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Interview With an Expert Health Coaches

International Coach Academy

As a physician training in the ICA to deepen my skills as a coach to become a better Health and Wellness Coach, I decided to interview the Co-founder of the National Society of Health Coaches, Melinda Huffman, to share her perspective on Health Coaching and the healthcare system in the US. Interview of Melinda Huffman BSN, MSN, CCNS, CHC.

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Sensitive vs. Responsive

International Coach Academy

This can also be a big challenge in healthcare settings. When someone says ā€œIā€™m so sensitive ā€ in a healthcare setting, they never mean it as a strength. But if those functional limits or health issues are ongoing a mindset shift can occur, a shift that can disengage people from their healing power and their motivation.

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After His Sister And Aunt Died From Pregnancy Related Complications, He Developed A Virtual Gynecology Platform For Women Of Color

Forbes Careers

Just a few years ago Mohamed Kamaraā€”with no formal healthcare backgroundā€”pivoted from a comfortable, successful career in finance to follow a passion motivated by personal tragedy. He developed a virtual culturally-sensitive gynecology platform to modernize care for women of color.

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The Good Life: Is Gratitude the key?

International Coach Academy

It is therefore more relevant than ever to recognize and evaluate the significant impact of regular gratitude interventions in healthcare, education, the workplace, and our personal lives and relationships. It is also linked to ā€˜intrinsic motivation in goal accomplishmentā€™ [ix] , as we seek to sustain our ā€˜feel good habits.

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How Can Coaching Improve Health and Wellness?

International Coach Academy

We receive feedback on our health and wellness in how we feel, our frame of mind, lab results from healthcare providers, and even our bank accounts. These assessments include DISC, Emotional Quotient, and Workplace Motivators, which I am certified to administer and facilitate. It is not a personality assessment, of who you are.

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6 Essential Skills for Future Leaders

Career Advancement

While AI applications can do a lot of things more efficiently than humans, like answering basic questions or guiding an employee through a self-directed training module, motivating and guiding peopleā€™s development isnā€™t one of them. Only people have the skills to lead others.

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Transforming Skills Gaps into Opportunities: Strategies for Employee Upskilling

Vantage Circle

By providing employees with opportunities to learn and develop new skills, upskilling bridges the gaps and cultivates a workforce that is adaptable, motivated, and poised to embrace the future. When employees perceive that their organization is invested in their professional growth, it boosts motivation and fosters a sense of loyalty.