In our first interview, we are delighted to welcome Harvard and Oxford trained Public Health Expert and Transformative Wellbeing Coach, Dr Behrooz Behbod.

He generously shares his personal experience of burnout, and how rediscovering coaching reignited his career and love of his work. We go on to explore a range of topics from the mind as a catalyst, to the role of health coaching in Public Health and our shared views about the beliefs that sit at the heart of health coaching.

Behrooz combines his NHS work with a his own business 'The Entrepreneur’s Doctor', coaching entrepreneurs in the health sector.......and beyond!

https://www.entrepreneurs.doctor/

He frequently writes on Linkedin (including a piece with Ollie) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/health-coaching-public-catalyst-change-dr-behrooz-behbod-jbnse/?trackingId=gQOJk1XVI1VRRZClvfrgpA%3D%3D

and the piece on leadership discussed in the conversation

https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7403688403457843200/

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Behrooz Behbod

02:12 The Journey of a Health Coach

04:43 Understanding Burnout and Its Impact

07:18 The Role of Health Coaching in Wellbeing

09:57 Health Coaching's Place in the Healthcare Sector

12:10 The Mind as a Catalyst for Change

14:42 Integrating Coaching into Public Health

17:25 Transformative Coaching and Patientpreneurs

20:11 Understanding Entrepreneurial Mindsets in Healthcare

21:58 The Disconnect in Coaching Perceptions

24:22 The Role of Beliefs in Coaching

27:47 Essence of Effective Coaching

32:42 Misconceptions About Coaching

34:01 Advice for Aspiring Coaches