Brainz Magazine Exclusive Top List
Meet our top 10 wellness coaches for 2023! As the wellness industry continues to grow and evolve, we look at the experts who are leading the way when it comes to helping others achieve their health and well-being goals. Read on for our definitive round-up of the hottest coaches shaping the industry today.
1 - Tony Robbins
This internationally-renowned businessman, 1 NY Times bestselling author, philanthropist, and coach need no introduction. Warmth and humor define his style, and his sell-out seminars are still in demand 45 years after he first started motivational speaking. He's helped inspire over 50 million people across the world, including U.S Presidents, world-famous musicians, and leading sports stars. 2023 sees the entrepreneur collaborate with a leading artificial intelligence company to tackle AI's impact on the way misinformation is spread online.
2 - Avishai El
Since embarking on her own transformational health journey, Avishai El has become a 2x international best-selling author, international speaker, Psychic Medium, and Holistic Health Coach. Helping others to get healthier is always key in Avishai's work, but her methods are not just limited to nutrition. Her holistic coaching and trauma healing helps others to live a mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually healthier lifestyle. It's no surprise that she attracted 22.7K TikTok followers in just two years, and we think she's got the potential to be a rising star in the industry in 2023 so watch this space.
3 - Iyanla Vazant
As a New York Times 1 bestselling author, producer, and television personality, Iyanla Vazant describes her coaching style as a way of "guiding you to ‘new-level living’." Her award-winning unscripted series “Iyanla: Fix My Life,” became the No. 1 reality show on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. She continues to make waves within her her 1.6 million-strong audience on Instagram, who can't get enough of her high-energy content and ‘R Spot’ podcast episodes. Iyanla is actively engaged in running personal development courses and ongoing training programs, and her Rites of Passage programme for women is starting this month.
4 - Martina Fink
"Times have changed in the last couple of years," Martina says in a recent Instagram post. "People have experienced information overflow." This Switzerland-based professional Makeup Artist and Health Coach brings a fresh and exciting perspective to managing a healthy work-life balance, and her 'The Glow Life' Podcast has over 60k downloads. In addition to promoting good health, happy relationships, and getting plenty of rest, a big part of Martina's approach is to help others achieve fulfillment in their careers and reduce work-based stress. The small get-together events she runs for her clients are as charming and welcoming as she is herself.
5 - Abel James
It's no secret that health-and-fitness-orientated lifestyles are paving the way in the world of mental health and wellness. The fact that celebrity coach and New York Times best-selling author Abel James has had over 50 million downloads for his Fat-Burning Man podcast is proof. Having had a TV show on ABC called “My Diet is Better Than Yours,” Abel has used a combination of outdoor fresh-air workouts and fat-rich foods to develop a modern take on being fit without feeling restricted.
6 - Aubrey Marcus
The Texas-based coach Aubrey has always harboured a passion for holistic health philosophy, plant medicine, and athletics. Aubrey founded the successful donation-based coaching platform Fit For Service which hosts wellness events, retreats, and festivals, in addition to sharing value-packed educational content online. The Aubrey Marcus Podcast hosts interviews with well-known guests from the athletics, business, mindset, and spirituality industry, and has over 100 million listens. He is also a bestselling author, documentary maker, and has been featured on the cover of Men’s Health among other publications.
7 - Zach Bush
As well as founding Seraphic Group and the nonprofit Farmer’s Footprint to develop root-cause solutions for human and ecological health, physician Zach Bush runs 8-week coaching programmes to help people transform their health. His expert knowledge of human genomics, soil health, immunity and gut health is put to good use as he works with consumers, farmers and mega-industries to achieve a healthier future. He has been featured in Forbes and interviewed on Gweneth Paltrow's goop podcast.
8 - Adrian Richardson
Serving in the US Army gave Adrian Richardson the foundations to embark on a truly unique journey as a health, sleep and fitness coach. He was promoted to Master Fitness Trainer before going on to become a senior content strategist for Fitbit at Google, working specifically on the sleep and mindfulness programs. Adrian is a PESI-certified sleep specialist and was invited to deliver a TEDx talk on the subject. As part of the coaching programmes he runs with his partner Lisa, he teaches his clients about the direct relationship between sleep and your physical and mental health.
9 - Marie Forleo
A 'born-and-raised Jersey girl' dedicated to helping her clients create a business and life they love, Marie is an entrepreneur, speaker and writer who has grown her coaching business into a digital training programme named in the Inc. 500. She's mentored young entrepreneurs at Sir Richard Branson's Centre for Entrepreneurship and has appeared on Oprah's Super Soul Sunday show as a thought leader in her field. Marie's podcast and weekly TV show have welcomed several high-profile guests, including Elizabeth Gilbert, Tony Robbins, and Dr. Brené Brown.
10 - Oliver Burkeman
After writing a regular self-help column in The Guardian's weekly magazine for over a decade, British author and keynote speaker Oliver Burkeman are known for his insightful and entertaining advice on meaningful productivity and time management. His latest book, 'Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals' has become a best-seller that helps people live more fulfilling lives in today's chaotic world. 2023 sees Burkeman featuring in more podcasts, radio shows and interviews than ever, and we're excited to see what he does next. Sign up for his popular twice-monthly email series The Imperfectionist and get easy-to-digest bitesize snippets sent straight to your inbox.
