Gabrielle Lennon
health coach/employee wellbeing
Christchurch,Rolleston
Summary
Health coach/Employee wellbeing worker with a holistic wellness approach. I am adept at fostering behavioral change through motivational interviewing and strong interpersonal skills. Successfully developed personalized health plans, empowering clients to achieve their wellness goals while enhancing community relations and promoting diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Coach
Riccarton Medical Clinic
09.2024 - Current
- Develop personalized health plans to support client wellness goals.
- Conduct individual coaching sessions, fostering behavioral change and accountability.
- Monitor client progress, adjusting plans based on feedback and outcomes.
- Collaborat with healthcare providers to ensure integrated care for clients.
- Provide resources and tools for clients to enhance self-management skills.
- Guide clients in setting realistic goals, implementing effective action plans, and monitoring progress for long-term success.
- Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to identify client barriers and facilitate behavior change.
- Establish strong rapport with diverse clientele, fostering trust and open communication during coaching sessions.
- Empower clients to make informed decisions about their health through education on nutrition, fitness, and stress management.
- Design personalized wellness programs to improve clients' overall health, focusing on diet, exercise, and stress management.
- Promote holistic approach to health by integrating physical, mental, and emotional well-being into coaching practices.
- Developed strong relationships with community support groups and Whanau
Wellbeing Support
Workplace Support
08.2022 - Current
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions on stress management and resilience building for diverse employee groups.
- Collaborate with HR teams to integrate wellbeing into overall employee wellness strategies.
- Provide crisis intervention support, ensuring timely access to mental health resources for employees in distress.
- Enhance employee well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and providing tailored EAP solutions.
- Performe follow-up counseling calls, addressed issues and reported to enable complete tracking.
- Promote diversity and inclusion initiatives within the organization by offering culturally sensitive support services.
- Maintain strict confidentiality at all times, ensuring trust between clients and the EAP service provider.
- Reduce workplace stress levels by implementing effective coping strategies and offering support to employees.
- Assess and support mental health needs and provide access to appropriate support pathways to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Provide referrals to connect clients with other community resources to support mental health and well-being.
Mentor Wellbeing and Study Support Casual
ARA
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Guided mentees through skill development and personal growth, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Developed tailored mentoring plans to address individual strengths and areas for improvement.
- Evaluated mentee progress regularly, providing constructive feedback to enhance performance.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors and administrators to foster access to resources and support.
- Empowered mentees to take responsibility for their learning and development, fostering self-confidence and resilience.
- supported diverse ranger of students with learning impediments. to achieve academic success and manage wellbeing goals
Community Outreach Co-ordinator
Autism NZ
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed community engagement strategies to enhance awareness of autism services and resources.
- Organized and facilitated workshops for parents and caregivers on autism-related topics.
- Collaborated with local organizations to create partnerships that support autism initiatives.
- Strengthened relationships with community partners through regular communication and collaboration on joint initiatives.
- Connected individuals with available and relevant resources.
- Conducted workshops and seminars to educate community on relevant issues.
Education
PGDIP - Counselling And Education
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ11-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Brighton University
Brighton England09-1996
Skills
- Holistic wellness approach
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Motivational interviewing
- Collaborative teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Health assessment proficiency
- Community relations
- Community outreach
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal skills
- Diversity and inclusion
- Holistic wellbeing using the Hua Oranga model from Te Tumu Waiora
Certification
- Te Tumu Waiora Health Coach training course
- Basic Life Support and AED
- ACT
- motivational conversations
- Nutrition Lucy Carey
- understanding bias in healthcare
- Maori Healthcare
- Cultural competency
Timeline
Health Coach
Riccarton Medical Clinic
09.2024 - Current
Wellbeing Support
Workplace Support
08.2022 - Current
Mentor Wellbeing and Study Support Casual
ARA
07.2020 - 08.2022
Community Outreach Co-ordinator
Autism NZ
08.2017 - 03.2020
PGDIP - Counselling And Education
Massey University
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Brighton University