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Expectations Regarding Workplace Health Coaching: A Qualitative Study With Stakeholders
Lea A L Dejonghe1, Bianca Biallas1, Lorna McKee2
11 German Sport University Cologne.
Workplace Health & Safety
|April 2, 2019
Summary
Workplace health coaching is growing, but coach roles need definition. Stakeholders desire coaches who motivate employees towards personal goals, possessing strong personal, methodological, and social skills, with a focus on physical activity.
Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Health Coaching
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Workplace health coaching interventions are increasingly common.
- Clear definitions for health coach tasks and qualifications are lacking.
- Understanding stakeholder expectations is crucial for effective program design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore workplace stakeholders' expectations of health coaches.
- To identify desired competencies and roles for health coaches in corporate settings.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing systematic field notes from 11 meetings.
- 14 semi-structured interviews with diverse workplace stakeholders (employees, company doctors, health insurance representatives).
- Analysis conducted using structured content analysis.
Main Results:
- Stakeholders prioritize client motivation towards self-set goals as a key coaching function.
- Desired coach competencies include personal, methodological, and social skills.
- Expectations include diverse engagement approaches and a focus on physical activity promotion.
Conclusions:
- Findings contribute to defining professional health coaching criteria.
- Results inform the development of evidence-based curricula for health coach training.
- Establishing clear roles and qualifications will enhance the effectiveness of workplace health initiatives.
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