National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching

05/08/2026

Behavior change often involves navigating the tension between growth and comfort.
Coaching helps individuals move forward with intention and support.

05/07/2026

The NBC-HWC credential is grounded in national standards for training, ethics, and practice—creating a shared foundation for quality and credibility in health and wellness coaching.”

Standards matter. They build trust, ensure consistency, and elevate the profession.

Thank you to NBC-HWC Ambassador Jen Wright for contributing this blog and helping highlight what truly goes into setting the standard.

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05/07/2026

05/06/2026

The next step in your career is almost here.

The Summer Application Window for National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coaches is opening soon.

Are you eligible to apply? Check here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H057jPF0

Mark your calendar:
May 18 – June 1, 2026

Start preparing now—this is your opportunity to advance your career and meet the national standard in health and wellness coaching.

Questions? info@nbhwc.org

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05/05/2026

Personal branding isn’t just for business owners, it’s for anyone shaping impact through their work.

As an NBC-HWC, your brand is built on trust, empathy, and credibility. It’s the way you connect, communicate, and create change every day.

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05/05/2026

Mark your calendars 🗓️

Join upcoming NBHWC Networking Groups this May, designed to connect, collaborate, and strengthen the community of National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coaches.

✨ May 7 – In-person (Comstock Park, MI)
✨ May 18 – Virtual | 9:00 AM EST
✨ May 29 – Virtual | 12:00 PM EST

Whether attending in person or virtually, these sessions offer space to connect with peers, share insights, and grow within the profession.

-HWC

05/04/2026

Interested in taking the Board Exam or learning more about the practice exam?

Join our live Q&A with the Certification Team to get your questions answered directly. We will walk through eligibility, exam structure, preparation resources, and what to expect on exam day.

If you are considering certification, this is a great place to start.

Register and come prepared with your questions; we are here to support you. https://na2.hubs.ly/H04R_bZ0

05/01/2026

Listening to understand, not to respond, is a critical coaching skill.
It shapes trust, clarity, and the quality of the conversation.

04/30/2026

Thank you to NBC-HWC Ambassador Jen Wright for contributing this blog and helping bring greater clarity to what goes into setting the standard for the NBHWC board exam.

What you see in coaching is only part of the story.
What you don’t see is what sets the standard.

The NBHWC board exam is a rigorous, research-driven process developed by subject-matter experts, grounded in real-world coaching practice, and designed to ensure every National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach meets a consistent, credible standard.

Because lasting behavior change and trusted coaching start below the surface.

Read More: https://na2.hubs.ly/H05dR1Z0

04/30/2026

Health and wellness coaching is growing. Maintaining strong professional standards helps ensure that growth remains focused on client well-being and evidence-informed practice.

04/29/2026

Meet Jeff Brizzolara, PhD, MPH, MBA, who has recently joined the NBHWC Board of Directors.

Jeff brings extensive experience in scaling organizations, building high-performing teams, and advancing digital health, virtual care, and population health initiatives. His leadership will support the continued growth and strategic direction of the health and wellness coaching profession.