Coaching Resources
Short, actionable tips on communication, motivational interviewing, behaviour change, and coaching skills — designed for health coaches and personal trainers who want to get better at their craft.
Roll with resistance instead of pushing harder
When clients push back, arguing back makes it worse — stepping back and acknowledging their perspective keeps the door open for change.
Elicit change talk by asking for elaboration
When a client expresses any desire, ability, reason, or need to change, asking them to "tell you more" amplifies that motivation.
Help clients notice the gap between where they are and what they value
When clients articulate the distance between their current behaviour and their own values, the motivation to change arises from inside them — not from the coach pushing.
Use genuine affirmations to build client confidence
Specific, genuine acknowledgment of a client's strengths reinforces the identity and capability they need to sustain change — but only when it reflects something real the coach has actually observed.
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