185. Client-centric coaching beyond macros and weigh-ins w/Gillian Bennett

In this episode of the Help Me Understand podcast, JK welcomes back Gillian Bennett to discuss the evolution of nutrition coaching, focusing on the importance of developing nutrition coaches through her Confident Coaching Mentorship program. They explore the shift from a solely macro-focused approach to a more mindful and values-aligned coaching style, truly putting the client at the core of what coaches do. Gillian shares insights on the importance of understanding client motivations, the role of ambivalence in goal setting, and the necessity of effective communication in coaching. The conversation emphasizes the significance of mentorship and the need for coaches to build confidence in their practice while promoting a process-oriented mindset. ---- Resources/Links for Gillian Coaching Mentorship details/waitlist: https://bitesize.es/mentorship/ Confident Coaching Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l2OrGVcZT7RVcseA3JvS3?si=SQK-KgnKRGilLsB4jobHgg  Instagram: www.instagram.com/bitesizenutri  Motivational Interviewing starter guide for coaches (free): https://bitesize.ck.page/4a43f6f9a2  Weekly non-macro focused coaching tips emails: https://bitesize.ck.page/coach ---- Have a question or topic you'd like JK to talk about in a future episode? Submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with JK on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachjkmcleod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email JK: [email protected] Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CoachJKMcLeod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join JK's weekly email list:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Feed Your Habits* apparel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (code: JKFYH for 10% off) *available in the US only at this time ---- 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 03:40 The Evolution of Coaching: From Macros to Mindful Eating 07:33 Understanding the Bias Towards Macros in Coaching 09:46 The Dangers of Macro Tracking 13:38 The Importance of Client-Centered Coaching 17:26 Navigating the Coaching Landscape: Values vs. Transformation 21:40 Understanding Client Goals and Motivations 35:33 Understanding Client Motivations 37:53 The Role of Values in Coaching 40:18 Navigating Ambivalence in Clients 42:30 Communication Skills for Effective Coaching 47:29 Building Confidence in Coaching 53:31 Promoting Process Over Outcome 59:30 The Importance of Mentorship in Coaching