Dr. Debbie Gillespie, Registered Dietician, Certified Coach

Dr. Gillespie holds numerous certifications and roles, including being a Registered Dietician (RDM) for over 30 years, a National Board Certified Coach, an International Coach Federation certified coach, and a diplomat for ACLM. She shares insights into her professional journey, explaining how she transitioned from extensive clinical work to academia before discovering the value of coaching, which she describes as a "breath of fresh air" that shifts the focus from expert advice to empowering the client. The conversation delves into Dr. Gillespie's significant work at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, where she teaches the Wellcoaches curriculum and was brought to develop a lifestyle medicine program. She discusses her approach to integrating coaching skills into this academic environment, emphasizing personalization and practical application for students. The episode also explores how her work as an educator and coach aligns with her sense of purpose and touches upon tips for new coaches and the broader impact of coaching skills across various professions and personal lives. Connect with Debbie Gillespie: https://experts.unthsc.edu/en/persons/deborah-gillespie Connect with Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wellcoaches/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellcoaches-corporation/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Wellcoaches Contact Wellcoaches: https://www.wellcoachesschool.com/contact