What is Wellness Coaching?

Professional coaches have long been recognized for their skills in helping athletes and executives perform at their best. Now professional wellness coaches are helping people reach their best health and well-being.

Wellness coaches are trained to help clients develop and implement personal wellness plans by:

• accepting and meeting us where we are today
• asking us to take charge
• guiding us in doing the mindful thinking and doing work that builds confidence
• helping us define a higher purpose for wellness and uncover our natural impulse to be well
• helping us tap into our innate fighting spirit
• addressing mental and physical health together
• helping us draw a personal wellness blueprint
• helping us set realistic goals; small victories lay the foundation for self-efficacy
• harnessing the strengths we need to overcome our obstacles
• helping us view obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow
• helping us build a support team

Wellness coaches are practitioners and life-long students of coaching psychology, a field focused on the scientific study of happiness and well-being.

Great coaches have several skills you will notice early. They are great listeners and enjoy your stories. They foster self-acceptance and self-respect. They arouse, engage, energize, and challenge you to reach higher at the right moment. They have a bird dog's ability to sniff out your strengths, values, and desires. They are playful when appropriate. They take risks and ask courageous questions. They don't rescue you from emotional muck - sometimes you need to sit in it for a bit to energize your desire to change. They know that your life is at stake if you don't take care of yourself. And they know how to celebrate your successes.

The process of wellness coaching progresses through several stages:

1. You provide background information through various assessments, so that you and your coach are well-informed on the key issues, including medical considerations, as appropriate
2. During the first 60-90 minute coaching session, you identify your priorities and develop a personal wellness plan including a vision, three month goals and the first steps.
3. In subsequent 30-40 minute coaching sessions, each week, month, or quarter, you and your coach review the progress toward your vision and goals, explore and resolve the most pressing issues, learn something new, and then agree on a set of goals for the following week. You will enjoy plenty of ah-hah insights along the way.

Introduction

I am a passionate health and wellness coach.

I have recieved exceptional coach training, and remain an active member in the coaching community through regular professional development, participation in peer coaching networks, and reading the latest research and literature in the fields of  health, wellness, and coaching psychology.

I "walk the walk", and practice a healthy lifestyle everyday.

But most importantly, I am passionate about the innate wisdom, experience, and wellness vision that lives within you!

Wellness Bound Coaching is about us partnering with each other through your unique journey towards becoming, and being, the best version of yourself.

 

Education/Experience

I have over 25 years experience helping others to reach their peak health and wellness.

I became a Certified Health and Wellness Coach in 2010 through Wellcoaches, Inc. which is endorsed by the American College of Sports Medicine. I earned the Wellcoaches Advanced Level Professional Coach Certification in Summer 2013.  Since then, I became one of the first coaches to earn the NBC-HWC - the National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coaches distinction.

I earned a Masters of Social Work in 2000 from Boston University, and a BA in Clinical Sociology from Ithaca College in 1996.

I have been trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Culinary Nutrition, Exercise and Fitness, and the Myers-Briggs Type Inidicator, among others.

In addition to my Private Health and Wellness Coaching Practice, I currently serve as a Health and Wellness Coach for Vida, and also as a consultant for Wellcoaches.

 

Certifications

NBC-HWC National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach 2017

Certified Professional Health and Wellness Coach, Wellcoaches 2013

Certified Motivational Interviewing Champion 2012

Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Wellcoaches, Inc. 2010

LICSW, State of MA, 2003 - 2012

Certified Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Facilitator, 2002

 

My Personal Interests

I have a passion for living a healthy lifestyle. Some of my personal passions include running, yoga/pilates, cooking (and eating!), reading, gardening, skiing, hiking, music, dancing, and playing with my dog.  I also love spending quality time at home with my family and friends in the beautiful Berkshires, and feel grateful to live in such a vibrant, cultural community.

 

To get started (or to learn more), please contact me directly by phone or email.  I offer a FREE initial consultation for you to decide if health and wellness coaching with me is the right fit for you.

Contact Information:

518-929-2050

kbrozman@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenly-brozman-nbchwc-icf-acc-msw-24000129/

Coaching Packages

There are a range of packages (or individual sessions) available to meet your unique needs.  Once you become a client, you will have access to my secure online coaching website which includes a variety of health and wellbeing assessments, health and wellness information and tips, a monthly newsletter, and secure access to your wellness vision, goals and progress.

Three month full package includes:
Initial 60 minute wellness vision session
Twelve weekly 45 minute sessions
Unlimited email between sessions

Three month partial package includes:
Initial 60 minute wellness vision session
Six 45 minute sessions every other week
Unlimited email between sessions

Individual sessions can include:

60 minute wellness vision session

45 minute Single coaching session

25 minute "Laser" coaching session

Initial 15-20 min coaching consultation to decide if Wellness Bound Coaching is right for you is FREE

Other details:
- Coaching sessions are typically held over the phone in the comfort of your surroundings. Online sessions are also available through Zoom.
- Sessions varying in length and frequency are available
- Billing: Payment is required through Venmo or other agreed upon account prior to session.
- Discount rates for committing to a three month coaching package
- Discount for paying one-time full payment.

 

Coaching Agreement

When you decide to work with me as your health and wellness coach, we will enter into the following mutual coaching agreement:

Coach:

• As a wellness coach, my role is to help you improve your wellness, and your ability and self-confidence to maintain a higher level of wellness.
• Through a coaching inquiry, I will encourage you to identify your wellness vision, motivators, obstacles, and strategies to overcome your obstacles, and commit to reaching a higher level of wellness.
• I will listen to you attentively and without judgment or my own agenda.
• Where possible I will ask questions and encourage you to arrive at your own answers.
• I will encourage realistic expectations and goals
• I will be direct and firm with feedback when needed.
• I will help identify creative solutions to get around roadblocks.
• I will provide advice and instruction for engineering wellness into your busy life.
• I will be punctual and responsive.
• I will recognize early whether the chemistry with you is good or not optimal, and if not optimal, refer you to another coach.
• I will acknowledge when you have an issue that is outside my scope of knowledge and skill and recommend other avenues.

 Client:

• I want to improve my level of wellness and I am ready to start.
• I believe that a higher level of wellness will bring me powerful benefits that are very important to me.
• I am ready to take responsibility to make and sustain changes in at least one area of wellness.
• I am ready to invest at least three months to make improvements.
• I will be open and honest, and I will share personal information that is relevant to wellness.
• I am ready to become more self-aware.
• I am open to suggestions and trying new things.
• I understand that setbacks are normal on the path of change and necessary in order to establish new behaviors.
• I will ask for the support, feedback or resources I need from my coach.
• I will be punctual and responsive.

 

Testimonials

 "Kenly is a kind, warm coach who listens intently and asks insightful questions.  She is intuitive and helpful, but also has a way of challenging me when I need it.  It is obvious that Kenly has my best and highest interests in mind at all times.  I have been coached by other professional coaches, but Kenly stands head and shoulders above the rest.  I highly recommend Kenly to coach anyone who is looking to make positive changes in their lives."

"Kenly let me express all of the things that I wanted to talk about (and I like to talk!).  But she also guided the conversation and  asked questions that led me to new insights that I could not have done on my own. I felt as comfortable talking to her as I would an old friend."

"The session itself was amazing.  You have a kindness that comes through, and yet you also do a great job of pointing out areas that seem open for discussion,  and options for moving forward or for changing directions, if willing or interested.  Your gentleness and lack of judgment makes it possible for even someone who might get defensive to feel "safe" and able to explore possibilities and options."

"I was very satisfied with the experience and it definitely helped kickstart me into a much better place with my self-care."

"I was thinking of you today as I ran my first 5K in 27:07 without difficulty...a nice easy course....Your coaching was so helpful to me during the preparation and this is just the beginning!  Much thanks...."