Terri Holley,
Owner and Founder, Momentum Health and Life Coaching
Terri's Story
Terri's Credentials
Client List
My journey to the world of life coaching began while I was working as a health educator at the National Naval Medical Center. I had spent 20 years working with patients who were very ill, many times due to their lifestyle. I counseled heavy smokers, diabetic amputees and, morbidly obese men and women. Despite my best efforts, living healthy remained a pipe dream for many of these patients.
Determined to make a mark, I delved into research on health behavior change and inadvertently came across information on coaching. I became fascinated with the coaching methodology and slowly began to integrate basic coaching skills into my work. The results were amazing. My patients began to make real and lasting changes. Extending the gift of life was deeply fulfilling and making the transition to life coaching was a natural next step
Momentum Health and Life Coaching is a testament to my commitment to call forth personal greatness and support people in creating their best life. From better health and life balance to satisfying work and healthy relationships, my mission is to move people toward fulfillment.
I speak first-hand by saying that fulfillment is a radical move. In order to follow my dreams, I accepted the risk of an evolving line of work and I bravely entered into a world of unknowns. Thankfully, listening to my heart has given me a bundle of gifts in return. I now have countless opportunities to honor my values of family, contribution, creativity, self-expression, and growth. I have met, mentored, and coached some of the world's most extraordinary people. Most importantly, I have been blessed with the opportunity to pause, re-evaluate, and reconnect with what really matters. I believe I have the best "job" in the world, and for that, I am truly grateful.
May our paths cross soon,
Terri Holley, MS, CPCC is a Certified Professional Life Coach, trainer, speaker, wellness expert and owner/founder of Momentum Health and Life Coaching, LLC.
Clients have praised Terri's coaching as "life-shifting, transforming, and empowering." A tenacious, bold, and fearless coach, she is skillful at calling forth personal greatness, improving human performance, and tearing down paradigms that nurture the status quo. Refusing to let people sell themselves short, she ignites new and expansive thinking about what is possible. Her personable demeanor, gentle sense of humor and authentic presence create a safe and courageous place for people to reach important life goals. Equipped with two decades of experience and solid professional training, Terri is truly the "people's coach"!
Terri's coaching builds on twenty years of progressive experience in the health, fitness, and wellness industry. Having worked for several health promotion programs in the mid-Atlantic region, her experience ranges from leading, managing, and training to consulting, coaching, and mentoring. Recognized for excellence, innovation, and achievement, Terri's work has received several awards and acknowledgements. Most notably, her work at the National Naval Medical Center received the Navy and Marine Corps Command Excellence in Health Promotion Award for three consecutive years.
A forward-thinker, visionary and tireless advocate for wellness, Terri served as Lead Coach and Program Advisor to a grant funded by the Office on Women's Health to address pre-diabetes in African American families. Her efforts resulted in the collective weight loss of more than 120 pounds among 27 African American women. Committed to reaching the masses, Terri is the author of The Health and Life Mixing Bowl, a blog that inspires people to engage in healthy behaviors. Her blog has gained both national and international attention and its content is featured on several prominent websites, including the lifestyle blog for the Sierra Trading Post Company. A leader in her community, she frequently volunteers her time to speak to various groups and future leaders about wellness issues and the impact of coaching. Terri and her expertise have been featured on national and local media including Essence Magazine, Radio One and XM Satellite Radio.
A graduate of the Coaches Training Institute (CTI) , Totally Coached, Inc. and Wellcoaches programs, Terri holds a Master of Science in Health Fitness Management from The American University and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiological Sciences from the University of Maryland at College Park. She is also member of the International Coach Federation.
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Davis Construction
Public Square Communications
Laurel Pregnancy Center
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Dr. Ro Lifestyle, Inc.
Montgomery County, MD Department of Corrections
Board of Child Care, United Methodist Church
Sisters 4 Sisters
Unity of Washington DC