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Not all health coaching programs are created equal. Here are a few things to consider as you compare programs: Coach personality attributes and motivational training Of course you want health coaches who are experienced and trained in health sciences and health promotion. But health knowledge is only part of the picture. To help someone change an ingrained behavior such as smoking takes more than a health degree. Coaches should have personality attributes that help participants feel respected, empowered, and personally responsible for their goals and actions. Training in approaches such as motivational interviewing expands on those personality traits. These health...https://www.webmdhealthservices.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/webmd-health-services-blog.jpg412295