I am a certified Integrative Health Coach at Duke University, USA. Health, wellbeing, and personal development are my main interests in my personal and professional life. I started as an entrepreneur by founding one of the main portals in Italy on natural health and wellbeing (later sold to a large Italian publisher). I then gave space to counseling and coaching, continuing in parallel to deal with digital editorial projects on the topics of health and wellbeing.
I firmly believe that individual health and wellbeing are not only a human necessity, but are also the foundation of a better society. This is the general vision that guides me. Moreover, connecting with people on an authentic and private level with a purpose of helping and improving is for me a great source of motivation, meaning, and often even joy.
My name is Pietro Battistella; I am 55 years old, and I have several important work and personal experiences behind me and an international background. I know the difficulties that can happen in life, private and professional; I have lived them, faced them, and found a way to overcome them with awareness and determination. What I have learned is that each of us potentially has the mental and physical resources to overcome life's obstacles, small or large. It is about freeing this potential by understanding what happens to us, which aspects, behaviors, and habits hinder us, modifying them, and finding vision, energy, and vitality.
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Values and bio
The values that guide me are self-awareness, kindness, active listening, empathy, and responsibility towards oneself and others. I am convinced that each individual is unique and has a personal potential that can be identified and expressed for their own good and consequently for the good of those around them. I also believe in the importance of creating collective knowledge; for this reason, I also work on editorial and digital projects promoting knowledge on health and wellbeing.
I have a degree in Political Science from the University of Milan and a Master's in Global Communication in Paris. I am a digital communication professional in health and wellbeing. Since 2016, I have been a Holistic Counselor (UNI-PRO Unione Italiana Professionisti Olistici). Since 2019, I have been an Integrative Health Coach (Duke University Health System, USA). In addition to Integrative Health Coaching for individuals and companies, I also work on digital and editorial projects related to health, wellbeing, and personal growth.
In my free time, besides dedicating myself to my loved ones, I practice Qi Gong, explore practices and activities that strengthen my body and mind, play the piano, and listen to music.
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Health coach training
There are several training options available to become a certified health coach; most are offered in the USA, but not all are recognized by the most authoritative certification bodies. My choice fell on DUKE HEALTH & WELLBEING, part of Duke University, which is one of the most prestigious universities in the United States, training recognized by the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) and the International Coaching Federation (ICF).