3551 - Practical Gen AI for Health & Wellness Coaches
Course Description
Turn AI Into Your Secret Coaching Superpower
This immersive, hands-on course is designed exclusively for health and wellness coaches, introducing the core concepts and transformative potential of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI). In two focused weekend sessions, participants will gain practical knowledge to navigate the opportunities and complexities of Gen AI in their coaching roles. Through clear explanations, real-world coaching examples, and guided hands-on exercises, participants will be equipped to confidently leverage Gen AI to support client-centered discovery, enhance motivation, and manage their practice professionally.
This course emphasizes the importance of using AI in an ethical and responsible manner. All content and exercises will reinforce adherence to professional standards (including NBHWC guidelines), individual scope of practice, and the critical need to protect client privacy through HIPAA-compliant practices.
Learner Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to use Gen AI to:
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Design Coaching Structures: Draft and refine coaching agreements and session structures to establish clear roles and responsibilities, ensuring a well-defined framework for effective coaching.
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Enhance Coaching Processes: Brainstorm and outline client-centered discovery sessions, action plans, and goal-setting frameworks using evidence-based models.
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Practice Core Skills: Simulate client interactions and one-on-one coaching scenarios to hone their skills in mindful listening, open inquiry, and reflective feedback.
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Amplify Motivational Communication: Generate client-facing communications and questions rooted in motivational interviewing and positive psychology to facilitate lasting behavior change.
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Support Client Education: Summarize evidence-based guidelines for lifestyle behaviors (nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep) into client-friendly language.
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Assess and Strategize: Create scenarios to practice assessing a client's stage of change and brainstorm appropriate coaching techniques for each stage.
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Deepen Coaching Presence: Develop personalized scripts and exercises to enhance their focus and presence in coaching sessions.
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Uphold Professional Standards: Generate checklists for legal and ethical considerations (HIPAA, confidentiality) and draft scripts for making appropriate client referrals that respect the scope of practice.