Most workplaces mean well when it comes to employee well-being. Gym memberships, yoga sessions, fruit baskets, and wellness apps are all positive steps — but on their own, they rarely address the root causes of burnout, chronic stress or low morale.

If we truly want to create a healthy, thriving workforce, we need to look deeper — at the habits, environments and behaviours that drive everyday wellbeing.

That’s where a UKIHCA Registered Health Coach comes in.

What Is a UKIHCA Registered Health Coach?

A UKIHCA Registered Health Coach is a professionally trained and accredited practitioner who helps individuals make measurable and sustainable lifestyle changes.

We work with people to understand their motivations, overcome barriers and build the confidence and skills needed to take charge of their health — in and outside the workplace.

Unlike generic wellbeing apps or one-off wellness talks, UKIHCA coaches follow evidence-based frameworks and uphold professional, ethical, and educational standards through the UK & International Health Coaching Association (UKIHCA).

As a coach registered with both UKIHCA and The British Society of Lifestyle Medicine (BSLM), my approach integrates the six pillars of Lifestyle Medicine — nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress management, healthy relationships, and reducing harmful substances — to help employees create real, lasting change.

The Business Case: Why Wellbeing Matters

Employee wellbeing isn’t just a ‘nice-to-have’ anymore — it’s essential for sustainable business success.

Work-related stress, absenteeism, and presenteeism are estimated to cost EU businesses billions every year. But the numbers only tell part of the story. Behind them are people — employees who feel drained, unmotivated, or disconnected.

Health coaching helps to reverse this trend by empowering individuals to take ownership of their health and develop resilience that spills over into their professional life.

Benefits for Your Organisation

• Fewer sick days and reduced burnout
• Higher energy. engagement, and focus
• Improved morale and team culture.
• Stronger trust between employees and leadership.
• Enhanced employer brand and recruitment appeal

Why the UKIHCA Difference Matters

Not all coaches are created equal.

By choosing a UKIHCA Registered Health Coach, you ensure your workforce receives trusted, high-quality support from a credentialed professional who:

• Meets strict educational and ethical standards

• Works within evidence-based practice

• Commits to continuous professional development

• Integrates behaviour change science and Lifestyle Medicine principles

This is not about wellness fads — it’s about embedding science-backed, human-centred support that empowers your people to thrive.

Why Now?

Employee expectations around wellbeing have changed. People no longer want token gestures — they want meaningful, proactive support that helps them feel and perform at their best.

They want:

• Tools and strategies to manage stress and build resilience

• Guidance to create healthy habits that last

• Coaching that helps them feel seen, supported, and in control

Bringing in a UKIHCA Registered Health Coach shows your workforce that you value their health, autonomy, and wellbeing — not just their output. It’s a simple, powerful step toward a culture of trust, retention and engagement.

Ready to Take Action?

If you’re in HR, leadership or responsible for wellbeing in your organisation, now is the time to move beyond the basics.

A UKIHCA Registered Health Coach could be the missing piece in your wellbeing strategy — turning good intentions into real, measurable impact.

Let’s start the conversation.
Visit www.balancelifestylesolutions.com or get in touch to explore how we can bring Lifestyle Medicine and health coaching to your workplace.