Closing the gap

Are you wondering how our ‘Work and Wellbeing Coaching’ might support your employees? Explore a recent anonymised case study to uncover deeper insights and understand how work and wellbeing coaching can effectively support individuals in closing the gap between bridge the wellbeing knowledge-action gap.

Case Study: Bridging the Wellbeing Knowledge-Action Gap through Work and Wellbeing Coaching

Client Background

Sam, a marketing executive in a fast-paced agency, sought work and wellbeing coaching to address her persistent struggle with maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Despite possessing ample knowledge about wellness practices, Sam found it challenging to translate this knowledge into consistent actions due to her demanding schedule and the absence of immediate rewards from wellbeing efforts.

Coaching Focus

Sam’s coaching sessions centred on identifying and overcoming key barriers that hindered her from implementing wellbeing practices effectively. The coach employed various techniques to help Sam increase her awareness, understanding, and ownership of her wellbeing journey.

Exploring Challenges

During initial sessions, Sam and her coach identified three primary barriers:

Challenges 1: Lack of Time
Sam often felt overwhelmed by her workload and struggled to prioritise self-care amidst tight deadlines and client demands.

Challenges 2: Lack of Immediate Rewards
Sam acknowledged that while she understood the long-term benefits of wellbeing practices, she found it challenging to stay motivated without immediate gratification or visible outcomes.

Challenges 3: Habit Formation
Despite sporadically attempting to integrate wellbeing habits into her routine, Sam faced difficulties in sustaining these behaviours consistently.

Developing closing the gap strategies

The coach collaborated with Sam to develop tailored strategies aimed at addressing each challenge effectively:

1. Targeted Goal Setting
   Sam and her coach set specific, achievable goals that aligned with Sam’s values and priorities. They focused on small, manageable steps that could be integrated into her daily routine without adding significant time pressure.
2. Mindful Time Management
   The coach guided Sam in identifying pockets of time throughout her day that could be repurposed for self-care activities. Together, they developed a personalised schedule that included short mindfulness exercises and brief breaks to recharge.
3. Creating Intrinsic Motivation
   To overcome the lack of immediate rewards, Sam and her coach explored intrinsic motivators linked to Sam’s personal values and wellbeing goals. They emphasised the importance of self-compassion and celebrating small victories along the way.
4. Building Sustainable Habits
   Using evidence-based techniques from behavioural psychology, the coach supported Sam in forming new habits. They implemented strategies such as habit stacking and establishing a supportive environment conducive to habit formation.

Outcome

Through consistent coaching sessions, Sam gained a deeper understanding of her wellbeing challenges and developed practical strategies to overcome them. By focusing on targeted goal setting, mindful time management, and habit formation, Sam successfully bridged the gap between knowledge and action in her wellbeing journey.

Conclusion – Closing the gap

This case study illustrates how work and wellbeing coaching can empower individuals like Sam to navigate barriers, enhance their wellbeing practices, and achieve sustainable lifestyle changes. By fostering awareness, understanding, and ownership of their wellbeing, individuals can experience profound improvements in their overall satisfaction, resilience, and professional effectiveness.

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