I’m a certified Wellness Coach and Nutrition Consultant on a mission to help you change the course of your health and live your best, most nourishing life!
Helping health coaches uplevel their coaching skills, gain clarity on scope of practice and embrace the coach mindset so they boost their confidence, market themselves and provide real value to clients.
03/22/2026
🎥 In this new video I'm sharing the honest, slightly embarrassing story of what I did in my first two years as a health coach before I understood what real coaching actually looked like.
If you've ever felt lost in a coaching session, over-prepared due to anxiety, or wondered why you're working so hard but your clients still aren't getting results, this one will resonate.
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03/12/2026
Do you ever worry that AI will replace health coaches? The answer to depends entirely on what kind of coaching you're actually doing.
In this new video, I’m sharing some cool insights I picked up while tuning in to a practice coaching session.
I’ll unpack what AI can actually do well, what it can’t do, and why the future of health coaching is all about those coaches who really get the human connection.
If you’re feeling a bit lost about where coaching is heading, you’ve got to check this out!
Taking the NBHWC exam in 2026? There are changes… but don’t worry!
I explain all the changes and how to prep. Watch the new video on my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/7_QD_SFrF2Q
02/06/2026
The NBHWC exam just got a major update for 2026. In my latest video, I break down exactly what changed and what it means for you.
Here's what you'll learn:
- what changed in the 2026 NBHWC exam content outline
- how the competencies were reorganized into five content areas
- what’s truly new vs what still counts from your existing study materials
- what resources can help you prepare to sit for the exam
Plus I share an update on Q-Review 2.0, the exam prep course I recommend and how it’s been fully updated to reflect the new exam structure.
Ready to tackle the 2026 NBHWC exam with clarity?
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01/12/2026
If you’re a newer health coach and confidence still feels a bit wobbly, you’re not doing anything wrong.
In my latest YouTube video, I talk about the real confidence gap most new coaches face and how to close it going into 2026.
I walk you through:
- Where confidence actually comes from
- Simple ways to practice your skills
- Five powerful questions to pinpoint your biggest confidence gap and set a focussed plan for 2026.
Confidence is when you feel steady in sessions, clear in your process and grounded when talking about your work.
Check out the new video to coach with confidence in 2026. Link in the comments
12/23/2025
As the year winds down, I wanted to pause and say thank you.
Thank you for being here. For reading my emails, watching my videos, joining my courses and trusting me as a mentor and guide.
I’m so grateful to be part of this community of health coaches who are thoughtful, caring and committed to helping the world be healthier and well.
The work we do matters. Especially right now.
Thanks for choosing this path and for doing it with heart. It means a lot to be part of your journey.
Wishing you a little breathing room this holiday season and steady momentum in the year ahead.
With so much gratitude,
Michelle
09/29/2025
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Hey there, I'm Michelle MacLean certified health and wellness coach and health coach skills mentor.
As a Coaching Circle Coach at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I've worked with close to 1000 students. Many of them are worried about how to provide value and say they lack confidence in their coaching skills.
I felt like that too when I started my practice almost 10 years go. But once I shifted into the coaching mindset, my coaching practice started to grow.
Over the last nine years I've worked with hundreds of clients online and 1:1 and I know how transformational the coaching process can be.
I want to help you let go of the confusion, frustration and worry so you can step fully into the coach role and help your clients live their most healthy and well lives.
I'm building a free facebook community with health coaches just like you where you can refresh and hone your skills and build confidence. Each week I'll be share tips, trainings and topics around coaching skills and the coaching process. I'd love for you to join us.