Stages of Change

Do you know how to help clients make a lifestyle change? Do you communicate with clients in a manner that is conducive to facilitating that change? If you can’t answer yes to all these questions then you should consider learning these skills at the next @AfN_UK_ certified w/shop

You may see your role as a coach as providing info & skills around exercise & nutrition. There's an element of truth to this. The more accomplished & successful coaches provide a whole lot more. Being able to upskill clients in other areas of their lives is of equal importance.

Self-efficacy underpins your clients progress & can be measured using psychometric testing. You can think of self-efficacy as self-confidence except that it's deep seated in the sub-conscious. Clients may outwardly be saying one thing whilst they actually believe something else.

The Final behaviour change & MI workshop (AfN certified) starts on Sunday 31st March @09:00 (GMT). If you would like to take advantage of the complete behaviour change package, incorporating this workshop and pay by instalments take a look here: bitly.ws/32Fes

As a coach it's easy to make the assumption that certain clients are difficult to work with. In some cases, this may be true, it's also worthwhile reflecting on your own practice. Sometimes the problem might be you, reflecting on your own practice & being self-aware is important

This is your last opportunity to sign up for the app Nut course. As I will be retiring from teaching at the end of March, I have discounted the Applied Nutrition & Supplementation course by 50%. I will honour this offer for anyone who signs up on or before my birthday (30th Jan)

We all make mistakes, that is human nature, As the proverb goes “to err is human”. What is more important is what we do when we make a mistake. You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs is also reasonably accurate so we should view mistakes as a valuable learning lesson.

Mahatoo (1989) states: motives are suggested as the specific motivational element that directs the consumer′s drive towards a particular response. Thus, while needs generate the response tendency, motives determine the specific behavioural action.

Relaxation can take many forms; cognitive forms of relaxation would include Self-awareness/Imagery/Goal-directed visualisation & Mindfulness meditation. Guided imagery & these other relaxation techniques may be useful in helping clients perceive themselves as fitter & healthier.

As I'm retiring from teaching at the end of March, I have discounted the Applied Nutrition course by 50%. Anyone who wishes to complete the course will need to act on or before my birthday (30th Jan) as the course will then be removed. Full details here: bitly.ws/X69f

What are your USP's? If you can’t answer this straightaway, off the top of your head, then you need to give this some serious thought. This should be part of your elevator pitch.

It may seem like a strange question to ask but understanding how your clients make decisions is important if you are going to help them make lifestyle behaviour changes. Rational and irrational thoughts can both help and hinder a client’s progress.

Setting milestones is important. Lifestyle changes will be achieved by making small adjustments on a weekly basis. In cognitive behavioural terms this is referred to as chunking.

Research shows that when people hear their own reasons for making a change, they are far more likely to follow through and successfully achieve a lifestyle change. It is this fact that motivational interviewing (MI) relies on for its success.

Don’t fall into the question-and-answer trap. The Q & A trap is one of the many traps that reduce the effectiveness of communication and coaching as noted in motivational interviewing. Unless you are made aware of this it is very natural to want to do this.

The Final behaviour change & MI workshop (AfN certified) starts on Sunday 31st March @09:00 (GMT). If you would like to take advantage of the complete behaviour change package, incorporating this workshop and pay by instalments take a look here: bitly.ws/32Fes

A very Happy New Year to everyone and I hope 2024 brings you, your families, and your loved ones, all the Health, Wealth and Happiness you desire. As I move into semi-retirement this year, I am very much looking forward to chilling out and enjoying life. I hope you are to.

I have discounted the Applied Nutrition course by 50% as I'm retiring from teaching at the end of March. Anyone who wishes to complete the course will need to act soon to get full learning support through to the end of March. Full details here: bitly.ws/X69f

Self-efficacy underpins your clients progress & can be measured with psychometric testing. You can think of self-efficacy as self-confidence except that it is deep seated in the sub-conscious/unconscious. Clients may be saying one thing whilst they actually believe something else

Have a very Happy Xmas, eat and drink too much and generally have a lovely time. Cheers Gary