The PT Graduate

I chat to Owen about:- Jetts regioal role- Getting to Tai Kwando black belt at 12- Working in the UK and Singapore- and moreOwen's Top Tips:- Grace for mistakes we all make them use them to learn- Passion for the job must ourweigh anxiety for the challenge- Business owner - plan your day even to 30 mins blocks what is success?- Continue to learn Owen's email: owen.bisman@jetts.co.nz Episode YouTub...

I chat to Mish about:- 30 odd years in the industry- Healthfit Collective- Building a business- Staying fresh with clients who have been around 26 years! Mish's Top Tips:- Never give up on your dreams- Passion and empathy go along way- Integrity - number 1 value- Professionalism - builds trust - Leadership - Live the lifestyle you are promoting- Resilience - you're going to get knocked back it wha...

I chat to Rosie about:- Lifefitness- Gym layouts- Gym equipment- Running a gym and much moreRosie Top Tips:- Plan plan plan- Location, accessibility, franchise?- Stick to the basics well and look afteryourself Rosie's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rosielovesfitness/ LF Website: https://lifefitness.co.nz/about-us/our-team/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Z9w8w8A1GBk Coaching for coaches: www....

I chat to Shannon about:- PT Life- Management life at Jetts- Other qualifications- Balancing full time work and PT- Working on self and moreShannon's Top Tips- Get a coach- Practice what brings you peace doing the inner work- Self belief - just do it and you're ahead of the rest Shannon's Inst: https://www.instagram.com/empower_her_holistic_coach/ Shannon's FB: https://www.facebook.com/shannonhawk...

I chat to Marwin about: - Travel- Moving out of a big box gym- Building a run club- Moving to CanadaYoutube Link: https://youtu.be/2UdUU_HugEU Coaching for Coaches: www.richellis.nz

I chat to Janine about her body building competition and all that it entailed....Janine's Website: https://janinecouchman.com/ Janine's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/janinecouchman_pt/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/MB4jTLBz-Rg Coaching for Coaches Info: www.richellis.nz

I chat to Sam about: - Futher education - Strength Club - Working with athletes - Getting to Phd level as well as working a full time job Sam's top tips: - Get a mentor when you start out - Differentiation, how is what you do different somehow? - Set up reciprocal relationships with allied health pros Strength Club: https://www.facebook.com/TheStrengthClubNZ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Fex9...

I chat to Ashley about: - Exercise psychology - How it works what it is- Eating disorders - Child development Ashley's top tips: - Life balance, look at your values and make sure you don't lean on one too much - This is all part of the process so roll with it, remain mentally flexible and adapt to change Ashley's Site: https://exercisepsychology.co.nz/health-therapy/ YouTube Link: http...

I chat to Jayde about: - Winning 'NZ woman of the Year' at FUEL - Working at Aytime Fitness in ops and memebr experience- That time she met The Rock - The future of her work roles Jaydes Top tips: - Have a support system that keeps you gounrded and is your cheerleader(s) - Work with INTENT in your role. Do it with mana and passion. - Your story matters and is a thread in all that you do in...

I chat to Bayley about: - Training in the gym from a young age - Living with dispraxia - Using the gym for discipline and growth - Olympic weight liftingBayleys Top Tips: - Be open minded and flexiblw with your approach - Don't force your passino onto others who may not be in the same place - Be open to different - Be honest with your mistakes- Authenticity 00 treat clients supremely well Bayl...

I chat to Darren about: - Being Crossfit #1 in NZ - Being an affiliate - Running an exercise business in Auckland - Moving to the MtDarren's Top Tips: - Give your clients clarity and simplicty - Charge what you're worth - Create your own career path - there is no blueprint - Get a mentor or ask lots of questions YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/xI4YtTLZeeM Darren's Website: https://www.darrenellis.c...

I chat to Tess about: - Winning a body building comp (first time) - Coming back from a debilitating back issue - Evolving over time - Adapting to change - Silver linings and more... Top Tips: 1. Leading from the heart - be yourself 2. Keeping the balance in all 3. Having your own coach 4. 1% better everyday...Tess's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/wellnsstess/Coaching for Coaches info: www.ri...

I chat to Paddy about: - OC Clubs- His journey into PT - Working with a mentor - Bridging gthe gap between PT and group fitness Paddy's Top Tips: 1. Work harder on yourself that you do your job 2. People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care 3. Find a mentorOC Health Clubs: https://ochealthclubs.co.nz/ OC's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ochealthclubs/ YouTub...

I chat to Waikeri about: - Community- Team- Rituals- Corporate work and prostate fitWaikeri's top tips:- Understand yourself be true to yourself- Be Interested not interesting- Don't know what you don't know - til you find out so learn! Waikeri's Website: https://www.smartactivesolutions.co.nz/About And his Insta: https://www.instagram.com/smartactivesolutions/ Coaching for Coaches: www.richellis....

I chat to Parween about: - Moving to NZ as a refugee- Learning English the hard way- Finding solice in PE at school- Finding your thing in exercise both mentally and physicallyParweens top tips:- Discipline is your freedom and key to success- Create a safe environment for your clients- Keep youself fit and healthyGet rid of the self doubt and compairsion it rolbs you of joyParweens: Insta: https:/...

I chat to Erin about: - Banking- Fitness - Working for family - Taking over a gym as owner Top Tips: - A client will become a friend faster than a friend will become a client - This too shall pass - Members come and go - Keep learning - You need a coach YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/tKzcM-lYs0U Erin's Email: erin@otofitness.co.nz Erin's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/erinmilnefitness/ W...

I chat to Brooke about: - Winning group trainer of the year 2024 - AND PT finalist!- Pre and post natal coaching - Online group work - Balancing the yearand much more Top Tips: - Find your people - community for you and clients - Know your values, confidence and connection for Brooke Brooke's site: https://brsw.nz/ Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/qle3okKqiM8 Want in on Coaching for Coaches:...

I chat to Sandi about: - Empowering women- Taking a management role as a PT- Bootcamp business- Poetry and many other thingsSandi's top tips:- Never get complacment - stay curious- Share great ideas - don't keep them to yourself- 'To inspire people show them their super oower not yours' Sandi's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sandifitnz/ Sandi on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/i...

I chat to Ben about: - Les Mills New Lynn - Changing careers - Skills he brought with him - Triathlon and other sporting activites - Working with quite diverse clients less than 2 years in Ben's top tips: 1. Do what you love 2. Find your source of turth and stick to it 3. If someone says do this one thing (to be successful) don't! 4. Change must be small for change to stick and work well B...

I chat to Omar about:- the S&C world of training- facilities that he works in - timing of work and off season pressure- rugbyOmar's top tips:1. Geek out on your subject, love your work2. Service business - it's a privilege to serve your clients3. Work hard oftern before the moeny comes Omar's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/coach_0mar/ Episode Youtube link: https://youtu.be/fimXpHJkkvI Want...

I chat to Alex about: - Up and coming PT of the year award - Yoga and school cross country - Her long list of skills and more Alex's Top Tips: 1. Be yourself 2. Believe in yourself 3. Learn to fail, but learn from your failures Alex's Links: - https://www.lesmills.co.nz/pt/meet-our-trainers/alexandra-jensen - https://www.instagram.com/alexandrajensenpt/ - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61...

I chat with Renee about: - Nutrition - Cycle cyncing - Movement - Hormonal imbalances Renee's Top Tips: 1. Self belief 2. Keep it simple 3. Know your audience or know who your serving Renee's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/reneediment/ Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/JW84z8AWprc INTERESTED IN 'COACHING FOR COACHES' COURSE: https://forms.gle/NKJWDwP9BC5P6Abn8

I chat to Jo Ann about: - Working for Lifestyle Fitness - Delivering Les Mills classes - Creating your own choreography - Thaifit - TRX and much more Jo Ann's top tips: - Keep moving 2. Keep humble 3. Castor oil!! Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/bMt_cpFED6M INTERESTED IN 'COACHING FOR COACHES' COURSE: https://forms.gle/NKJWDwP9BC5P6Abn8

I chat to Judith about: - Her business as a retiree - Running 4 marathons - Working with stats - Collaboration Judith's top tips: - First educate in your specilised area - Make it fun - Create community (coffee afterwards), Facbook page Judith's website: https://www.judithdennis.co.nz/About-me.php Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/DDaBZnBKYsc?si=Hxg7rtoBd2raeCEe INTERESTED IN 'COACHING FOR CO...

I chat to Craig about - Anytime Fitness - 24 hour operation - Culture - Marketing - Business ownership And much more... Craig's top tips: 1. Embrace the unknown and ask 2. Seek advice from others 3. Know your market and message accordingly Craig's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-cawkwell-99a336337/ His Gym's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/anytimefitnesskentterrace/ Episode Youtube li...