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About You & Health Coaching
Tell us a little about yourself in three sentences.
I'm a Health Coach, Personal Trainer and Performance Coach with a passion for helping people create lasting change in their health and wellbeing. My background is in coaching, mindset and behaviour change, which gives me a holistic approach to supporting clients. I have been through ups and downs with weight and exercise myself so I truly understand the difficulties my clients face!
What inspired you to become a Health Coach?
As a personal trainer, I saw so many clients who knew what to do outside of their PT sessions, but they had difficulty actually doing it. They would come into the session saying exactly what they believed they had done wrong over the last few days, so I started wondering that taking action isn't only about knowledge - there must be more to it.
Becoming a Health Coach allowed me to combine my passion for health, psychology and human behaviour to help people bridge that gap. Seeing someone gain confidence and control over their health is a fantastic feeling.
What did you learn about yourself while undertaking Coach training?
I learned that listening is often more powerful than giving advice. People already have many of the answers within them; sometimes they just need the right support and questions to uncover them. Coach training reinforced how important empathy, curiosity and patience are when helping someone create change. Silence and pauses are some of the biggest tools in our toolbox.
What do you love most about coaching people?
I love seeing people discover that they're capable of far more than they believed. Watching confidence grow alongside healthier habits is amazing. The best part is seeing clients realise they don't need to be perfect to make meaningful progress and pushing through a mental roadblock is the best feeling in the world.
As someone who's also a PT, how does coaching differ from personal training?
Personal training focuses on what to do physically, while coaching focuses on helping people understand why they're struggling and how to create sustainable change. Coaching explores mindset, motivation, habits and barriers, whereas PT tends to focus on exercise prescription and performance. Combine the two together and you will see phenomenal results!
What’s your philosophy when it comes to helping people make impactful change?
Lasting change happens when healthy behaviours become part of someone's identity rather than something they're forcing themselves to do is the biggest part of my philosophy. The second part would be to help people release limiting self beliefs and negative emotions around nutrition and exercise. My role is to help people work through their obstacles and build confidence through achievable wins that compound over time.
If a client feels overwhelmed or doesn’t know where to start, how would you help them get over that first hurdle?
First, I would use techniques that relax the nervous system and reset the mind. Then we simplify everything. Instead of focusing on ten things, we'll identify the one action that creates the biggest positive impact and feels achievable right now. And we just keep repeating steps 1 and 2 which will start compounding into real results.
Who do you particularly love helping and why?
I love helping people who feel stuck despite genuinely wanting to improve their health. Often they're busy, capable people who have spent years putting everyone else first. Seeing them reconnect with themselves and reach goals they believed were impossible for them is incredibly rewarding.
What’s the most rewarding part of being a coach?
Watching someone make that ‘switch’ in their mind and start seeing real results. Whether that's improving their health, rebuilding confidence or simply feeling more in control of their life, those moments never get old.
What’s the transformation you most love to see in your clients, and why?
The shift from self-doubt to self-belief. Physical results are fantastic, but seeing someone trust themselves again and feel confident in their ability to make healthy choices is what I love seeing most in a client's results.
One piece of advice you’d give to someone who always puts themselves and their health last?
You can't pour from an empty cup. Looking after yourself isn't selfish! It's one of the most important things you can do for the people around you. Start by giving yourself permission to prioritise your health in small ways every day, which will give you more energy and love to give to the people around you.
About You & Healthhaus
What’s one positive habit you never miss, even on a busy day?
Now that I am medically and physically feeling better again after being poorly for so long, getting some form of movement in, even a short walk, is so important to me. It helps me reset mentally and physically and sets the tone for the rest of the day.
What’s your biggest wellness challenge and how do you manage it?
I have been really ill for the past 3 years. My medication is finally under control over the last few months and I've restarted doing daily movement, regular exercise, Judo and cycling to work. Being so much heavier than I normally am, proves to be a struggle when it comes to being consistent with clean eating. The food noise is definitely present and is the biggest challenge I am slowly overcoming. BUT, I want to see the positive in everything and I feel it has brought me a deeper understanding of what clients are going through and helps me to develop real techniques to overcome this challenge.
What’s one thing you do that helps you start the day well?
I wish I could say sunlight, touch grass and go out for a run, but the true answer is definitely COFFEE! Though I do like an ice bath or cold shower to wake up and start the day.
What helps you unwind after a busy day?
A walk, training session or spending quality time with my girlfriend.
What’s your favourite way to move your body?
Judo or other Martial Arts. Close behind would be strength training, and I do want to get back into running and hiking, which is my goal for next year!
What’s your favourite health, wellness or life quote?
"Your body can stand almost anything. It's your mind you have to convince.”
What’s your favourite thing about Healthhaus?
The genuine focus on people. Healthhaus creates an environment where members feel supported, encouraged and empowered rather than judged.
What makes our community special?
The sense of belonging. People are welcomed exactly as they are, and everyone is working towards becoming a healthier, happier version of themselves.
And just for fun...
Tea or coffee?
Coffee!
What’s your go-to healthy snack?
Greek yoghurt with blueberries and Jersey honey.
Do you prefer morning or evening exercise?
Evening without fail, working out in the morning is always a struggle.
If you could only do one form of exercise for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Any form of Martial arts but preferably Judo.
Describe yourself in 3 words.
Driven. Curious. Supportive.
What’s your favourite recovery ritual?
Cold plunge bath and the best recovery tool of them all: good sleep!
What’s your non-negotiable self-care habit?
Movement every day, no matter how busy life gets.
What book or podcast are you loving right now?
I enjoy books and podcasts focused on performance, psychology and human behaviour. Anything that helps me better understand how people create lasting change. I have lists and lists of things I read, want to read, and have saved on Spotify. Please reach out if you want to nerd out on these types of books and podcasts as I have hundreds!
One thing you’re proud of achieving in the last 5 years?
Building a coaching career that allows me to make a meaningful impact on people's health, confidence and quality of life.
Anything else you’d love to share?
Health isn't about being perfect, it's about becoming a little better each day. My goal is to help people build habits and confidence that last long after our coaching conversations have ended.
If you want some help, please reach out for a discovery chat to see if my coaching style would be something that can help you.
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