HCA Talks Health

From Curiosity to Competence - Becoming a Trauma-Informed Coach with Joanna Harper

Zena Le Roux

Have you ever felt stuck with a client who just can’t seem to move forward? Do you sometimes sense there’s something deeper holding them back? Have you ever worried about saying the wrong thing when sensitive topics arise?

Or maybe you’re just beginning to explore the world of coaching—and wondering what it really takes to support people through meaningful change?

In our latest HCA Talks Health podcast episode, we’re joined by Joanna Harper, author of The Trauma-Informed Coach: Strategies to Support Clients When Their Past Prevents Progress. A British integrative master coach and experienced trainer, Joanna brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and clarity to a topic that touches so many lives - trauma.

Tune in to discover:

  • Ten core competencies for creating safer, more effective spaces for growth 
  • What to do when a client’s past is preventing progress
  • How to manage your own state when tough topics arise
  • What it really means to be trauma-informed
  • When it’s time to refer on—and how to know
  • Plus much more

Whether you’re a qualified Health Coach, newly certified, or are just starting to explore a future in health coaching, this episode offers a clear, honest look into the human side of coaching—what it asks of us, and how we can rise to meet that with skill and care.

If you have a passion for health and wellbeing and would like to discover a new,  rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching, we invite you to visit our website: www.healthcoachesacademy.com