The Practice of Curiosity

Letting Go of the Fear of “Getting It Wrong” When Coaching Across Cultures

In coaching, we’re taught to listen deeply, stay present, and meet each client where they are. But what happens when a client’s worldview, identity, or cultural background feels unfamiliar, or even uncomfortable? For many coaches, fear of saying the wrong thing can create disconnection, hesitation, or a missed opportunity for a meaningful coaching moment with a client.

This 90-minute on-demand class invites you to a more grounded and compassionate approach: one that prioritizes curiosity over certainty and relationship over performance. You’ll explore how cultural humility helps you navigate differences with care, stay connected even when things feel uncertain, and create a practice rooted in trust and respect.

Whether you’re working in diverse settings or building an inclusive private practice, this class will offer tools to help you show up with courage, humility, and openness—so every client feels seen, heard, and valued.

What You Will Learn:

Upon completion of this class, you will be able to:

1. Explore how your own life experiences and biases may influence the way you connect—and sometimes disconnect—with clients from diverse backgrounds.

2. Strengthen your self-awareness to better understand, honor, and respond to the cultural values and lived experiences your clients bring into the coaching space.

3. Learn how to stay grounded and open when navigating cultural misunderstandings, language nuances, or sensitive topics with diverse clients.

4. Gain practical tools to show up with cultural humility—so every client feels respected, supported, and empowered in their unique health and wellness journey.

Meet The Facilitator

Lesley M. Atley, NBC-HWC

Leslie M. Atley is an international best-selling author, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), and a health and wellness expert with over 20 years of experience in health promotion and prevention. Leslie serves as faculty for multiple NBHWC-approved health coaching programs and enjoys training new health coaches.

As the owner of Loving Me Always, LLC, Leslie provides individual and group health coaching to women. LMA’s slogan is Me First Everyday Unapologetically. She believes self-care is not selfish; it is necessary for a life of blissful wellness.

What's Included:

• 90-minute comprehensive workshop

• Self-Reflection Worksheet

• Cultural Humility Resource List for Continued Learning

• Certificate of Completion

• BONUS - A special offer from Loving Me Always

How to Access This Training:

Once you complete the checkout process, you will receive an email to your inbox within a few minutes with instructions on how to access your training. All our on-demand classes are located inside Wellspired's Student Learning Portal.

How to Get Your CEUs:

This class is not pre-approved for CEUs through NBHWC. Upon completion of this class, you can submit a petition to NBHWC for CE credit.