Intent doesn’t erase impact.
Intent doesn’t erase impact.
I know you’ve probably heard that repeatedly, but it’s one of those things that many find hard to accept.
I did mean well when I first became a health coach, but some things that would fly out of my mouth inadvertently reinforced bias and stigma.
Like:
“You just need to eat better and move more,” which blames the individual rather than systemic barriers.
“This works for everyone,” which erases the personal and community context.
“I treat everyone the same,” which completely minimizes racial disparities and lived experiences.
As I complete the second week of my Master Health Coaching certification, I’m reminded how vital inclusive communication is for reducing the likelihood that I will unintentionally reinforce bias or stigma in my health content.
As Maya Angelou once said, “When you know better, do better.”
I hope that those of us undergoing the certification are learning from our past mistakes and doing better for our future clients.
What learnings have helped you become a better coach?
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