The body is an amazing biological force, working mostly in perfect harmony and synergy. While our knowledge around the body grows daily, still we know so little of how it functions with such supreme synchronicity. We should be in awe of the body it is truly incredible.
 
The world of biohacking over the past decade has boomed, and yay for that because it has brought into focus holistic healing modalities and options that really we should all know about. Holistic health agency, owning our own health and healing, has the potential to change the face of health care in so many ways.

HIIT is having a moment... and honestly, I’m not surprised 
If you have been anywhere near the wellness world lately, you have probably noticed everyone talking about HIIT. And honestly… for good reason. High-Intensity Interval Training is having a moment - not because it’s trendy, but because it actually works. These workouts are short, spicy, and incredibly effective. 
In a world that feels time-poor, energy-scattered, and craving a reset, HIIT is like the tiny espresso shot of the fitness world: a small dose that creates big effects. 

A guide for Well College Global health, wellness and coaching students and graduates

Writing your first blog can feel intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. As a Well College Global student or graduate, you already have valuable knowledge to share, and publishing a blog is one of the best ways to showcase your expertise, build confidence, improve your Google ranking, and position yourself professionally in the wellness space.
Whether you plan to write about nutrition, behaviour change, wellness coaching or a specialised topic from your studies, this guide will walk you through the process step-by-step.

A guide for future health, wellness and nutrition coaches (without downloadable check list). 

​Feeling swamped by wellness advice? Confused by where to start? These three biohacking habits are low-cost, science-backed, and easy to action - perfect for building momentum toward a low-tox, wellness, and longevity optimised life.

When many new health coaches start out, they imagine their income will come mainly from one-on-one sessions with clients. While this is a rewarding part of the work, the reality is that building a full practice of individual clients takes time. In fact, the ICF 2023 Global Coaching Study shows that most coaches around the world diversify their services beyond 1:1 coaching in order to generate sustainable income and reach more people. On average, coaches provide almost three additional services alongside coaching, with offerings like training, consulting, facilitating, and mentoring leading the way.

Starting something new — especially when it could shape the next chapter of your life — is exciting but also incredibly daunting. At Well College Global, we’ve spoken to hundreds of future coaches and wellness professionals, and time and time again, the biggest fear they share is simple:
“I don’t know where to start.”
If you’ve been feeling the same, you’re not alone. And more importantly — you’re not stuck.

The use of sauna has been studied extensively, and research highlights numerous potential health benefits including cardiovascular health, stress reduction and mental health, detoxification, muscle recovery and pain relief, immune system boost, respiratory health, metabolic benefits and weight management, skin health and longevity.

Group coaching is a powerful way to help people achieve their goals, but leading a group effectively requires a unique set of skills and strategies. Whether you're new to coaching or looking to enhance your current practice, understanding how to create a supportive, engaging, and results-driven environment is key. 

Throughout the last decade, intermittent fasting (IF) has become possibly the most popularised approach to reducing weight. Studies have shown IF to effectively promote weight loss in animal models, and appear to have promising results in humans also.
Here, we will provide a review of IF and an update of the current evidence.

In my live class where we develop client personas for health coaches I ask, “what does your client persona look like?” I get a wonderful list of people they are going to support; it truly is exciting, and I love their enthusiasm and their desire to help others. 
 
Discovering your unique coaching niche is like finding your compass in the open ocean, guiding you to clientele you’re meant to serve. Narrowing down and knowing your coaching niche is not so easy, however putting in the hard work early on will pay dividends. There are many good reasons for understanding and knowing who exactly you are going to "serve".
 
So read on and let me help you.

From ICF certified Coach, Sarah Taylor

Well folks, yesterday I passed my ICF credentialing exam. So I’m now a certified ACC coach with the gold-standard of coaching institutes - wooop wooop! 
It's funny, as I'm not sharing this on social media.
Why? Because in all truthfulness, I'm a little embarrassed….that after being in the business of coaching since 2015, I'm only just now able to say I’m ICF certified.

THE FUTURE IS BEYOND WHAT WE PERCEIVE 
 
Energy… could it be the future of modern health care? Increasingly professionals who follow a ‘nature before intervention’ approach are using energetic-based therapies, therapies that tap into the intelligence of nature. We see more herbalists, naturopaths, doctors who specialise in lifestyle management, homoeopaths and other holistic therapists increasing in numbers. 
 
At present some of our ‘medicines’ are really quite primitive using an approach that walks a fine line between ‘health’ and toxicity often through the inhibition of our natural cycles. But, we have a feeling that the future of health that draws on the deep intelligence of nature is increasingly closer. 

“Finding the right coaching course can be challenging, and at times a bit overwhelming” – we hear this oh so often and we totally get it.  There are dozens of courses and colleges popping up, offering you the world from “become a coach for next to nothing” through to “become a coach in a few weeks”. 
Beyond the gorgeous images and amazing offers it’s so hard to know what you will actually learn, how you will learn it, whether your qualification will be credible, and if so whether you will know how to coach with confidence in real-life. In short, which course will ensure you can be a coach who will change lives? 

​We have over 20,000 students from around the globe, and they’ve all been in your position. We’ve loved coaching them towards the decision that is best for them, so, we thought we’d create a checklist with the questions they have said were most helpful in making their choice.  

The most asked question is essentially around stress. It goes something like this:

• “I work fulltime, am I going to be able to fit this [study] into my life? What is the time commitment?”
• “I have a family with small children. I want to study but I am not sure I can fit it in. Will I have time to study?”

Here are a few questions you might ask a college to ensure your study experience fits into your life rather than becomes an unnecessary stressor:

• Flexibility – is the course flexible?
  • Do I have to finish the course within a certain timeframe?
  • How many hours of study a week do you recommend to complete the course?
  • Can I study in my own time at my own pace?
  • Can I take as long as I need?
  • Do my subjects expire?

Hours do matter!! It’s important that the college’s approach to study commitments and learning meets your lifestyle, but also that the course fulfills industry standards and expectations. For example, IICT (Australia and NZ) require at least 150 hours of total training which must include supervised and unsupervised coach training to gain insurance.
Assessments can also be a source of stress for many. Hence our second most asked question!

So many of us have had ‘not so great’ experiences with exams and assessments in the past. Due dates, lengthy essays, unnecessarily detailed reports or submissions, stressful exams… argh. You spend more time preparing for the assessment than you do preparing to actually work with clients. A well-qualified coach does not need to have sat exams that assessed them on specific topics at a specific time. A skilful coach will have been able to apply their knowledge and build their competence during their training. This does not need to (and we believe should not) be stressful. 
So, here’s a few questions you might want to ask:

• What are the assessments like? 
  • Essays? Multi-choice? Tests? Interviews? Coaching? Attendance?
• Are the assessments open book?
• Are the assessments timed?
• Do assessments have due dates?
• If I don’t pass the first time, what happens? Can I take the test again and if so how many times can I resit? Is there a fee?

Really this should be a given, let’s face it, the old days of sitting a 3-hour exam should be gone by now. Modern learning is no longer about ‘examining’ and ‘testing’ student memory retention. Modern learning empowers learners to assimilate knowledge and translate it into actionable outcomes, well that’s our view anyway. 

“When I finish the course will I have a qualification that’s recognised by a peak industry body?”
 
We love it when we get asked this question, it’s a vitally important one to ask. Weekly, we have graduates from other programs come to us because their training didn’t teach them how to actually coach (beyond theory), and/or they aren’t eligible to join an industry body and gain insurance. 
Reputable college’s will state their approvals, accreditation bodies, and recognised authorities with pride. They should be a shining example of not just your learning but of the opportunities available to you once you graduate.  
For example:

• The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is the gold standard in coaching and requires colleges to have met specific standards and requirements. The Associate Certified Coach (ACC) level requires 60 hours of coach specific education and 100 hours of client coaching experience. 

Ask your college:

• “How many hours of coaching experience do I get?
• “Can I gain some of my required client coaching hours while undertaking the course?”
• “Does the college help me find clients to practice coaching with?”
•  “What can I do with the qualification? Will I be able to get a job?”

If you opt for a college that has no recognition (of them as a provider or of their programs) you essentially have no way of telling what standard the content is, nor the qualifications of the academic staff, the long-term security of the college and your qualification, or if you will be able to gain insurance to cover you to practice as a coach. 
A great college, will include requirements for pro-bono hours and sessions. You might start with friends, family and other students and you may end up with paying clients in this process.
Any college who rattles off the latest stats on the growth of the health coaching market to impress you and give you the impression you’ll make lots of money instantly is likely to be in the ‘if it’s too good to be true it usually is’ basket. 

“What ongoing support do you provide me once I graduate?” 

• Questions to ask around support 
  • Do I get to meet other students?
  • Can I talk directly to a staff member?
  • What does student support look like? 
  • Are there student groups or drop ins in my time zone?

There are a wealth of ways a college can provide ongoing support, for example, by providing graduation packs, support on setting up your business, sharing your social media posts, free ongoing live class access, opportunities to be involved with the college as a graduate, specialised webinars and so much more. Your college should offer you the option to be an active part of the college community. At Well College Global we offer small private live classes that rotate monthly, where our student coaches get to connect, coach one another, and even collaborate.  That’s just one example of how we make learning engaging and supportive. 

​While there are many considerations, these are the most important questions we get asked. In your journey to select the right course consider questions that will delve behind the veneer of a website or prospectus to ensure you’re making the best choice and informed decision for you.  A good…. no, a great college ensures:

Coconut Oil. The wonderfully amazing, super-health, heals all miracle that has us not only tossing a bit into the pan, but slapping it almost everywhere, and on everything. Face, feet, eggs, beef… You name it. Having been used in the tropics and in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years, coconut oil is not exactly a new discovery, however it’s only recently that it’s gained mainstream popularity for its nutritional properties. 

So… Just another craze we can ride out? Or is it here to stay? 

Blue algae latte for you? The ‘all you should know’ about spirulina and blue algae

In honesty I felt like I had a pretty good handle on how to work with behaviour change, how to be client-led, and how to work effectively with clients; after all I  had a double major in psychology and education along with post graduate quals in nutrition and higher learning, but I have to tell you I was off the mark.