One model of coaching called the Stage Coaching approach recognize that there are six stages required for change. This is the same model the American Cancer Society uses, since it has proved the most effective in changing the habit of cigarette smoking.
Stage 1 – Pre-contemplation . Until we realize we have a problem we remain [...]
Listening occurs on three levels. Level I listening where the focus is on oneself instead of the other. The client should always be using Level I listening but never the coach. The coach’s focus should never be on their own judgments and reactions, but always on the other.
Level II listening is focused listening with one’s [...]
Empowering questions help the coach and client discover what is important. They cause the client to think, and they clarify and cause the client to elaborate in ways that are useful to the task at hand. And most of all they cause the client to take action.
Ordinary questions involve yes or no answers, while empowering [...]
Hi everyone, Christie here.
I thought i would use this site to share my journey of becoming a health coach with you.
Travel along with me as I explore the ins and outs of health coach training.
What it is, what it isn’t, and why it is such an important new profession for this day and age.
