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The Health Coach Show

The Health Coach Show
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  • The Health Coach Show

    From Invisible to Bookable: Tech & Systems Tips for Health Coaches | Ep. 31

    30/03/2026 | 45 mins.
    In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest challenges new health coaches face after qualification - running a business.
    Joined by Carla, founder of the Health Tech Network, we explore how to move from feeling overwhelmed and stuck to becoming visible, confident, and ready to work with clients.
    If you’ve ever felt unsure where to start with tech, systems, or getting clients, this episode is for you.
    1. Why health coaches get stuck after graduating and what to do about it.
    2. The “productivity trap”.  What is it and why is it a problem.
    3. What you ACTUALLY need to start your new business (and why waiting till everything is perfect is costing you in the long run)
    Who is this episode for:
    New health coaches starting a business
    Health professionals adding coaching to their work
    Coaches feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin
    More information about 'Invisible to Bookable'- A practical, done-with-you workshop to build a calm, professional business setup . Details: https://healthtechnetwork.com.au/invisible-to-bookable   Use code AHCA200 
    Health and Wellness New Business Guide: https://healthtechnetwork.com.au/htn-business-compliance-guide 
    To access free resources or to book one of our upcoming courses visit our website: www.accreditedhealthcoaching.com.au
    If you find this podcast valuable, please share, follow, and leave a review. You can also follow us on social media
    If you would like to provide feedback, ask a question or suggest a topic, please contact us via our email, [email protected]
    Thank you for listening, your support is appreciated.
    Proudly a HCANZA accredited course provider.
  • The Health Coach Show

    Utilising AI for better client outcomes | Ep. 30

    05/09/2025 | 54 mins.
    In this episode of the Health Coach Show, we discuss the role of AI powered tools to streamline data collection to save time, reduce admin and create better outcomes for our clients.
    Shivaun Conn, a HCANZA accredited health and wellness coach and dietitian, is joined by Robbie Clark, dietitian, exercise scientist, and Director and Co-founder of HealthBank.io, an AI-powered digital clinic software.

    We discuss:
    How we utilise 'data' in healthcare

    How AI can be utilised to streamline data collection and help us to make more better clinical decisions

    How AI powered tools can support and empower our clients

    What health coaches should know about privacy and safety of AI

    The Healthbank platform - AI powered digital clinic software

    Building visibility online, networking and mentoring for health coaches

    Follow on resources:
    Health Bank website: https://www.healthbank.io/

    Interested in learning more about health coaching?
    We offer short self paced courses that will give you tools and strategies to support clients, and we also offer interactive, accredited courses that teach the foundation skills of health coaching, and courses that provide gap training and skill mastery for those who are looking to expand their skill set and become nationally recognised with the Health Coaches Australia New Zealand Association (HCANZA)
    Our courses are fully online, with webinars delivered via zoom.

    To access free resources or to book one of our upcoming courses visit our website: www.accreditedhealthcoaching.com.au

    If you find this podcast valuable, please share, follow, and leave a review. You can also follow us on social media

    If you would like to provide feedback, ask a question or suggest a topic, please contact us via our email, [email protected]

    Thank you for listening, your support is appreciated.

    Proudly a HCANZA accredited course provider.
  • The Health Coach Show

    Know Your Worth, Clarify Your Niche(s) & Grow Without Burnout | Ep. 29

    05/08/2025 | 49 mins.
    In this episode of the Health Coach Show, we discuss how to know your worth as a health coach, find and clarify your niche, and grow and scale your practice online without burning out.
    Shivaun Conn, a HCANZA accredited health and wellness coach and dietitian, is joined by Rebekah Jones, a registered dietitian, private practice business mentor, and creator of the Scalable Practice Framework™.

    We discuss:
    How to scale our practices without burnout

    Service options and modes of delivery

    Business mapping - designing a strategy that aligns with our lifestyle, supports our goals, and delivers ideal client outcomes

    Niches - do we need one? How do we niche in a way that suits us?

    Knowing our worth and overcoming imposter syndrome - using logic, data, and evidence

    Follow on resources:
    "Niche Clarity Coach: Find Your Niche & Ideal Client (In Minutes - with AI)” : https://rebekah-jones.mykajabi.com/protocol-builder-bot-1 
    Rebekah Jones website: https://rebekahjones.com.au/
    10% discount code for programs: AHCA10

    Interested in learning more about health coaching?
    We offer short self paced courses that will give you tools and strategies to support clients, and we also offer interactive, accredited courses that teach the foundation skills of health coaching, and courses that provide gap training and skill mastery for those who are looking to expand their skill set and become nationally recognised with the Health Coaches Australia New Zealand Association (HCANZA)
    Our courses are fully online, with webinars delivered via zoom.

    To access free resources or to book one of our upcoming courses visit our website: www.accreditedhealthcoaching.com.au

    If you find this podcast valuable, please share, follow, and leave a review. You can also follow us on social media

    If you would like to provide feedback, ask a question or suggest a topic, please contact us via our email, [email protected]

    Thank you for listening, your support is appreciated.

    Proudly a HCANZA accredited course provider.
  • The Health Coach Show

    Self Determination Theory in a Coaching Context with Gordon Spence | Ep. 28

    08/05/2025 | 32 mins.
    In this episode of the Health Coach Show, we’re discussing Self Determination Theory (SDT), a key theory of motivation that underpins the work health coaches do. Sharon Curtain, dietitian and HCANZA accredited health coach, is joined by Gordon Spence, a coaching psychologist, exercise scientist, educator, researcher, private practitioner and an expert in SDT.
    We discuss:
    Why SDT is a robust theory of optimal functioning
    The mini theories 
    Basic Needs Theory and the guidance is gives us to create an optimal experience for coaching clients
    What makes it different from other motivation theories
    The Extrinsic to Intrinsic motivation continuum
    How to facilitate a shift in motivation by connecting to beliefs, values and intrinsic motivators
    Allowing space for clients can be 

    Gordon has just had a new paper published - The Health Activation Process: An
    autonomy-supportive coaching model for facilitating sustainable active living. He is now building on this, using guided autobiography to get people to reflect on memories of physical activity which can result in leaning in to positivity, changing perspectives towards being active.
    Gordon is a Senior Lecturer in the Master of Science in Coaching Psychology program, University of Sydney, he’s published many scholarly articles and book chapters, two books on healthy ageing, provides evidence-based coaching & consulting services and sits on the board of Health Coaches Australia New Zealand Association (HCANZA). You can contact Gordon at [email protected]

    You can read more about coaching and self determination here: 
    Spence, Gordon & Oades, Lindsay. (2011). Coaching with self-determination in mind: Using theory to advance evidence-based coaching practice. International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring. 9. 37-55. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/313707730_Coaching_with_self-determination_in_mind_Using_theory_to_advance_evidence-based_coaching_practice

    To learn more about health coaching, access free resources or to book one of our upcoming courses visit our website: www.accreditedhealthcoaching.com.au

    Proudly a HCANZA accredited course provider.
  • The Health Coach Show

    Positive Psychology Coaching with Dr Suzy Green | Ep. 27

    24/03/2025 | 50 mins.
    In this episode of The Health Coach Show, Shivaun Conn, dietitian and accredited health coach, is joined by Dr Suzy Green — a clinical and coaching psychologist, and Founder & CEO of The Positivity Institute.
    A leader in the complementary fields of Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology, Suzy has published over twenty academic chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. She is also the co-editor of Positive Psychology Coaching in Practice, Positive Psychology Coaching in the Workplace, and The Positivity Prescription.
    Suzy was a lecturer in the Master of Coaching Psychology program at the University of Sydney for ten years and is an Honorary Vice President of the International Society for Coaching Psychology.
    In this episode, we discuss:
    What is Positive Psychology Coaching?

    Positive psychology tools and approaches

    Weaving expertise into coaching

    Research on coaching effectiveness for health outcomes and sustainable health behaviours

    How coaches can benefit from expanding their learning in coaching psychology

    CPD courses and events for coaches in coaching psychology and positive psychology coaching

    Links 
    Suzy’s new course the Professional Certificate in Positive Psychology Coaching. Earlybird ends March 31st

    Our latest events including the Psych Health & Safety Conference in June

    The new series of COACH+ The Art & Science of Positive Psychology Coaching

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About The Health Coach Show

The Health Coach Show by Shivaun Conn and Sharon Curtain is a podcast all about the science, tips, tools and the practicalities of changing behaviour. As dietitians and HCANZA accredited health coaches we’ve got 50 years experience between us, supporting others to create healthier lifestyle behaviours and habits. We’ll be talking about the skills of coaching, what’s helpful and surprisingly unhelpful and we will share practical strategies that you can use to help clients get motivated, get unstuck and take action towards living as the healthiest version of themselves.
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