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/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches
Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact
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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
Dr. Debbie Gillespie, Registered Dietician, Certified Coach
Wellcoaches Inside
22 minutes 38 seconds
6 months ago
Dr. Debbie Gillespie, Registered Dietician, Certified Coach
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
Wellcoaches Inside
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
