Coaching Certifications
Guiding Mindful Change - Mindful Health & Wellness Coach Certification is an Approved Health and Wellness Coach Training & Education Program by the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for the HWC Certifying Examination to become a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC).
About Guiding Mindful Change:
Since 2000, Guiding Mindful Change has empowered hundreds of students across the globe to excel in proven coaching techniques through deepening their mindful awareness. This transformative journey paves the way for enriched lives, inspired clients, and the creation of flourishing, heart-centered coaching careers.
We believe:
- People are naturally whole and resourceful.
- True fulfillment is based on attaining balance.
- Each client is their own authority for change.
- Change is promoted by mindful guidance, support, and partnership.
Why choose Guiding Mindful Change?
Preparation: You're determined to be thoroughly prepared for the NBHWC examination.
Exploration: You seek a methodology that merges mindful awareness practices with empirically grounded coaching techniques.
Engagement: You aspire to establish profound connections with your clients.
Empowerment: You seek to deepen your knowledge and elevate your career.
Transformation: You dare to embrace vulnerability while evolving your coaching skills.
The Mindful Health and Wellness Coach Certification is an intensive virtual program spanning 90 days, guided by experienced master trainers.
Enjoy a vibrant and interactive group dynamic within a cohort capped at
10 participants.
Benefit from an accelerated and
rigorously tested program.
Access in-depth instruction on pivotal
health and wellness focus areas.
Build confidence and competence by coaching both clients and peers.
Hone your skills with one-on-one
mentoring, guidance, and feedback
from master trainers.
Engage in shared awareness practices
to enhance your coaching approach and
overall well-being.
Course Design:
- Empowering Certification Kickoff Weekend: Meet your classmates and immerse yourself in a virtual, real-time intensive experience to kickstart your program.
- Interactive Weekly Group Webinars: Participate in 12 virtual group webinars, each lasting 2.5 hours, with a schedule tailored to accommodate all attendees.
- Practice Coaching: Enhance your coaching proficiency through 16 coaching sessions and receive constructive feedback from your trainers.
- Peer Coaching: Practice your new skills in weekly sessions with classmates and share valuable feedback.
- Mentor Coaching: Elevate your expertise, overcome obstacles, delve deeper into self-reflection, and fulfill the NBHWC Practical Skills Assessment (PSA) requirement with a series of three personalized sessions with your master trainer.
- Coaching Proficiency: Master coaching core competencies, professional standards, tools for client success, and how-to’s for crafting your business.
- Comprehensive Learning: Enrich your learning with weekly written assignments, external reading, and mindful practices.
Additional Features:
- Practice-Building Strategies: Explore marketing strategies to tailor coaching business to your unique strengths and interests.
- Mindful Connections Community: Enjoy ongoing support with membership in the Mindful Connections Community—an interactive online platform exclusively for GMC graduates.
- Discounted Access: Join content-rich NBC-HWC examination study groups at discounted tuition for GMC graduates.
Prerequisites: Prior to enrollment, candidates are asked to participate in a group Q&A session or an individual meeting with program facilitators. Use the "Let's Connect" button below to schedule.
Becoming a professional coach is an important choice. You may be wondering...
- Is coaching right for me?
- How can coaching help me make a meaningful difference?
- What's involved in certification?
- How much does training cost?
- What are the steps to national certification?
