AFPA Coaching in Action with Dr. Shana Walsh

Coaching in Action with Shana: Series 1, Episode 1 – The Initial Session

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Step inside a real-life coaching session and experience the art of client-centered health coaching in action. In Episode 1 of this continuing education series, you’ll observe the powerful first session of a coaching relationship, packed with practical insights on empathy, structure, and connection. From goal-setting to building trust, watch and learn as expert coach Shana models foundational techniques that turn theory into practice. This is where coaching comes to life.

Here’s What You Get:

  • Live, unscripted coaching session focused on real client interaction
  • Learn how to establish rapport, build trust, and set goals collaboratively
  • Includes downloadable session checklist and rapport-building guide
  • Perfect for both new and experienced health coaches seeking real-world examples

100% Online | Self-Paced | Earn 6.0 AFPA CECs 

 

See Health Coaching in Action: Learn How to Master Your First Sessions

This course offers a unique opportunity to experience the first meeting between health coach and client. Shana sets the tone for a successful coaching relationship using active listening, open-ended inquiry, and motivational interviewing techniques. You’ll see how she crafts a wellness vision, clarifies the client’s values, and facilitates values-aligned goal creation. Throughout the session, commentary explains what’s happening and why it matters, allowing you to not only see what great coaching looks like, but also understand how to replicate it. Whether you’re working toward health coaching certification or looking to refine your skills, this episode provides an essential framework for structuring first sessions as a coach.

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What You’ll Learn in Episode 1: The Initial Session

In this CEC course, you’ll gain an inside look into the exact techniques that make a first session effective. You’ll learn to:

  • Identify the key elements that should be included in a strong initial coaching session, from introductions to wellness vision setting.
  • Evaluate how a coach’s presence and empathy impact the client relationship and create trust from day one.
  • Analyze techniques such as reflective listening, open-ended questioning, and motivational interviewing.

By the end of this course, you’ll be equipped to lead your own initial sessions with confidence and clarity, setting the foundation for transformational coaching relationships. You’ll also walk away with two practical resources: an Initial Coaching Session Checklist and a Rapport-Building Guide to help you immediately apply what you’ve learned in your own practice.

About Your Instructor

Shana Walsh, PhD, NBC-HWC, MCHES 

Dr. Shana Walsh is the Director of Education and Curriculum at AFPA. With a PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise Nutrition, and Health Promotion, she has served as an educator, author, and researcher. She is also a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Master Certified Health Education Specialist, and Certified Personal Trainer. In training, coaching, and researching, Shana focuses on the why behind health-related decisions, seeking an understanding of the factors that influence individual behavior. She knows that when people improve their health, they improve their life. She is committed to supporting others to take steps toward positive change.  

Shana Walsh

What Your Course Includes

  • 1 webinar video (1 hour in length) 
  • 2 handouts: “The Initial Coaching Session Checklist” and “How to Build Trust and Rapport With Your Health Coaching Clients”
  • 1 open-note, 5-question exam
  • Earn 6.0 AFPA CECs/CEUs
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