Coaching Motivational Communication for Lifestyle Behaviour Change

This e-booklet is designed to support health professionals and community volunteers in coaching lifestyle behaviour change using motivational communication. Its primary purpose is to equip individuals working with the community with the knowledge and practical skills needed to encourage and support healthier lifestyle choices for the people they work with. By integrating psychological principles, communication strategies, and coaching techniques, this booklet helps professionals and volunteers develop effective, motivationally supportive interactions. These skills are essential for fostering engagement, empowerment, and sustainable lifestyle behaviour change.

Key objectives:

• Enhance communication skills – Learn motivational communication techniques to effectively engage and support individuals.
• Promote sustainable behaviour change – Develop strategies that empower people to take charge of their health and well-being.
• Bridge theory and practice – Translate evidence-based methods into practical applications for real-world coaching.
• Support healthier lifestyles – Provide guidance on lifestyle factors such as nutrition, physical activity, smoking cessation, alcohol reduction, screening and/or vaccination uptake.

This booklet serves as a practical guide for anyone involved in health coaching, behaviour change support, or community health initiatives, ensuring they have the tools to motivate, inspire, and guide individuals toward healthier lives.