From Personal Training to Life Coaching: Empowering Wellness at Every Age | Maria Pearson

I’ve recently graduated from the New Zealand Institute of Business Studies with a Diploma in Life Coaching (Merit).

I have a business Maria Pearson Coaching in the beautiful Hawke’s Bay, where I offer personal training (15 years experience) and life coaching.

For as long as I can remember, I have loved moving and playing sports, and learning how to stay fit and well. Having studied Physical Education at bachelor and masters level at the University of Otago, I learned how to share my passion and knowledge of health and wellness with others as a personal trainer.

Now as a newly-qualified life coach, I’m excited to guide a wider range of clients. I specialise in working with older adults. As my women’s gym and coaching clients are 60 years plus, I have many conversations about their lives, family, retirement, illness, fitness, fall prevention, independence, living arrangements, travel, spouses – a whole raft of issues they are facing!

Another highlight of my work is a fortnightly podcast on Radio Hawke’s Bay called Women’s Health: Let’s Talk. This is a great way to talk about all things health and wellness with some awesome guests.

I’m delighted to have had the opportunity to do the Life Coaching NZIBS course. The staff were so encouraging and responsive and the flexibility of the course was so useful, fitting around my lifestyle and work.

I would love to hear from you! Check out my social media links above, take a look at my LinkedIn profile or email me at [email protected]