Coach's Chat

If you need a laugh or just some perspective, this episode is for you. Betsy shares some of her most embarrassing (which turned out to be instructive) stories from being a brand new trainer. She shares why telling these stories are important as a reminder of how each phase of our career is fleeting.  Coach's Chat has new episodes every Tuesday and Friday so be sure to subscribe! For more from...

This episode is a reminder to keep going... Because your effort matters.  The leader isn't the loudest one in the room. In a world where people are trying to be heard through the noise, it's easier to put people and methods and strategies down but that gets old.  In this episode, Betsy gets a little heated about condescension in the fitness industry but uses it to remind you that we all...

We've all got to learn them so it's better to get them out of the way now! In this episode, Betsy shares 5 lessons that are pretty universal to all personal trainers. If you've learned them already, you are one step ahead and if you have yet to, Betsy shares insight to help you make the most of these lessons and inform your future decisions to find fulfillment in your career! Coach&...

Is the fear of being judgement standing in the way of your success? Do you hold yourself back? Do you constantly question your choices? Betsy breaks down some of the whys behind these fears and how to overcome them with real strategies you can start using right away! In this episode Betsy mentions some friends and colleagues... Dr. Shante Coefield Laura Jean Coach's Chat has new episodes ever...

You are in for a treat! Personal trainer, group fitness instructor, Crossfit coach, and all-around-kind-human, Lauren Enkerud shares her insights on her career and the keys to be a successful personal trainer! Lauren hits on it all including... -her path to working in the fitness industry -adding new tools to her tool belt as she transitioned from administrative work to group fitness to small grou...

It can feel difficult to assert yourself when everyone you know seems to know a "fitness expert". In this episode Betsy gives you actionable tips for establishing yourself as an expert when you want to and how to let it go when you don't. And not surprisingly she has advice on keeping it kind and respectful! Coach's Chat has new episodes every Tuesday and Friday so be sure to s...

Ever worry that your programming has gotten a little lackluster? Having trouble staying engaged in your sessions? Concerned your clients are looking for a change? In this episode, Betsy gives you 3 tips you can use right away to ensure your programming is fresh, relevant, and what your clients are looking for!  Coach's Chat has new episodes every Tuesday and Friday so be sure to subscribe! Fo...

In this episode, Betsy is helping you simplify the start to the year and remove some stress by giving you four simple yet important things to focus on this January to get the 2023 moving in the right direction. Getting started as a trainer is tough and it can be difficult to know where to spend your time and energy. This episode will help you prioritize the big dial movers to build a career you lo...

In the last episode of 2022, Betsy gives you 3 easy to apply tips for making 2023 your most successful career year yet! Listen to this one and catch up on any episodes you may have missed before Coach's Chat returns in 2023!!! Coach's Chat has new episodes every Tuesday and Friday so be sure to subscribe! For more from Betsy follow her on Instagram and visit bfosterstrong.com ! Thank you...

If you are a trainer aiming to create a more inclusive fitness space then you MUST listen to this episode with guest Vera Schofield. Vera describes herself as “your fat flexibility coach” and her work is all about making movement inclusive for all body sizes and abilities.  In this episode she generously shares her insight on… -the importance of representation of lots of different bodies in fitnes...

Grab your helmets because on today’s episode Jen Kates, health and human performance coach for mountain climbers, is here to share her insights on a career in fitness.  In the episode you’ll hear… -Jen’s origin story, moving from bio-tech to coaching -How she managed the career jump -How she addresses the needs of biking/cyclist clients -Common hurdles she faces when working with the endurance spo...

Another trainer biz topic that just doesn't get talked about: getting ghosted. If you train long enough, you'll likely run into a client who stops showing up or stops responding. There are also the situations where you meet a potential client, the comp session goes great, and then you never hear from them again. In this episode, Betsy breaks down the potential whys behind these situation...

JK McLeod joins Betsy for this episode of Coach’s Chat to talk all things client-centered coaching!  JK shares his insights on… -removing pressure in building client relationships -understanding what clients really want and what they are facing in their day-to-day lives -setting clients up for success beyond working with a coach (roots and wings) -“rebuilding the track” i.e. adapting expectations...

When clients come to you with big goals, are you on board or do you poo-poo their ambition? Sometimes it feels as if trainers are focused so intently on what a client can’t do that they forget to train what they can do. And that can make the client feel like their time in the gym is all about being “fixed’.  In this episode, Betsy talks about why taking an “every goal is possible” approach can hel...

Ever feel like you spend your time frustrated because you can’t get your clients the results they wanted, or because your career isn’t moving fast enough, or because you feel like you take things more seriously than other people do? This episode is for you! The ones who care enough to get frustrated or discouraged.  The thing is sometimes this frustration is costing you more time, energy, and stre...

In today’s episode, Betsy has the pleasure of chatting with Kelly Bryant, a pre and postnatal personal trainer, whose path to finding her current career success was bit unorthodox. Kelly shares invaluable advice and insight from her work in the fitness industry including… her non-traditional path to personal training how she simultaneously works for a company as a personal trainer and runs her own...

They say “get better” but they don’t say HOW! Writing effective exercise programming is at the heart of being successful as a personal trainer but so many new trainers get stuck, worried that they can’t get it “right”. And while there is no right answer there are “better” ways.  In this episode, Betsy gives you 3 actionable steps to get better at programming right away. Stop hoping and start devel...

Check yourself before you wreck yourself… Listen, it happens to us all and in this episode Betsy gets vulnerable, admitting to catching herself with a judgy thought about training. The value here lies in how she takes a step back, thinks critically about whether or not she let those thoughts impact her behavior, and offers tips on how to get curious about judgement, keep it to yourself, and strive...

Does programming feel stressful? A big time suck? Like you are never getting it “right”? For new and experienced trainers alike, carving out programming time is essential to efficiently and effectively get results for clients. In order to optimize your time, energy, and creativity, Betsy has 3 must use tips for creating your best programming conditions so you can get some time back and actually en...

Hold your eye-roll because it's almost inevitable.  Clients are scrolling the same internet you are which means they are bombarded with many of the same health and fitness trends. But unlike you, they don't have the context or background knowledge to know whether or not it is just a trend or something that might be appropriate for them. In this episode, Betsy gives you a few simple steps...

Does this sound like you? You have training knowledge, you are confident you can help people, you know what it takes to get people to their goals, but you struggle when it comes to actually selling your personal training services. You aren't alone. For some reason as personal trainers we understand the importance of practicing programming and coaching but we just assume sales will come natura...

Now that we know it’s possible to  make personal training a viable (and lucrative) career, we have to talk about how to do it! Simply being hired as a personal trainer at a gym or getting a certification doesn’t mean you are set. Like most jobs, you start out in an “entry level position”. The trick is understanding and taking action when it comes to the tasks that take you from struggling to succe...

Personal Training as a profession gets a bad rap.  Whether people think you can't make good money or believe it is only a stepping stone to something else, few people outside of the fitness industry (and even some already in it), understand just how viable a career in personal training can be. In this episode Betsy shares straight-forward insight on the benefits AND drawbacks of a career in p...

Working in the fitness industry can be taxing on your own body image. From the endless conversations about "body goals" to clients well-meaning but often times misplaced comments about your body, your own self-image can warp and you can begin to feel pressure to look a certain way as part of your job.  Protecting your peace when it comes to your own body image is crucial to a long and re...

Don’t get boxed in before you’ve dabbled! In this episode, Betsy explains why becoming a proficient generalist is a great place for trainers to start when they are building their business with clients in the gym.  She breaks down… The dangers/challenges of niching too soon Why being a generalist is good for in-person business How niching is different when it comes to social media/online business a...