Simon Matthews is an acclaimed faculty member who is recognized as a global citizen with insatiable curiosity and inspires everyone he interacts with. Hear the fascinating story of his highly unconventional career path, which included studying mathematics and French, training as a systemic family therapist, becoming a private investigator, and narrowly missing a career as an airline pilot before falling in love with lifestyle medicine and coaching. Matthews shares how his deep commitment to connection is fundamentally underpinned by a mindset of curiosity, a core principle derived from his early family therapy training. Listeners will gain essential insights into adapting coaching practices when working across cultures, as he details his experiences teaching classes to physicians and health professionals in China, often having to quickly adapt curriculum materials to ensure relevance. Connect with Simon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmatthewsfaslm/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

In this compelling episode, we feature Dr. Paige Hoshall-Hakimian, a graduate of the Wellcoaches professional coach training program who embodies professional evolution and unwavering service. A powerful force with a recently earned PhD in psychology with a focus on coaching, Dr. Paige began her career in high-stakes real estate, having co-founded Hakimian Holdings some 40 years ago as a real estate broker. She shares how she followed her sense of passion and purpose, which led her to focus on community advancement and facilitating programming for first-gen low-income students. This conversation delves deep into Dr. Paige's remarkable capacity for generosity and the creation of sacred space in the community. Connect with Paige: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigehh/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

Michael See, a long-time member of the Wellcoaches community and supporter of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, joins the conversation to share his transformative journey from clinical expert to coaching innovator. Discover why Michael believes coaching is foundational, yet the "hardest of all" helping professions, and how he moved past "expounding wisdom" to truly engage people on their path to health and well-being. Connect with Michael See: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-see-ms-acsm-cep-cdces-nbc-hwc-fadces-337507162/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dexter Tay, a prominent figure in the Wellcoaches community in Singapore and a personal trainer with nearly two decades of experience. Known for his vulnerability and unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, Dexter shares his remarkable journey from traditional fitness training, where he focused on movement quality and strength, to becoming a transformative health coach. This episode delves into how coaching profoundly reshaped not only his professional approach with clients but also his personal relationships, offering a unique perspective on fostering deeper connections and sustainable behavioral change. Connect with Dexter Tay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdexter/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

Erika Jackson sits down with Chris Sankey, a physician and hospitalist at Yale New Haven Hospital. Chris shares his deeply personal journey in medicine, which he has always considered a calling, inspired in part by his grandfather who was also a physician. He recounts how, after over a decade of practicing medicine, he experienced professional burnout that manifested in a very specific and dangerous way for a doctor: a loss of curiosity. This came to a head during a challenging case with a very sick patient, which served as a profound wake-up call that he needed to make a change. Chris discusses his path to healing and rediscovery through coaching, which began after attending a session on physician coaching at a national medical meeting. He explains how he initially viewed coaching as just another skill to add to his toolkit but soon realized its transformative power. He describes how adopting a coaching mindset has not only helped heal the "scar" left by burnout but has permeated every aspect of his life, making him a different and better physician, father, and husband. Tune in to hear how Chris is now integrating these skills to support medical students and other clinicians, aiming to help them reconnect with their own values and purpose to combat the high rates of burnout in the medical field. Connect with Chris Kirkman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-sankey-24b075222/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

This podcast episode features Emily Whelden, who serves as the Director of Legal Programming and one of the team coaches at Dixon Life Coaching. Her coaching practice primarily focuses on lawyers with ADHD and other high achievers, though she also specializes in the intersection of ADHD and chronic health conditions. Emily is a graduate of the Wellcoaches core program and their professional coach training program, bringing a unique blend of legal experience and personal insight into neurodiversity and chronic health challenges to her work. Her compassionate and empathetic approach is deeply rooted in her own experiences and professional background. Before transitioning to coaching, Emily was a practicing attorney for approximately six years, notably working as a court-appointed legal guardian for individuals with intellectual disabilities, profound mental health challenges, or cognitive decline. This role, which involved making healthcare and financial decisions based on her clients' personal values, instilled in her a person-focused approach that she now applies to coaching, emphasizing client autonomy and empowerment. Her shift to coaching was prompted by her own ADHD diagnosis at age 31 and the flaring of chronic health conditions, which led her to seek coaching herself and ultimately pursue it as a career to help others. Connect with Emily Whelden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-whelden Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

This insightful conversation delves into Alex Bellitter's unique journey into coaching and her pivotal role at Shimmer. Listeners will gain an understanding of how Shimmer champions a neuroinclusive approach in coaching, highlighting their commitment to expanding accessible resources and fostering client growth, particularly for neurodivergent individuals. The episode offers a deep dive into crucial topics, including the nuances of mental health coaching and the essential boundaries coaches must navigate, exploring the vital distinction between healing and flourishing. Alex shares her perspective on the science behind effective coaching, emphasizing intentionality and the importance of continuous self-reflection and supervision for coaches. Connect with Alex Bellitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abellitter/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

Melissa Troncoso is a health sciences researcher and family nurse practitioner committed to helping people be healthy in mind, body, and spirit. Research interest includes eating behaviors, nutrition, weight management, obesity, and culture of health. An inspirational leader with an affinity for relationship building and networking. A dynamic and engaging public speaker with significant experience in executive military communication, planning, and policy. Connect with Melissa Troncoso: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-troncoso-phd-fnp-c-chwc-the-health-whisperer-002a8a62/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

EllenG Coaching was created by Ellen Goldman to provide coaching and training to professionals and entrepreneurs who are worried about their health and happiness due to exhaustion, burnout, weight issues and other health challenges. Ellen’s mission is to help business professionals get self-care back on their daily “to-do” list. Through her motivational talks, coaching programs, and online courses, Ellen shows clients how to integrate health into their busy lifestyles with simple, small steps that lead to massive change, resulting in higher energy, improved focus, increased productivity and overall happiness. With over 30 years of experience in and fitness industries working as a personal trainer and certified wellness coach, and as a business owner, wife, and mom, Ellen knows first-hand that you do not need to sacrifice your health and happiness to have a successful career. Ellen is a National Board Certified Health & Wellbeing Coach, ICF PCC, and author of Mastering the Inner Game of Weight Loss: An Easy-to-Follow Guide to Permanent Weight Loss Without Going on a Diet. To learn more about Ellen and her wellness programs, and schedule a complementary consult, visit www.EllenGCoaching.com. Connect with Ellen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellengoldman/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

Dr. D. Ivan Young is a highly accomplished professional with a PhD in holistic life coaching. Dr. Young shares his unorthodox journey into coaching, initially pursuing neurosurgery before personal tragedy and financial turmoil led him to discover coaching as a path to helping others, ultimately finding a transformative experience with Wellcoaches. He discusses his unique approach to coaching, emphasizing its role in increasing self-efficacy and resilience, focusing on meaning-making rather than problem amplification, and integrating spirituality and core values to facilitate profound client transformation. Connect with Dr. D. Ivan Young: https://drdivanyoung.com/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

With 25 years of experience in dance, fitness, and health education, Megan is currently a dedicated health coach who passionately guides and educates individuals toward personalized behavior change techniques. Her goal is to help people achieve greater longevity and well-being, tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Megan is known for her 10 years of work designing and leading collegiate courses at the University of New Mexico, including topics such as 'Stress Management', 'Partner-free Ballroom', and 'Conflict Mediation'. She has been featured as an author, podcast speaker, warm-up lead, and conference presenter. Megan advocates for practices and strategies that are inclusive, meaningful, evidence-based, and empowering. She collaborates with national and global organizations that embrace similar and proactive values and visions. Connect with Megan Merchant: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganamerchant/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

Carlos is a veteran of the health & fitness industry and has extensive experience as a Wellness Coach & Certified Personal Trainer. Over the past thirty-five years Carlos has been fortunate enough to work with a very diverse group of individuals whose goals were just as diverse such as, weight loss, weight gain, body reshaping, and post-injury fitness & rehabilitation. What he is most proud of are the long standing relationships that he has established with many of his clients, and more importantly, the trust and confidence that they have placed in his abilities over the years, the decades, and their different life stages in helping them stay healthy and well — and to continue to perform at a high level into their 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond. He currently works with 50+ active individuals who want to combat the aging process in the most efficient and effective way. His unique approach to fitness focuses on the practical, the possible, and the productive with a holistic approach that addresses total-well-being, including lifestyle, long-term health, and independence. Carlos is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine, the National Strength & Conditioning Association, the Functional Aging Institute, and Wellcoaches. Contact Info: Email — c3r.ps.biz@gmail.com Phone — (917) 617-1361 Social Media: Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/CAReyes.C3R/ Facebook Group — https://www.facebook.com/groups/agelessperformersforeverLinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-a-reyes-01706a22?trk=contact-info Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

Dr. Gillespie holds numerous certifications and roles, including being a Registered Dietician (RDM) for over 30 years, a National Board Certified Coach, an International Coach Federation certified coach, and a diplomat for ACLM. She shares insights into her professional journey, explaining how she transitioned from extensive clinical work to academia before discovering the value of coaching, which she describes as a "breath of fresh air" that shifts the focus from expert advice to empowering the client. The conversation delves into Dr. Gillespie's significant work at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, where she teaches the Wellcoaches curriculum and was brought to develop a lifestyle medicine program. She discusses her approach to integrating coaching skills into this academic environment, emphasizing personalization and practical application for students. The episode also explores how her work as an educator and coach aligns with her sense of purpose and touches upon tips for new coaches and the broader impact of coaching skills across various professions and personal lives. Connect with Debbie Gillespie: https://experts.unthsc.edu/en/persons/deborah-gillespie Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

Tiff Cagle, MD is a family physician, writer, musician, and coach who helps physicians take control of their life and find their purpose so they can do the work they love. Through navigating her own non-traditional path in medicine, Tiff discovered an epidemic of physician burnout and developed a passion for helping her colleagues find balance and fulfillment. She founded EmpoweredMD to provide resources and holistic coaching to physicians facing burnout, and she considers it her calling to create something she believes is essential for everyone: a place where you can think for yourself. Connect with Tiff Cagle: https://empoweredmds.com/about Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

Erika engages in an insightful conversation with Cathy Dunford, a graduate of Wellcoaches' core and advanced coach training programs who has made significant strides in the executive coaching field. Discover Cathy's journey into coaching, exploring her "BC" (before coaching) life and the profound impact coaching has had on her values and perspective. This episode is particularly relevant for those interested in entering the executive coaching space, as Cathy shares her experiences and lessons learned along the way. Delving deeper into Cathy's coaching philosophy, the conversation uncovers her evolving approach to goal setting and her emphasis on the internal process of change. Cathy discusses the diverse range of clients she works with, noting the common threads of identity, authenticity, and the struggle for belonging that unite them. She also offers valuable advice for new coaches, emphasizing the importance of building a strong toolbox of methodologies and, most importantly, bringing your authentic self to the coaching process. Connect with Cathy Dunford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-dunford-pcc-nbc-hwc-276bb8a7/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

Kim Acedo, a current student in Wellcoaches' 9-month intensive professional coach training program, specializes in working with women in midlife. Her journey into coaching began after a 14-year career as a fitness coach, primarily with the same demographic. While she initially focused on workouts and meal plans, an experience with a client revealed the importance of addressing the underlying reasons behind health behaviors. This realization led Kim to discover wellness coaching, recognizing that she already possessed coaching skills. She chose to study at Wellcoaches in 2013 and started her own coaching practice in 2014, continuing to focus on women in midlife, coaching them over the phone. Kim feels a strong calling to work with women who have often prioritized caring for others over themselves. Her purpose extends to advancing gender equality by raising awareness of the harm of traditional gender roles and supporting women in leadership to avoid burnout. She attracts clients through referrals and by being present in women's spaces and events, emphasizing the importance of having a clear niche so potential clients feel directly addressed. Connect with Kim Acedo: https://www.transformationwellnessforwomen.com/about-kim/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

In this episode of Wellcoaches Inside, Erika interviews Chris Wang, CEO of Shimmer, an organization providing coaching for teens and adults with ADHD. Chris is highlighted as a Wellcoaches health equity scholarship winner and a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree. The conversation delves into Chris' journey, starting with her diagnosis of ADHD at age 28, which she describes as an "expansion" rather than a limitation, allowing her to embrace her true self after years of masking. Driven by her personal experience and the lack of accessible support, Chris, along with Xenia, a Wellcoaches graduate and her initial ADHD coach, co-founded Shimmer to address the gaps in quality ADHD coaching. Shimmer's mission is to help every person with ADHD reach their full potential their way, emphasizing intersectionality, cultural competence, and affordability. The discussion further explores Chris' sense of purpose, which she defines as making a positive impact in an area she is uniquely passionate about, aligning perfectly with her work at Shimmer. Connect with Chris Wang: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wangchristal/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

Lauren Thomas is an instructor at a two-year campus of the University of South Carolina in Lancaster, South Carolina. She teaches health education courses to young people, typically aged 18 to 22, who often come from rural communities and choose to live at home instead of residing at a four-year campus. Before discovering Wellcoaches, Thomas was an educator who wanted to have meaningful conversations with her students but felt her methods were ineffective. She realized that she was unintentionally seeking to impress her students instead of building deep connections with them. After going through coaching training with Wellcoaches, Thomas recognized the importance of authenticity and human dignity in her interactions with students. She sought to understand her students beyond their roles as nursing majors or student-athletes, helping them explore their identities and motivations. Thomas emphasizes the possibility of burnout and disenchantment in any profession and encourages her students to find meaningful activities and practices to draw on their strengths. She sees her role as an educator as enhanced by her coaching skills, allowing her to connect with students on a deeper level. According to Thomas, becoming a faculty member coach has fundamentally changed her relationships with herself, her family, and her colleagues, bringing more compassion and joy into her life. Connect with Lauren Thomas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-vincent-thomas-mph-mches-nbc-hwc-84788929/ Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

Xenia Angevin is a lifelong learner and coach who has spent time learning law, psychology, organizational behavior and leadership, and coaching. She has felt a calling to help enable people to reach their full potentials. She also works for a company called Shimmer, of which specializes in providing support for folks with neurodivergence. Additionally, she has a significant success record in coaching emerging talent globally from Europe and Asia with supplementary expertise in group, team, and organizational interventions designed to aid transformational change. Connect with Xenia Angevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xenia-angevin/ and https://www.shimmer.care/blog/10-books-adhd-women Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact

James Douglas, a Wellcoaches Health Equity Scholarship recipient, came to coaching as a mental health professional specializing in those with ADHD. He feels a calling to work with those underrepresented and misunderstood so that they experience feeling heard and being seen. James finds coaching to be a complement to his counseling skills, helps clients look to the future with positive actions. Connect with James Douglas Jr: https://mindfullymanagingadhd.com/meet-the-coach/james-douglas-jr-ms-mft-cmhc Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact