Today I'm taking a break from our normal programming to high-five my sister, Noga, who is a Phoenix-based health and life coach.  Her training is in sports psychology, and she has done a lot of work, both academically and on the job, to motivate people to exercise and meet many other health goals.

The coaching services she offers go well beyond the typical face-to-face meeting, and include things like guided grocery shopping, guided web surfing, and direct, in-person assistance with stressful situations.  If you think about it, I think anyone who's interested in motivating people to live more sustainably could take a page out of her book.  (Or just hire her.)

In addition to Noga's pioneering work in health and life coaching, she's also begun writing for the lifestyle site 944; her most recent article focuses on the importance of eating lots of fruits and vegetables.

This is one coach you'll want to keep an eye on!  To learn more, visit her website: http://www.nogacoach.com/