National wellness coaching certification requirements are about to change If you haven’t heard, there are big changes on the horizon for the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) certification process. After October 30, 2020 you’ll see an increase in both the required number of hours and the cost of national exam prerequisites. This …
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Mental Toughness… Grit… Perseverance… these characteristics have an immense impact on how the path opens up for us (or our wellness coaching clients) as we make our way through the journey of life. However, if Mental Toughness (MT) or Grit is just something we “have” or “don’t have” (like hair color, height or shoe size), …
In mid-March, our 18 year old son Joshua met me at Buffalo Wild Wings to take in Day I of the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament. It was the culmination of a tradition we’d had in place since he was in Elementary school. Early pick-up from school and off to the games. Yes, we often …
Whether in your own life or that of one of your wellness coaching clients, a wake-up call can be tough – yet so valuable. When was the last time you received a clear wake-up call in some aspect of life? I got one yesterday. Fortunately, while important to me personally, it’s obviously minor in light …
What in the world is “Distance Enhancement” and what does it have to do with wellness coaching? Very simply – it is the process of assisting your clients in “distancing” themselves from their current world in order to reset their perspective and actions going forward. Distance Enhancement occurs naturally while on vacation. As we step …
As a Wellness Coach, you’re likely to face regular questions from your clients about supplements, specific diets, detailed workout plans and more. However, until we address the basics (Move, Fuel and Rest), nothing else really matters. Having worked in the health and wellness industry for 30 years, I haven’t seen it all, but I’ve certainly …
Do you suffer from BCSE Syndrome? It’s common (one of my biggest personal struggles), and one that is certainly not easy to resolve. However, similar to other dysfunctions, often the first step in the right direction is the diagnosis or admission of its presence and understanding the alternatives. BCSE Syndrome stands for “Best Case Scenario …
“Wellness Coaching” is a lot like food. I can describe a specific food in great depth, from size to color to smell, texture, the way it’s grown and cooked and even my personal experience with that particular food. However, until it hits your tongue, you don’t really have any idea what I mean. Yes, maybe …
