Choosing the Right Topic for a Free Health Coaching Programme in the North Cotswolds

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I’m excited to be planning a free health coaching programme for people in the North Cotswolds. But before I start, I want to make sure it’s something that really meets the needs of the local community.

So I’ve been asking on social media: what matters most to you? Some of the areas I’m considering include:

• Healthy Weight 

• Healthy Head Space 

• Men’s Health and Wellbeing

• Women’s Health and Wellbeing

• Living with Long-Term Conditions

• Other suggestions

  
  

Why Choosing the Right Topic Matters

A successful programme isn’t just about running sessions - it’s about creating something people will engage with, benefit from, and want to continue.

Choosing the right focus:

• Helps me tailor content and tools to people’s actual needs

• Ensures the programme is relevant and practical, not just theoretical

• Creates a supportive community where participants feel understood and heard

• Makes it more likely people will finish the programme and take lasting steps

  
  

How I’ll Decide

I’m using a combination of:

• Direct feedback from my social media community

• Observations from previous coaching work - what topics and challenges come up most often in groups and one-to-one sessions

• Local health priorities - what’s relevant for the Cotswold's population, demographics, and common health challenges

  
  

I’ll then choose a topic that balances interest, need, and potential impact.

Your Voice Matters

If you haven’t had a chance to respond yet, there’s still time! I want this programme to reflect the real concerns of the community.

• Which of these areas would you benefit from most?

• Is there a different topic that’s important to you?

• Would you prefer something practical, educational, or a mix of both?

  
  

Your input will shape the content, tools, and focus of the programme.

Final Thoughts

Creating a free health coaching programme is about making a real difference locally. And the first step is listening.

Whether it’s supporting healthy weight, building a healthy head space, focusing on men’s or women’s health, or living well with long-term conditions - this programme will be designed with you in mind.