Abstract
This qualitative case study investigated the experiences of adult individuals within Minnesota’s Twin Cities who participated in health and wellness coaching. Specifically, the study examined the effectiveness of coaching in improving participants' feelings of overall physical and mental wellness. Using a purposeful convenience sample of 22 participants, this study collected data through in-depth interviews, analysis of documents, and reflexivity journals. Data analysis yielded two themes: 1) feelings of health and wellness because of coaching, and 2) feelings of increased self-esteem. The eight areas of wellness coaching included emotional, nutrition, physical, spiritual, financial, social, environmental, and intellectual health. It is safe to imply that the dynamics of personalized coaching can facilitate positive shifts in specific mindsets and behaviors. Csikszentmihalyi and Seligman’s (2000) Positive Psychology, Rosenberg and McCullough’s (1981) theory of mattering, and Ben-Shahar’s (2021) five Spire dimensions provided theoretical insight into the findings. Because coaching appears to be a promising intervention for improving wellness, I recommend further study to determine its optimal delivery and effectiveness.
Keywords: health, wellness, wellbeing, coaching, emotional, nutritional, financial, environment, social, physical, spiritual, intellectual, self-esteem.