 4 ADD TO CART    $125 This collection of five continuing education classes will help you hone your coaching skills. The Collection I series covers affirmations, open-ended questions, systemic coaching, how contracts play a role in coaching, and more. Four sessions offer coaching demonstrations, and the fifth class provides a thoughtful conversation about many coaching challenges that may, directly or indirectly, result from unclear contract parameters. ( This collection of classes was initially hosted in our Wellcoaches Membership program. ) In this offering, you will learn how to: * Describe how close-ended questions can sometimes come from an expert mindset and transcribe them into open-ended, thought-provoking inquiries * Shift from praising to truly affirming * Replace repeating with perceptive and other types of reflections * Define Systemic Coaching * See the value of coaching from a systems perspective * Recognize the steps to setting up the dialogue with a symptom exercise * Observe a coaching demonstration that supports a client to explore, grow, and learn from the written dialogue * Discuss lessons learned following the demonstration * Consider where/how you might use this tool Coaching Specialty Collection II CEUs: Wellcoaches 5, NBHWC 5, ACSM 5, NCHEC 3 ADD TO CART  $125 This collection of five continuing education classes will help you grow and expand your coaching skills. The Collection II series covers A Coach Approach to Mental Health, Coaching Clients with Burnout Symptoms, Coaching Skills in Action: Words Create Worlds, Coaching Skills in Action: Honoring the Integrity of the Generative Moment, and Reflections. The first class in the series provides an essential structure for how a coach can approach mental health issues that may show up in the course of a coaching relationship. Three sessions offer coaching demonstrations focusing on issues of today like burnout, appreciative inquiry, and the deep value of the generative moment. Lastly, the fifth session covers reflections, the different kinds that can be used in a coaching session, and how to use them effectively. (This collection of classes was initially hosted in our Wellcoaches Membership program.) Through this collection, you will learn how to: * Name indicators of declining mental health in a person* Identify and follow a referral process for further investigation/treatment* Identify red flags in mental health and take appropriate action * Employ the 5 stages of AI in a coaching context* Appraise the value of the 5 AI principles as a systemic rather than linear model * Evaluate the impact of AI inquiries focussed on perceived negative experiences address key facets of burnout * Identify coaching approaches for dealing with burnout among clients, including other coaches* Demonstrate how the coach honors the client’s agenda* Demonstrate relational flow between coach and client * Explain how to stay grounded and focused as a coach during a generative moment. * Describe the main types of reflections and the circumstances in which they may be used for the best effect. * Practice making reflections using a variety of linguistic styles. Coaching Clients to a Healthy Weight: Clearing a Path to Healthier Lives in Diet Culture with Greg Hottinger  and Michael Scholtz CEUs:  Wellcoaches 9, ACSM 9, NBHWC 9, NCHEC 9 ADD TO CART  $250 There are many mixed messages to consider when coaching clients toward their weight loss goal. There is pressure from society to achieve a specific body weight or shape. And when a client’s weight is considered a health risk there is also pressure from the healthcare field. As a result, many overweight clients have unrealistic expectations and low self-acceptance and feel defeated by efforts to lose weight.   And, for those who are overweight but active and healthy, research shows that losing as little as 5% of body weight can make a positive health difference, including the prevention of Type II diabetes.   Navigating this world of confusing information and often conflicting standards and expectations is difficult. With the increasing prevalence of our population dealing with issues related to overweight and obesity, coaches need to be appropriately skilled to assist their clients in working toward a healthier life. Participation in this course will provide coaches with: An understanding of the evidence of how people lose weight An in-depth look at seven key obstacles to weight loss An exploration of dozens of practical tools designed to help your clients approach weight loss or weight maintenance in a compassionate way Motivational Interviewing-Applying Evidence-based Strategies for Positive Behavior Change and Growth with Darlene Trandel CEUs: Wellcoaches 10, NBHWC 10, ACSM 10, NCHEC 10 ADD TO CART  $250 This class will guide participants through an in-depth sequence of learning activities to enhance their knowledge, skills, and application of Motivational Interviewing and add to their coaching competencies.  Using the newly released, entirely rewritten 4th edition by William Miller and Stephen Rollnick , the class incorporates the changes reflected in this text and updates the thinking about what creates behavior change over longer growth spans.  The fourth edition has an increased emphasis on growth, in addition to change, and introduces new concepts, skills, and upgraded and simplified terminology introduced in the classes. Participants will: Explore the different ways to support behavior change included in the Motivational interviewing four "tasks" (previously called processes): Engaging, Guiding, Evoking, and Planning. Expand their skills in applying the key principles and core skills of MI. Discuss sharing information with your patients/clients using coaching competencies. Deepen and vary reflective listening skills, eliciting change talk and responding effectively to sustain talk, discord, and change talk. Develop additional skills for helping clients/patients to explore and resolve their ambivalence about health behavior change. Apply and practice MI skills and strategies designed to evoke motivation for change. Adapt the MI method and spirit to best fit participants’ current practice setting. GLP-1 Medications : Coaching Considerations When Supporting Clients Through a Weight-Loss Process with Greg Hottinger  and Michael Scholtz CEUs:  Wellcoaches 6, ACSM 6, NBHWC 6 ADD TO CART $200 GLP-1 meds are currently the most popular weight loss tool on the market and coaches need to be well informed to be helpful. This multi-week course will explore GLP-1 medications, their efficacy, the conc erns, personal biases, and how best to support your clients who are considering using or currently taking these medications. This course will include an overview of the most popular medications on the market right now. In this series, you will: * Understand and analyze the current biases coaches may have related to GLP-1 meds. * Evaluate and understand the types of GLP-1 meds, how they work, the data, the side-effects, and long-term projections. * Understand the physiological effects of GLP-1 meds and be able to evaluate and apply behavior change knowledge that will best support the client. * Apply relevant coaching skills in role-play scenarios to engage with the client in specific situations relevant to GLP-1 medications.

Left to right, Simon Matthews, Susan Benigas, and Dean Ornish Felicitations to the 2025 ACLM Fellows ! A special hurrah to the Wellcoaches community members amongst them!: Qadira Ali, MD, MPH, DipABLM, FACLM , Deborah Chielli, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C, FACLM , Amy Comander, MD, DipABLM, FACLM, MSCP , Sarah-Ann Keyes, EdD, PA-C, DipACLM, FACLM , Simran Malhotra, MD, DipABLM, CHWC, FACLM , and Shanna Mello, EdD, MS, DipACLM, FACLM . Congratulations to UNT Health Fort Worth, Debbie Gillespie , & Misti Zablosky !  Wellcoaches is proud to be their partner and provide the coaching component for their Master of Science in Lifestyle Health Sciences & Coaching  degree program. At LM2025 they were awarded ACLM’s Special Recognition Award in the Graduate Category.  Presenting the award on behalf of the Awards Committee, Sami Bég said, “Drs. Zablosky and Gillespie showed remarkable vision in bringing lifestyle medicine into the academic setting with this first-of-its-kind program. Their leadership is playing a pivotal role in advancing lifestyle medicine as the future of healthcare and educating the next generation of professionals.” Margaret Moore and Joe Sage At his Candid Medical practice in Oregon, Wellcoach  Joe Sage  (Dr. Joe) provides individual coaching and lifestyle medicine.  He also uses his Wellcoach training and physician leadership training to help healthcare teams with workplace well-being.  At LM2025 he shared his wisdom regarding the latter in his LM2025 presentation, “Longevity and Legacy: How to Practice Medicine without Burnout.” Sage described how “work culture, work practices, and personal resilience interact as a framework for professional fulfillment.”   Conference attendees can access his presentation’s slides through the conference’s website.  ( Other Wellcoaches who have also made their presentation slides available include Ziya Altug & Wendy Farnen-Price, Melissa Reznar, Simon Matthews, Kara Tibbe, and Michelle Crawford. Plus, you can see the slides for Margaret’s “Coaching is Healthcare: Next steps for Medical Practices.”)   You’ll be able to learn more about Dr. Joe on an upcoming Wellcoaches Inside podcast episode! Rani Polak and Margaret Moore   Also at LM2025 were poster presentations by several Wellcoaches, and we have been given permission to share the posters with you.  Along with colleagues from Sheba Medical Center, our faculty person Rani Polak  conducted a study on “ Coaching for individuals with end stage lung disease ” – both coaching to help prepare for lung transplantation, and coaching to help improve outcomes afterwards. Their 24-month RCT compared individuals who participated in a Health Coaching Telemedicine Program with a control group who was simply given lifestyle-related reading material.     Wellcoach Sylvia K. Perry, DNP  and Elizabeth Abraham, RN  shared their poster presentation  on a study they conducted about the impacts of a lifestyle medicine program – PAVING the Path to Wellness - on healthcare workers’ well-being.  The study looked at the program’s impact on two cohorts, one of clinical research staff and one of advanced practice providers.  PAVING the Path  was originally developed by Wellcoach alum Beth Frates, MD  and has been supported by Amy Comander, MD , Michelle Tollefson, MD , and Valeria Tivnan .  Beth originally developed PAVING to use with stroke survivors, Amy adapted it to use with breast cancer survivors, and Sylvia and Elizabeth adapted it to use in the workplace.

Polypharmacy is defined , usually though not formally, as regular, concurrent use of five or more medications. Meeting this definition is relatively easy for older adults who, on average, take four daily medications.  15% of older adults are taking eight or more meds!  This is not a problem confined to those over 65. The young and middle-aged often take prescription medicines to treat depression, pain-remediation, risk factor mitigation, and disease control.  We can easily imagine a patient with hypertension and diabetes having a daily management regimen exceeding five prescriptions. Over-the-counter medications can add to the medicinal pile-up as they may also interact with prescribed meds. Polypharmacy is often necessary  and appropriate to treat multiple chronic diseases.  However, it is also possible for polypharmacy to be inappropriate and result from years of medical treatment without regular, careful reevaluation of patient status. The consequences of polypharmacy  are many and can be seen at the systemic, societal, and individual levels. Excessive medication costs and greater hospitalization burden the healthcare system, while patient debilitation can strain families, friends, and communities. A patient can suffer from a multitude of adverse effects of medicines, ranging from loss of appetite to decreased interest in usual activities and potentially mental confusion. There is also danger in poor adherence to essential medications when so many pills are to be remembered and juggled daily. Recognizing the adverse effects of polypharmacy  is not easy because many of the signs and symptoms can be attributed to other aspects of illness and disease. Notwithstanding that, some adverse effects of polypharmacy can be sleeplessness, decreased alertness, GI problems, depression, and greater incidents of falls.  In fact, taking four or more medications is known to be associated with a greater likelihood of falling.   Health and well-being coaches (HWC) are impactful  in helping people with multiple conditions improve their health. Coaches can also help patients take responsibility for adhering to their medication regimens.  Studies show that HWC can support a patient’s goals regarding medication adherence by facilitating coaching conversations that include discussion about a client’s medications.  The alert and caring HWC can encourage a patient to recognize the risks of polypharmacy and support the patient’s efforts to engage with their physicians on reducing these risks.  Coaches working with patients managing polypharmacy in clinical settings and integrated into patient care teams will need to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills to effectively support polypharmacy discussions with patients.  This can be accomplished on the job or in training programs consistent with the HWC scope of practice. Patient-driven behavior change, as supported by the HWC , can lead to health improvements. Changing physical activity and diet patterns, loss in body weight, and improved mental outlook (e.g., reduced anxiety) can all change the need for prescription medications.  The vigilant HWC recognizes this possibility and supports patients' understanding that changing their lifestyle behavior can also affect their medication needs  HWC's scope of practice  must be carefully considered when assisting a client who is potentially dealing with the adverse effects of polypharmacy.  The HWC should not undertake responsibility for a client’s compliance with their prescriptions.  Instead, the coach should enable patients to be self-accountable for managing their medications.  The coach can be familiar with their clients’ prescriptions but not responsible for tracking them.  The National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches and the law are clear: unless authorized by license (e.g., MD, NP, PA), a HWC can never prescribe, adjust, or recommend any changes to a client’s medications.  Directing a client to alter medication can be a life-threatening action while also putting the HWC in a legally dangerous situation. The HWC can help  clients identify resources to increase their medication literacy and understand each of the medications they are taking.  HWC can collaborate in the development of the client’s plan for following their medication regimen.  And importantly, the HWC can support the clients’ preparation for visits (list of all meds, symptoms) with the prescriber. HWC promotes self- efficacy by encouraging clients to voice concerns, ask questions, and have conversations about medications with healthcare providers.  Empowering clients to care for themselves is a central role of the HWC.  In summary , the HWC needs to operate within the HWC’s scope of practice while assisting clients who are negatively impacted by polypharmacy.  The HWC who is working with a patient with comorbidities needs to be effectively integrated within the patient’s health care team.  While a HWC has no role in medication prescription, if properly trained the HWC can effectively coach clients to understand potential adverse impacts of polypharmacy and to self-monitor themselves for such adverse effects. Through empowerment and referral to education and care coordination resources, the HWC can help clients in their medication optimization efforts.  The coach’s client-centered approach makes them a valuable ally in the healthcare team’s efforts to enhance patient well-being while mitigating the risks of polypharmacy.  On a broader scale, these efforts can help alleviate patient suffering, reduce healthcare utilization, and lower the overall costs associated with widespread polypharmacy in our healthcare system. Bibliography Dusetzina SB, Besaw RJ, Whitmore CC, et al. Cost-Related Medication Nonadherence and Desire for Medication Cost Information Among Adults Aged 65 Years and Older in the US in 2022.  JAMA Netw Open.  2023;6(5):e2314211. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.14211 Halli-Tierney AD, Scarbrough C, Carroll D. Polypharmacy: Evaluating Risks and Deprescribing. Am Fam Physician. 2019 Jul 1;100(1):32-38. PMID: 31259501. National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches.  Scope of Practice.  https://nbhwc.org/scope-of-practice/ Tsang JY, Sperrin M, Blakeman T, Payne RA, Ashcroft D. Defining, identifying and addressing problematic polypharmacy within multimorbidity in primary care: a scoping review. BMJ Open. 2024 May 24;14(5):e081698. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-081698. Varghese D, Ishida C, Patel P, et al. Polypharmacy. [Updated 2024 Feb 12]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. 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Curiosity, Concern , or Contribution? Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a distant or merely possible concept in the coaching world. It is here. Now. AI in Coaching: Here and Now Over the past few years, discussions about AI in coaching have broadened and deepened. The questions being asked about AI reflect the same level of concern about any new technology which might upend the status quo: Will it remove value from a practice built on empathy and human connection? Will it compromise the essence of coaching? Will it displace coaches altogether? Could private information be inadvertently (or even deliberately) exposed? Will bias and skew become “baked in” to AI algorithms? The research and the blogosphere conversations reflect both excitement and caution. Some see AI as “democratizing”—making coaching more accessible, affordable, and scalable. Others discuss the risks of overreliance, arguing that the nuances of human intuition, trust, and presence cannot be replicated by a machine. Regardless of the views we all might have, the truth is that the technology is here, and the coaching profession needs to decide how best to engage with it. What AI Does Well (and maybe not so well) Some recent systematic reviews and other empirical studies point to AI coaching tools being effective for specific well-defined tasks such as goal setting and attainment, behavioral change processes and supporting psychological well-being. In fact, some of this research suggests that AI matches the efficacy of human coaches in these areas 1 2 3 . Perhaps unsurprisingly, AI currently appears to fall short of the mark in areas of coaching engagement which depend on deep engagement, highly individualized attention and the formation of a strong coaching alliance 4 5 . I speak, teach and write extensively about the role of coaching alliance in behavioral change (and in a therapy framework, the complementing “therapeutic alliance”). Common Factors Theory 6  tells us that the factor which accounts for most of the beneficial variance in coaching and therapy outcomes is the client’s own resources, skills, abilities, beliefs, attitudes, values, supports, learnings, knowledge, motivations, networks, tools, role models and personal narratives. The next most influential factor is the coaching alliance. For me, it’s unsurprising that coaching can be so effective – coaching directly harnesses the most powerful factor in change! And… for AI to harness the power of common factors, it must be able to learn about the individual resources of the client at hand and not simply rely on a generic pool of skills and talents that individuals may have. (If you’d like to read more about common factors in coaching, the work of Erik de Haan is essential 7 8 9 10 ) Within this broader discourse, there is a promising application for AI which stands out (to me at least!): AI as a training aid for coaches. Simulation and Feedback for Coach Training For trainee and newly certified coaches, practice is essential. Opportunities to coach “real” clients can be scarce – trainees typically harness existing networks which often means that family, friend and acquaintances offer assistance. And that’s the challenge – the “client” in this instance is engaging not because of their own need for personal change but because of a desire to support their friend or family member. In my experience as a coaching educator, this often leads to a situation where the client is “going easy” on the coach by being very compliant, or they’re acting as a challenging client, in the mistaken belief that this will aid development. (This is a little like a driving instructor giving a novice student challenges like controlling a car on an oily road or in the midst of heavy, high-speed traffic). Peer coaching, role-plays, and a small number of volunteer clients are helpful, but they typically don’t provide enough volume or variety to build strong skills quickly. Unlike aviation and medicine, where simulations are standard for training, coaching has lacked an equivalent. Until now. Simulated coaching conversations with AI-generated “clients” are feasible and can offer a way to practice in a safe, low-risk environment. Coaches can rehearse, make mistakes, and try again—without worrying about harming a client relationship. Beyond role-play clients, AI can also be used to provide mentor like feedback. Frameworks already exist for assessing coaches against established competencies 11 12 , and these same frameworks can be used to teach AI models what they should be looking for in coaching performance.  The key benefits which I see in using AI to support coach training are that accessibility to practice is increased: coaches can practice anytime, anywhere, without needing to coordinate schedules; transcripts and recordings of simulated sessions can be deconstructed during supervision and/ or mentoring; and, there is a “failsafe” inherent in the process. It is impossible to precipitate distress or harm in another person using a simulation. Of course, the AI simulation practice itself is of little value without an opportunity for reflection and learning which can be strengthened through a supervisory or mentor relationship. In this way, as far as I can tell at the moment, human coaches will always need to be a part of the process. This mirrors the aviation environment in which simulations can be used for training, and aircraft can be flown using the Autopilot function, but always with the presence and attention of a human pilot. As more coaches test these tools, I believe attitudes will continue to shift. Beginning with the premise of AI not as a replacement for human clients or mentors, but as a supplement—the technology can be harnessed as a practice ground that strengthens the ability of coaches to show up fully in real conversations. At the same time, the limitations are clear. Emotional nuance, intuition, and the lived complexity of client stories are not easily simulated. Feedback from AI is structured and consistent and currently also lacks the deep resonance of human mentoring.  Human-led Coaching, with AI as Support The ultimate solution is likely one of integration. Coaches can use AI to gain more practice, accelerate learning, and receive structured feedback, while still engaging in real human interactions for the depth, empathy, and presence that define excellent coaching. Students can benefit from extra practice opportunities, and certified coaches can use AI mentors alongside human mentors to continue refining their skills and perspectives. The broader coaching community continues (and should continue) to debate the role of AI. In my view, the training and development pathway already looks practical and promising. By situating AI as a practice partner and a means of providing mentor like feedback, coaches at every level can extend their learning without compromising the human essence of their work. The future of coaching won’t be about coaches versus  AI—it will be about coaches with  AI. And those who learn to use these tools thoughtfully will find themselves better prepared, more confident, and ultimately more effective in serving their clients. PS…I’ve received ethics approval to conduct a study on the feasibility and usability of AI in learning coaching skills. If you’re currently enrolled in the Wellcoaches Core Coach Training program, you’ll be shortly receiving an invitation to participate in the research. Citations 1 Passmore, J., Olafsson, B., & Tee, D. (2025). A systematic literature review of artificial intelligence (AI) in coaching: insights for future research and product development. Journal of Work-Applied Management.   2 Terblanche, N., Molyn, J., De Haan, E., & Nilsson, V. (2022). Comparing artificial intelligence and human coaching goal attainment efficacy. PLoS ONE, 17. 3   Aggarwal, A., Tam, C., Wu, D., Li, X., & Qiao, S. (2023). Artificial Intelligence–Based Chatbots for Promoting Health Behavioral Changes: Systematic Review. Journal of Medical Internet Research, 25. 4 Plotkina, L., & Ramalu, S. (2024). Unearthing AI coaching chatbots capabilities for professional coaching: a systematic literature review. Journal of Management Development 5 Bachkirova, T., & Kemp, R. (2024). ‘AI coaching’: democratising coaching service or offering an ersatz?. Coaching: An International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice, 18, 27 - 45. 6 Asay, T. P., & Lambert, M. J. (1999). The empirical case for the common factors in therapy: Quantitative findings. In M. A. Hubble, B. L. Duncan, & S. D. Miller (Eds.),  The heart and soul of change: What works in therapy  (pp. 23–55). American Psychological Association. 7 de Haan E, Duckworth A. The coaching relationship and other ‘common factors’ in executive coaching outcome. In: de Haan E, Sills C, eds. Coaching Relationships: Relational Coaching Field Book . Faringdon: Libri; 2012:185-196 8 de Haan E, Duckworth A, Birch D, Jones C. Executive coaching outcome research: the predictive value of common factors such as relationship, personality match and self-efficacy. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research . 2013;65(1):40-57. 9 de Haan E, Grant AM, Burger Y, Eriksson P-O. A large-scale study of executive and workplace coaching: the relative contributions of relationship, personality match, and self-efficacy. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research . 2016;68(3):189-207. 10 de Haan E, Gray DE, Bonneywell S. Executive coaching outcome research in a field setting: a near-randomized controlled trial study in a global healthcare corporation. Academy of Management Learning & Education . 2019;18(4):581-605. 11  https://coachingfederation.org/credentialing/coaching-competencies/icf-core-competencies 12 https://www.ukihca.com/images/2024-UKIHCA-Standards---COMPETENCIES---ALL.pdf

Wellcoaches supports nursing professionals throughout their careers by providing high-quality, engaging continuing education that meets ANCC Commission on Accreditation’s standards. Our ANCC continuing education courses are for: Registered Nurses (RN), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) seeking to expand professional knowledge and competency in the nursing field. Wellcoaches partners with The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, which is an accredited and approved provider of the American Nurses Credential Center (ANCC). ANCC’s Commission on Accreditation has evaluated the nursing continuing education course materials to ensure it meets industry standards and is valuable to nursing professionals. Earn your ANCC continuing education today! ANCC Approved Continuing Education for Nurses Core Coach Training: Module 1 - Cohorts prior to April 2025 =38.25 CEs Cohorts between April 2025 -Aug 2025 = 49.5 CEs Cohort after Sept 2025=80.5 CEs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction Enhance your impact as a nurse by integrating health coaching skills. Cost: $1785 virtual classroom Completion of Module 1 with Wellcoaches Habits course (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. See all upcoming classes . Lesson topics include:​ ​​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 "After 44 years in nursing, your program reset my clock. I start with the positive and carry that through with all my patients. I just wanted you to know the impact you're making!" - Susan Murphy, RN Core Coach Training Module 2 - Classes taken prior to April 2025 =10 CEs Classes taken between April 2025- Aug 2025 = 45.5 CEs (all live classes must have been taken AFTER 4/1/2025) Classes taken after Sept 1, 2025 = 28.5 CEs (all live classes must have been taken AFTER 9/1/2025) Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction along with numerous e-course offerings. Cost: $215 Continue your journey of becoming a certified health coach. Module 2 was created to further deepen coaching skills through demonstration and practice opportunities. Participants will hone in on the specific topics: Organize Your Emotions, Organize Your Mind, Wellness Visions, Generative Moments, Diversity Informed Coaching, Coaching in the Context of the Client’s Environment and Considering Mental Well-being within Coaching. A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of feedback surveys and passage of all knowledge assessments. Wellcoaches Habits Taken outside of Module 1 as a Stand alone course ONLY! Classes taken after Sept 1, 2025 = 18.75 CEs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost:  $175 The 10-hour habits course includes 8 collections of self-paced video lessons to explore common growth edges that hold us back as leaders and professionals, our signposts for new insights and wisdom. The Wellcoaches habits system is designed for any coach, team or organization that aspires to a culture of coaching where everyone is growing and thriving together. The course includes a Habits Library with several collections to choose from. Our collection includes: Behavior Change Communication Connection Leveraging Emotions Cultivating Capacities Burnout Prevention Transformational Leadership The Declipse Technique ™ (preview here) Each habit (70+ habits to choose from) comes with a 5-10 minute video, resources, reminders and tracker. A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion, submission of feedback survey/reflection and passage of knowledge assessment. ANCC Disclosures Joint Provider Statement : The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing and Wellcoaches School of Coaching, INC are jointly providing nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) contact hours for the following educational activities. 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Successful Completion Requirements : Nurses completing the entire activity and the evaluation tool will be awarded a maximum of 80.5 contact hours for Module 1 (after Sept 2025), 28.5 contact hours for Module 2 (after Sept 2025) and 18.75 for Habits (stand alone only ) of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) Please see above hours for previous cohorts Relevant Financial Relationships It is the policy of the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing to require nursing continuing professional development program faculty and planning committee members to disclose any financial relationship with companies providing funding or manufacturers of any commercial products discussed in the educational activity. The program faculty and the planning committee members report they do not have financial relationships with any manufacturer of any commercial products discussed in the activity. Content Expiration Date: Module 1 - Sept 1, 2028 Module 2 - August 1, 2026 Habits - Sept 1, 2028 Commercial Support : This educational activity has not received any form of commercial support. Non-Endorsement of Products: The University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) does not endorse the use of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Have questions about a course? Your Coach Concierge, assigned by the first letter of your last name, is here to support you: Telephone: (866) 932-6224 (866 WE-COACH) Your Last name A - G : Julie Cummings [ext 712 ] Your Last name H - O : Joanna Thomas [ext 743] Your Last name P - Z : Angela Carter-Lanon [ext 742]

Wellcoaches School of Coaching is an accredited Level 2 coach training program by the ICF, providing the practical skills and tools you need to make a change in your life and in your community. If you're seeking to expand coaching skills knowledge and meet your professional development requirements for coaching, our continuing education courses are for you! Our teachings are evidence-based and will lead you and your clients to feel confident, inspired, and ready to take action. View our ICF approved courses below. ICF Approved Continuing Education for Coaches Professional Coach Training  - 142.5 hours Wellcoaches is an accredited Level 2 training program for ICF. Our PCT program is designed for Certified Wellcoaches®, Nationally Board Certified Coaches, or ICF-ACC/PCC/MCC Coaches only. Graduates from a Level 2 education and training program may apply for the Professional Certified Coach (PCC) Credential using the Level 2 application path if they meet the credentialing requirements. Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction and two on-site sessions Once you have completed our Core Coach Training & Certification program (Modules 1-3), start making plans to lift your coaching mastery to a galactic orbit with our nine-month advanced Professional Coach Training & Certification Program. This program is developing the future leaders of the health and wellness coaching industry. We built and continue to upgrade an innovative, science and neuroscience-based, robust coaching framework we call the "Onward & Upward Model" designed to enable Certified Wellcoaches® to help clients optimize mental and physical well-being. This is a hit-the-ball-out-of-the-park opportunity for Certified Wellcoaches®, Nationally Board Certified Coaches, or ICF-ACC/PCC/MCC Coaches who want to be masterful coaches. The Professional Coach Training course includes: Two 2.5 day on-site sessions in January and September each year 32 ninety-minute virtual classes with the ability to practice new tools and skills in class, including 8 group coaching sessions Six private mentor coaching sessions with feedback from coaching masters regarding the application of Wellcoaches protocols and International Coaching Federation Competencies A reading list of over 20 carefully chosen books written by scientists and psychologists with a strong evidence basis Cost: $4100 A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of a feedback surveys and all mentoring sessions. "The great thing about the PCT is not only the professional growth that you get from all of the tools and skills that you learn from all of the mentor coaching, and from all of the great Wellcoaches faculty, but the greatest value is the personal growth. The books that you read and the way that you process all of the new information is truly life-changing and transforming. It makes you a better professional but, more importantly, it makes you a better person." - Noah Gentner, PhD Core Coach Training: Module 1 - 35 CCEs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction- Because of our approved Level 2 accredited training program, courses within our approval are also approved for CCEs towards a credential or renewal for ICF. Wellcoaches supports health, well-being and wellness coaches throughout their careers by providing high-quality, engaging continuing education that meets ICF accreditation standards. Cost: $1785 virtual classroom Completion of 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. See all upcoming classes . Lesson topics include:​ ​​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 "Choose the right program and Wellcoaches has one of the best. I have almost every certification you can think of as a coach, but most of those certifications do not come with research and evidence-based curriculum. They do not go deep and wide. If you get certified with Wellcoaches, you will not only have the tools you need to be successful as a coach, but will have the tools that you need transform someone's life." - Dr. Ivan Young, MCC, NBC-HWC Module 2 - 10 CCEs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction along with numerous e-course offerings. Because of our approved Level 2 accredited training program, courses within our approval are also approved for CCEs towards a credential or renewal for ICF. Cost: $215 Continue your journey of becoming a certified health coach. Module 2 was created to further deepen coaching skills through demonstration and practice opportunities. Participants will hone in on the specific topics: Organize Your Emotions, Organize Your Mind, Wellness Visions and Generative Moments A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of 4 feedback survey and a score of 80% or greater on all knowledge assessments. . ICF Continuing Education Requirements Once all requirements are complete, a Certificate of Attendance will be provided. Participants will use this document along with a letter from our continuing education coordinator to validate their training and report completion of the course(s) to ICF for continuing education credits. ** Please contact your coach concierge for your verification letter before you submit your application to ICF. Have questions about a course? Your Coach Concierge, assigned by the first letter of your last name, is here to support you: Telephone: (866) 932-6224 (866 WE-COACH) Your Last name A - G : Julie Cummings [ext 712 ] Your Last name H - O : Joanna Thomas [ext 743] Your Last name P - Z : Angela Carter-Lanon [ext 742]

The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) designates Wellcoaches as a provider of continuing education. Our courses and classes are for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) seeking to develop and enhance occupational skills and meet continuing education contact hour (CECH) requirements. Our courses are evidence-based and will encourage individuals, families, and communities to maximize and maintain healthier lifestyles. Learn more about our NCHEC approved courses and classes below. MCHES® & CHES® Continuing Education Approved by NCHEC Core Coach Training: Module 1 - 38.5 CECs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction Begin the journey to become a certified health coach, enhancing your impact as a health educator. Cost: $1785 virtual classroom Completion of 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. ​ See all upcoming classes . Lesson topics include:​ ​​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 “Collaborating with Wellcoaches School of Coaching has transformed our institutional approach to supporting physician well-being. The physicians who underwent training and certification are newly empowered to walk this journey toward meaning, purpose, and engagement with their colleagues, and with themselves. They are well prepared to work 1:1 with their colleagues and are also engaging in small and large group coaching which has been invaluable for improving system-level issues within the institution.” - Kerri Palamara McGrath, MD, Director of the Center for Physician Well-being at Massachusetts General Hospital Wellcoaches Member Classes - 1 CEC/hr (must be pre-approved) Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction Cost: $30/month (that's only $7.50 per CE!) Our Wellcoaches Membership enables you to be well-informed and up-to-date on the latest coaching science, theory and practice so that you are continually upgrading your skills. Each class offers an opportunity to expand your tools and resources while being inspired by thought leaders. Our business development-focused classes prepare coaching entrepreneurs to build their business in alignment with their vision and values. In our Perspectives series we will expand your framework for what it means to be healthy, what it means to be human, and what it means to be a coach for all. This is the easiest and most cost effective way to earn the continuing education credits needed for your Wellcoaches and National Board recertifications! Our Wellcoaches Membership comes with several one-hour classes each month including: 1. Coaching demonstrations 2. Practical coaching skills 3. Business development and start-up 4. Town Hall discussions on hot topics 5. Access archive of more than 80 past member classes. Sample classes: How to Have a Good Day with Caroline Webb How to Uncover What You Are Really Selling with Debbie LaChusa Self-Compassion in Action with Ellen Albertson A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of a feedback survey and a score of 80% or greater on a knowledge assessment. "This is a wonderful program with so many fabulous people. The membership could not have served me better" - Gail Garcia Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches - 21.5 CECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $435 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. See overview of curriculum and world-renowned faculty . 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. "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 Behavior Change Agent - 5.5 CECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $195 Improve relationships at work and at home by shifting just a few key behaviors. Based on the most important concepts in our full Health and Wellness Coach Training, this abbreviated course is designed to provide you with essential skills needed to have engaging and influential conversations personally and professionally. 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 lecture from Wellcoaches Faculty member, Michael Scholtz , as well as student discussions and coaching demonstrations. A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion, feedback survey and a score of 80% or greater on a knowledge assessment. Wellcoaches Habits - 10 CECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $175 The 10-hour habits course includes 8 collections of self-paced video lessons to explore common growth edges that hold us back as leaders and professionals, our signposts for new insights and wisdom. The Wellcoaches habits system is designed for any coach, team or organization that aspires to a culture of coaching where everyone is growing and thriving together. The course includes a Habits Library with several collections to choose from. Our collection includes: Behavior Change Communication Connection Leveraging Emotions Cultivating Capacities Burnout Prevention Transformational Leadership The Declipse Technique ™ (preview here) Each habit (70+ habits to choose from) comes with a 5-10 minute video, resources, reminders and tracker. A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion and feedback survey for all eight content collections. Professional Coach Training - 95 CECs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction and two on-site sessions Cost: $4100 Once you have completed our Core Coach Training & Certification program, start making plans to lift your coaching mastery to a galactic orbit with our nine-month advanced Professional Coach Training & Certification Program. This advanced program is specially designed for Certified Wellcoaches®, Nationally Board Certified Coaches or ICF-ACC/PCC/MCC Coaches only. This program is developing the future leaders of the health and wellness coaching industry. We built and continue to upgrade an innovative, science and neuroscience-based, robust coaching framework we call the "Onward & Upward Model" designed to enable Certified Wellcoaches® to help clients optimize mental and physical well-being. This is a hit-the-ball-out-of-the-park opportunity for Certified Wellcoaches®, Nationally Board Certified Coaches or ICF-ACC/PCC/MCC Coaches who want to be masterful coaches. The course includes: Two 2.5 day on-site sessions in January and September each year 32 ninety-minute virtual classes with the ability to practice new tools and skills in class, including 8 group coaching sessions. Six private mentor coaching sessions with feedback from coaching masters regarding the application of Wellcoaches protocols and International Coach Federation Competencies A reading list of over 20 carefully chosen books written by scientists and psychologists with a strong evidence basis A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of a feedback surveys and all mentoring sessions. "The great thing about the PCT is not only the professional growth that you get from all of the tools and skills that you learn from all of the mentor coaching, and from all of the great Wellcoaches faculty, but the greatest value is the personal growth. The books that you read and the way that you process all of the new information is truly life-changing and transforming. It makes you a better professional but, more importantly, it makes you a better person." - Noah Gentner, PhD Module 2 - 10 CECs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction along with numerous e-course offerings. Cost: $215 Continue your journey of becoming a certified health coach. Module 2 was created to further deepen coaching skills through demonstration and practice opportunities. Participants will hone in on the specific topics: Organize Your Emotions, Organize Your Mind, Wellness Visions and Generative Moments A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of 4 feedback surveys and a score of 80% or greater on all knowledge assessments. . NCHEC Continuing Education Requirements Once all requirements are complete, a Certificate of Attendance will be provided to the student. Wellcoaches will also report your name, and any hours you have earned to NCHEC. NCHEC receives reports 4 times per year in January, April, July & October. Have questions about a course? Your Coach Concierge, assigned by the first letter of your last name, is here to support you: Telephone: (866) 932-6224 (866 WE-COACH) Your Last name A - G : Julie Cummings [ext 712 ] Your Last name H - O : Joanna Thomas [ext 743] Your Last name P - Z : Angela Carter-Lanon [ext 742]

Wellcoaches® is a NBHWC Approved Provider Wellcoaches is a proud National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) approved training program for Modules 1-4. Following that same high level teaching, many of our other courses, trainings, and classes are for National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coaches seeking to expand professional knowledge and meet continuing education or recertification requirements. Our courses are evidence-based and will lead you and your clients to feel confident, inspired, and ready to take action. National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coaches are required by NBHWC to earn 36 continuing education credits every 3 years to maintain credentialing. Learn more about our NBHWC approved courses below. NBHWC Approved Continuing Education Core Coach Training: Module 1 - This course is the foundation of our approved NBHWC training program and therefore not worth additional CEs. Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction Enhance your impact as a health and wellness coach with evidence-based, leading-edge training from the industry founders. Cost: $1785 virtual classroom Completion of 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. ​ See all upcoming classes . Lesson topics include:​ ​​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 "I personally had such an amazing experience, I honestly didn’t want it to end! Thank you for your time and dedication to our training. You created a welcoming and comforting environment for all of us, which I believe was a crucial part of the training success and how we all felt as participants. I am very excited to have had this opportunity and look forward to continuing to grow and expand my knowledge in the coaching area. I also hope to continue working with you!" - Erica Cook, Wellness Program Coordinator, Clinical Exercise Physiologist Wellcoaches Member Classes - 1 CEC/hr (select classes approved and must meet content requirements set by NBHWC) Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction Cost: $30/month (that's only $7.50 per CE!) Our Wellcoaches Membership enables you to be well-informed and up-to-date on the latest coaching science, theory and practice so that you are continually upgrading your skills. Each class offers an opportunity to expand your tools and resources while being inspired by thought leaders. Our business development-focused classes prepare coaching entrepreneurs to build their business in alignment with their vision and values. In our Perspectives series we will expand your framework for what it means to be healthy, what it means to be human, and what it means to be a coach for all. This is the easiest and most cost effective way to earn the continuing education credits needed for your Wellcoaches and National Board recertifications! Our Wellcoaches Membership comes with several one-hour classes each month including: 1. Coaching demonstrations 2. Practical coaching skills 3. Business development and start-up 4. Town Hall discussions on hot topics 5. Access archive of more than 80 past member classes Sample classes: How to Have a Good Day with Caroline Webb How to Uncover What You Are Really Selling with Debbie LaChusa Self-Compassion in Action with Ellen Albertson A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of a feedback survey and a score of 80% or greater on a knowledge assessment. "This is a wonderful program with so many fabulous people. The membership could not have served me better" - Gail Garcia P rofessional Coach Training - 36 CECs Two residential Sessions and 36 virtual, live classes Cost: $4100 Once you have completed our Core Coach Training & Certification program, start making plans to lift your coaching mastery to a galactic orbit with our 9-month advanced Professional Coach Training & Certification Program. This advanced program is specially designed for our Certified Wellcoaches, Nationally Board Certified Coaches or ICF-PCC/MCC Coaches only. This program is developing the future leaders of the health and wellness coaching industry. We built and continue to upgrade an innovative, science and neuroscience-based, robust coaching framework we call the "Onward & Upward Model" designed to enable Certified coaches to help clients optimize mental and physical well-being. This is a hit-the-ball-out-of-the-park opportunity for Certified coaches who want to be masterful coaches. Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches - 21.5 CECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $435 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. See overview of curriculum and world-renowned faculty . 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. "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 Behavior Change Agent - 5.5 CECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $195 Improve relationships at work and at home by shifting just a few key behaviors. Based on the most important concepts in our full Health and Wellness Coach Training, this abbreviated course is designed to provide you with essential skills needed to have engaging and influential conversations personally and professionally. 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 lecture from Wellcoaches Faculty member, Michael Scholtz , as well as student discussions and coaching demonstrations. A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion, feedback survey and a score of 80% or greater on a knowledge assessment. Wellcoaches Habits - 10 CECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $175 The 10-hour habits course includes 8 collections of self-paced video lessons to explore common growth edges that hold us back as leaders and professionals, our signposts for new insights and wisdom. The Wellcoaches habits system is designed for any coach, team or organization that aspires to a culture of coaching where everyone is growing and thriving together. The course includes a Habits Library with several collections to choose from. Our collection includes: Behavior Change Communication Connection Leveraging Emotions Cultivating Capacities Burnout Prevention Transformational Leadership The Declipse Technique ™ (preview here) Each habit (70+ habits to choose from) comes with a 5-10 minute video, resources, reminders and tracker. A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion and feedback survey for all eight content collections. Module 2 - 10 CECs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction along with numerous e-course offerings. Cost: $215 Continue your journey of becoming a certified health coach. Module 2 was created to further deepen coaching skills through demonstration and practice opportunities. Participants will hone in on the specific topics: Organize Your Emotions, Organize Your Mind, Wellness Visions and Generative Moments A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of 4 feedback surveys and a score of 80% or greater on all knowledge assessments. .   NBWHC Continuing Education Requirements Once all requirements are complete, a Certificate of Attendance will be provided to student. Participants will use this certificate to report completion of the course to NBHWC. Have questions about a course? Your Coach Concierge, assigned by the first letter of your last name, is here to support you: Telephone: (866) 932-6224 (866 WE-COACH) Your Last name A - G : Julie Cummings [ext 712 ] Your Last name H - O : Joanna Thomas [ext 743] Your Last name P - Z : Angela Carter-Lanon [ext 742]

Wellcoaches is a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) approved CEU provider . Our NASM continuing education courses are for personal trainers seeking to expand professional knowledge and meet their continuing ed and certification requirements in the fitness field. Our courses are evidence-based and will lead you and your clients to feel confident, inspired, and ready to take action. Learn more about our NASM approved courses below. NASM Approved CEU Courses for Personal Trainers Core Coach Training: Module 1 : 1.9 CEUs Attend in our virtual classroom . Wellcoaches supports personal trainers and CPTs throughout their careers by providing high-quality, engaging continuing education that meets NASM standards. Cost: $1785 virtual classroom Completion of 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. See all upcoming classes . Lesson topics include:​ ​​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 "I personally had such an amazing experience, I honestly didn’t want it to end! Thank you for your time and dedication to our training. You created a welcoming and comforting environment for all of us, which I believe was a crucial part of the training success and how we all felt as participants. I am very excited to have had this opportunity and look forward to continuing to grow and expand my knowledge in the coaching area. I also hope to continue working with you!" - Erica Cook, Wellness Program Coordinator, Clinical Exercise Physiologist Reporting NASM Continuing Education Personal Trainers and CPT professionals must attend all of Wellcoaches’ NASM approved courses in full, including attending ALL synchronous (live) classes, pass the Knowledge Assessments with 80% or higher, and complete a course feedback survey to receive credit. Have questions about a course? Your Coach Concierge, assigned by the first letter of your last name, is here to support you: Telephone: (866) 932-6224 (866 WE-COACH) Your Last name A - G : Julie Cummings [ext 712 ] Your Last name H - O : Joanna Thomas [ext 743] Your Last name P - Z : Angela Carter-Lanon [ext 742]

Wellcoaches is recognized by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as an accredited continuing education provider. ACE has evaluated our course materials to ensure it meets industry standards and is valuable to fitness professionals. Our ACE continuing education courses are for fitness professionals and Personal Trainers who want to build their expertise, sharpen their skills, and prepare for recertification . We offer synchronous (live) course formats. Earn your ACE CECs today! Enhance Your Expertise with Approved ACE CECs Core Coach Training: Module 1 5 CECs for virtual classroom Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction Make a great impact as a fitness professional with the skills of health coaching! Cost: $1785 virtual classroom Completion of 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. See all upcoming classes . Lesson topics include:​ ​​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 "I personally had such an amazing experience, I honestly didn’t want it to end! Thank you for your time and dedication to our training. You created a welcoming and comforting environment for all of us, which I believe was a crucial part of the training success and how we all felt as participants. I am very excited to have had this opportunity and look forward to continuing to grow and expand my knowledge in the coaching area. I also hope to continue working with you!" - Erica Cook, Wellness Program Coordinator, Clinical Exercise Physiologist Reporting ACE Continuing Education Once all requirements are complete, a Certificate of Attendance will be provided to the student. Personal Trainers will use this certificate to report completion of the course to ACE. Have questions about a course? Your Coach Concierge, assigned by the first letter of your last name, is here to support you: Telephone: (866) 932-6224 (866 WE-COACH) Your Last name A - G : Julie Cummings [ext 712 ] Your Last name H - O : Joanna Thomas [ext 743] Your Last name P - Z : Angela Carter-Lanon [ext 742]

Wellcoaches is an accredited program offering American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) continuing education credits and courses. These ACSM continuing education courses are for personal trainers, group exercise instructors, exercise physiologists and people in the field of Sports Medicine who are looking for ACSM recertification and/or to stay current with the latest skills and developments in the Sports Medicine field. We offer online courses in synchronous (virtual classroom) and asynchronous (recorded or self-paced) formats. Earn your ACSM CECs today! Accredited ACSM Continuing Education Courses & Credits Core Coach Training: Module 1 - 38 CECs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction Begin the journey to become a certified health coach and double the impact on your clients. This is the only coach training endorsed by ACSM. Cost: $1785 virtual classroom Completion of 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. ​ See all upcoming classes . Lesson topics include:​ ​​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 "I personally had such an amazing experience, I honestly didn’t want it to end! Thank you for your time and dedication to our training. You created a welcoming and comforting environment for all of us, which I believe was a crucial part of the training success and how we all felt as participants. I am very excited to have had this opportunity and look forward to continuing to grow and expand my knowledge in the coaching area. I also hope to continue working with you!" - Erica Cook, Wellness Program Coordinator, Clinical Exercise Physiologist Wellcoaches Member Classes - 1 CEC/class Only Member classes approved by NBHWC will also be approved by ACSM Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction Cost: $30/month (that's only $7.50 per CE!) Our Wellcoaches Membership enables you to be well-informed and up-to-date on the latest coaching science, theory and practice so that you are continually upgrading your skills. Each class offers an opportunity to expand your tools and resources while being inspired by thought leaders. Our business development-focused classes prepare coaching entrepreneurs to build their business in alignment with their vision and values. In our Perspectives series we will expand your framework for what it means to be healthy, what it means to be human, and what it means to be a coach for all. This is the easiest and most cost effective way to earn the continuing education credits needed for your Wellcoaches and National Board recertifications! Our Wellcoaches Membership comes with several one-hour classes each month including: 1. Coaching demonstrations 2. Practical coaching skills 3. Business development and start-up 4. Town Hall discussions on hot topics 5. Access archive of more than 80 past member classes. Sample classes: How to Have a Good Day with Caroline Webb How to Uncover What You Are Really Selling with Debbie LaChusa Self-Compassion in Action with Ellen Albertson A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of a feedback survey and a score of 80% or greater on a knowledge assessment. "This is a wonderful program with so many fabulous people. The membership could not have served me better" - Gail Garcia Lifestyle Medicine for Coaches - 21.5 CECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $435 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. See overview of curriculum and world-renowned faculty . 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. "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 Behavior Change Agent - 5.5 CECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $195 Improve relationships at work and at home by shifting just a few key behaviors. Based on the most important concepts in our full Health and Wellness Coach Training, this abbreviated course is designed to provide you with essential skills needed to have engaging and influential conversations personally and professionally. 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 lecture from Wellcoaches Faculty member, Michael Scholtz , as well as student discussions and coaching demonstrations. A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion, feedback survey and a score of 80% or greater on a knowledge assessment. Wellcoaches Habits - 10 CECs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $175 The 10-hour habits course includes 8 collections of self-paced video lessons to explore common growth edges that hold us back as leaders and professionals, our signposts for new insights and wisdom. The Wellcoaches habits system is designed for any coach, team or organization that aspires to a culture of coaching where everyone is growing and thriving together. The course includes a Habits Library with several collections to choose from. Our collection includes: Behavior Change Communication Connection Leveraging Emotions Cultivating Capacities Burnout Prevention Transformational Leadership The Declipse Technique ™ (preview here) Each habit (70+ habits to choose from) comes with a 5-10 minute video, resources, reminders and tracker. A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion and feedback survey for all eight content collections. Organize Your Mind - 5.5 CEs Self-paced, self-directed e-course Cost: $165 Our days are so busy and demanding that our minds have trouble keeping up. Almost everyone feels distracted, frenzied, overwhelmed, or disorganized at least some of the time. It has never been more difficult for the brain's CEO region, the prefrontal cortex, to perform at its best. It's under siege by epidemics of distractions, multitasking, and constant pressure, all combined with a brain energy crisis. Our Organize Your Mind® course, built on the bestselling Harvard Health book, Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life , gives you the tools to coach yourself to an organized mind. In this mind organization course, we combine the principles of coaching science, and the research of leading neuroscientists, psychiatrists and psychologists using ground-breaking technology. Organize Your Mind is the online course that will teach you self-coaching techniques that you need to use your brain effectively and efficiently. Our Organize Your Mind® course, building on the bestselling Harvard Health book, Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life, coaches you to coach yourself to an organized mind... 5 strategies based on brain science 5 steps based on coaching science 5 habits based on self-science This online course is self-paced and can be started, stopped, and restarted anytime. There are six lessons and each lesson has an average of six classes. Each class includes a webinar and exercises, which takes around 15 minutes to complete. You have access to the course for one year, allowing ample time for learning, experimenting with new skills and building new habits. A "Certificate of Attendance " is provided following course completion and feedback survey. "I find myself thinking about which part of my brain I am using during many activities and am involved in throughout the day. It is knowledge I have never had before and it puts me more in touch with my overall self. I foresee that I can help my clients understand where they are imbalanced by spending spending too much time in a specific area of their brain versus others. For example, I anticipate most will spend too much time in the "Executive Control" center and not in the more liberating and creative parts of the brain." - Tony Professional Coach Training - 95 CECs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction and two on-site sessions Cost: $4100 Once you have completed our Core Coach Training & Certification program, start making plans to lift your coaching mastery to a galactic orbit with our nine-month advanced Professional Coach Training & Certification Program. This advanced program is specially designed for our Certified Wellcoaches®, or Nationally Board Certified or ICF-ACC/PCC/MCC Coaches only. This program is developing the future leaders of the health and wellness coaching industry. We built and continue to upgrade an innovative, science and neuroscience-based, robust coaching framework we call the "Onward & Upward Model" designed to enable Certified Wellcoaches® to help clients optimize mental and physical well-being. This is a hit-the-ball-out-of-the-park opportunity for Certified Wellcoaches® or Nationally Board Certified or ICF-ACC/PCC/MCC Coaches who want to be masterful coaches. The course includes: Two 2.5 day on-site sessions in January and September each year 32 ninety-minute virtual classes with the ability to practice new tools and skills in class, including 8 group coaching sessions Six private mentor coaching sessions with feedback from coaching masters regarding the application of Wellcoaches protocols and International Coach Federation Competencies A reading list of over 20 carefully chosen books written by scientists and psychologists with a strong evidence basis A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of a feedback surveys and all mentoring sessions. "The great thing about the PCT is not only the professional growth that you get from all of the tools and skills that you learn from all of the mentor coaching, and from all of the great Wellcoaches faculty, but the greatest value is the personal growth. The books that you read and the way that you process all of the new information is truly life-changing and transforming. It makes you a better professional but, more importantly, it makes you a better person." - Noah Gentner, PhD Module 2 - 10 CECs Attend in our virtual classroom with real-time instruction along with numerous e-course offerings. Cost: $215 Continue your journey of becoming a certified health coach. Module 2 was created to further deepen coaching skills through demonstration and practice opportunities. Participants will hone in on the specific topics: Organize Your Emotions, Organize Your Mind, Wellness Visions and Generative Moments A "Certificate of Attendance" is provided following class attendance, completion of 4 feedback survey and a score of 80% or greater on all knowledge assessments. . ACSM Continuing Education Requirements Once course requirements are complete, a Certificate of Attendance will be provided to the student. Participants will use this certificate to report completion of the course to ACSM. Have questions about a course? Your Coach Concierge, assigned by the first letter of your last name, is here to support you: Telephone: (866) 932-6224 (866 WE-COACH) Your Last name A - G : Julie Cummings [ext 712 ] Your Last name H - O : Joanna Thomas [ext 743] Your Last name P - Z : Angela Carter-Lanon [ext 742]