HCA Talks Health
Masterful Health & Wellness Coaching with Michael Arloski
What does it take to become a masterful Health & Wellness Coach?
Published: 9th June 2023
In this inspiring conversation, Michael Arloski, a pioneer in the field of health and wellness coaching, shares how to move beyond the basics and step into truly exceptional coaching mastery.
With decades of experience training thousands of coaches worldwide, Michael offers practical strategies to deepen your craft, elevate your skills, and create lasting lifestyle transformation for your clients.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
What sets a masterful health and wellness coach apart from a good coach
How to refine your coaching presence and deep listening skills
Strategies for client transformation that go beyond surface-level change
The importance of continuous learning and professional growth
Insights from Michael’s decades of work in wellness coaching
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:00 – Therapy vs. Coaching – Key Differences
5:00 – Resolution vs. Relevance in Coaching Conversations
6:00 – Michael’s Journey into Health & Wellness Coaching
10:00 – The Goal of Coaching – Lasting Lifestyle Transformation
12:00 – Why Long-Term Behaviour Change is Challenging
16:00 – Coaching for Connectedness and Supportive Environments
19:00 – Self-Actualisation vs. “Ought To Be” Goals
21:00 – Ensuring Client Goals Align with True Values
24:00 – The Role of Coach Self-Awareness in Effective Practice
27:00 – Avoiding Pushing Your Agenda as a Coach
29:00 – The Centered Coach – Personal Wellness Foundations
31:00 – Clear Boundaries for Healthy Coaching Relationships
36:00 – Scope of Practice and Professional Boundaries
38:00 – Helping Clients Who Feel Stuck – The Power of Choice
45:00 – How Mindset Shapes Behaviour and Outcomes
46:30 – The Hotel Housekeeper Study – Mindset in Coaching
48:00 – Being an Ally for a Healthy World
49:00 – The Role of Self-Compassion in Coaching and Life
Michael Arloski – A Pioneer of Health & Wellness Coaching
Michael Arloski, PhD, PCC, NBC-HWC, is a licensed psychologist, National Board Certified Coach, Professional Certified Coach (ICF) and Certified Wellness Practitioner. He is widely regarded as one of the key developers of wellness coaching, having been active in the wellness field since 1979.
Fascinated by the connection between mind and body, beliefs and behaviour, Michael served as president of the Ohio Society for Behavioral Health and Biofeedback. He has carried that expertise into lifestyle medicine, developing coaching methods that help people genuinely thrive, not simply survive their health challenges.
Today, Michael is CEO of Real Balance Global Wellness Services and the creator of the Wellness Mapping 360° model of Wellness Coaching. His work focuses on the practical skills health and wellness professionals need to support lasting lifestyle change, distilling decades of experience into approaches that truly work.
On discussing the role of a Health Coach, Michael shares that “We have the daunting task of helping someone change the way they live and make it last for the entire rest of their life.”
For further coaching insights, wellbeing advice and recipes, subscribe to receive the Health Coaches Academy newsletter every fortnight. For more information on masterful coaching visit www.realbalance.com.
Other resources mentioned in this episode include Dr. Arloski’s book Masterful Health and Wellness Coaching and Wellness Coaching for Lasting Lifestyle Change which can be purchased on Takealot (South Africa) or Amazon (United Kingdom).
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