The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)

Mental health is an immensely important issue in society today. Both coaches and counselors can play an important role, but only if they understand the differences and how each profession can benefit the other (and most importantly, the client or patient). This episode is an interview with Suzanna Cooper, who has the unique distinction of being both a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach AND a Licensed Counselor. She share practical advice about mental health, the distinction between coaching and counseling, and how the two professions can work together for the best possible outcomes. She also discusses how wellness coaches can help enhance the mental health of their clients and move toward #BetterThanYesterday.Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

There was a time when sleep was seen as an optional element of life. That time is long gone, as the evidence is now clear - sleep is a critical necessity to optimal performance throughout all aspects of life. This episode features an interview with sleep expert Dr. Amy Bender, who shares the latest evidence-based research, practical tips (including the cognitive shuffle and the 4-7-8 strategy) and even a few cutting edge sleep items with which you can impress your clients, friends and colleagues. Regardless of your area of emphasis as a health and wellness coach, this episode is certain to provide you with valuable information for both your clients and your own life!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

Are you a health and wellness program coordinator or director? Or are you you thinking you'd like to move your career in that direction? This episode features an interview with Jen Liddell, a Certified Wellness Coach and Licensed Physical Therapist who oversees the health and wellness program strategy for a large health care organization. She talks about the journey that lead her to this role, tips for those currently in the role, and guidance for those who would like to pursue a similar role in the future. If you're curious about the ins and outs of running a program, this is a must-hear episode!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

Mindfulness has been grabbing the headlines in recent years, but for health and wellness coaches, the opportunities for integration go much deeper than those headlines. In this episode, Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Laura Henelund shares her wisdom and extensive experience in the field of mindfulness. She goes beyond the basics to the practical opportunities that await each one of us, either personally or professionally with our coaching clients. Think you know mindfulness? Think again - but after listening to this episode you'll be "all in" on making it a regular part of your practice - and your life!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

Best-selling author Matt Fitzgerald has written extensively on the areas of endurance training, nutrition and all things fitness. His books rank among the all-time favorites for our host and his insights will provide you with valuable nuggets for your coaching and your life!Matt goes deep in this interview, reminding us "health is the foundation of fitness," the value of "tweak - don't overhaul," and the importance of excising humility in our coaching and our lives. This is an episode you won't want to miss!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

Coaching can be described, analyzed, and diagrammed for hours on end, but the only way to really understand coaching is to experience it for yourself. The second best way is to hear it happening in real time. That is exactly what takes place in this episode. Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Susan McGarry coaches our host, Brad Cooper in an unscripted, real life coaching session. There was no pre-planning that went into this session. They just turned on the microphone and got started. Every single coaching session is unique, and this one is no exception. However, if you're considering a career in coaching and would like to get a sense of a sample session, this episode provides that opportunity. If you're already coaching, you may garner a couple of new ideas or even be encouraged by the personal breakthrough that takes place within this relatively brief session.Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

Do you work with children? Would you like ideas about how to integrate health and wellness into your setting? This special episode is for you! Teachers are amazing. They play a critical role in the lives of so many across the full spectrum. In the midst of teaching math, science, reading and writing, they also can play an incredible role in the overall health and wellness of their students. This special episode is FULL of tips and tactics from the experience of a teacher. Interestingly, the guidance provided actually applies to everyone, from parents to coaches and even employers. You'll hear an interview with Ashley, a 4th grade teacher (and trained wellness coach) in Colorado, share inspiring stories and insightful strategies for how she has integrated wellness into the classroom. Her unique and deeply honest responses will warm your heart and fill your toolbox with new tools, resources and ideas for your own setting. We were inspired by the hope for the future shared through this interview, and hope you will be too.Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

The fitness industry is filled with talented, smart and positive individuals who are all looking for ways in which to differentiate themselves. This episode provides an interview with Liz Brown and Serina Lane, two highly credentialed personal trainers, yoga instructors and fitness consultants who also happen to be certified health and wellness coaches. They discuss why they pursued this route, how they've seen the two separate avenues benefit each other and some fun stories along the way. They also discuss how they've seen the skills garnered as a certified wellness coach enhance their (other) business pursuits and even have a positive impact on their personal relationships and interactions outside of those professional pursuits. If you're in the fitness industry and looking for ideas on how to build your career and stand out from the crowd, you won't want to miss this episode!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

Financial fitness is a critical aspect for overall health and wellness. As a wellness coach, it starts by getting our own house in order. Whether building a coaching business, considering doing so in the future, or simply wanting to garner some helpful tips to share with clients down the road, this episode will provide you with a wide range of helpful tips, resources and strategies to dial in the financial fitness aspect. Clearly, you're not a financial planner, accountant or attorney (neither are we), but these helpful tips - if applied wisely - can help anyone get a step up in life!Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.

The interest in Health Coaching (Wellness Coaching) is growing rapidly among clinicians of all backgrounds, from Physical Therapists to Nurses, Physicians to Counselors. In this episode, two Physical Therapists with a combined 61 years of clinical experience and 9 years of wellness coaching discuss their thoughts about why they pursued the certification, the benefits they've experienced, and their advice for others considering a similar path.While clinicians will find this episode particularly insightful, there are many nuggets about marketing, growing your practice and considerations about whether or not to pursue the wellness coach certification contained within this information-rich interview.Info re earning your health & wellness coaching certification, annual Rocky Mountain Coaching Retreat & Symposium & more via https://www.catalystcoachinginstitute.com/ Best-in-class coaching for Employers, EAPs & wellness providers https://catalystcoaching360.com/ Tap into the home of the (freely available) Not Done Yet! articles on unlocking life's 2nd half here. YouTube Coaching Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/CoachingChannel Contact us: Results@CatalystCoaching360.comTwitter: @Catalyst2ThriveWebsite: CatalystCoaching360.comIf you are a current or future health & wellness coach, please check out our Health & Wellness Coaching Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278207545599218. This is a wonderful group if you are looking for encouragement, ideas, resources and more.