Ms Susan Tan (Society of Behavioural Health Singapore)

Sustainable lifestyle change is critical in prevention and rehabilitation, but many individuals struggle with long-term adherence. Health coaching draws from behavioural science to build motivation, health literacy and self-efficacy while navigating barriers to change.

This session highlights how health coaching complements clinical care, especially in multidisciplinary teams managing cardiovascular risk. Through case examples and practical insights, we will explore how coaching supports lifestyle change in physical activity, nutrition, smoking cessation, and stress management. Participants will gain a clear understanding of what health coaching is – and is not – and how it bridges the gap between intention and action in cardiac care.