The PT Graduate

I chat to Sarah about: - Underwater hockey - Only 4 training runs for a marathon! - Les Mills - Yoga and much more... Sarah's top tips: - Ask lots of questions, e.g. what are your rates - Try different things to get a different result - Be willing to fail Sarah's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTzl6rc1DGGA_ebsg1uDcFg Insta: https://www.instagram.com/current.movement/ Patreon: https://ww...

I chat to Robbie about: - Breath work - Posture - Ground forces - Fitness App useand lot smore His top tips: - Understand the relationship between ground pressure and air pressure - Listen and observe your clients - Be yourself Website: https://www.robertscottfitness.co.nz/ Robbies Insta: https://www.instagram.com/robertscottfitness/?hl=en Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/0MvbzoU-Vz0 INTERES...

I chat to Greg about: - Working with Lisa Carrington - Bio mechanics - Continuous learning and much more Greg's Tips: - Keep learning - Niche yourself, retain empathy for people and passion for what you do Greg's site: https://www.biosport.co.nz/ Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/C1ZX6VqCoXU

Sadie and I chat about: - Wellness coaching - Corporate wellness - Podcasting - Dragon boating Sadies top tips: - Self confidence/self reflection - Ability to pause and reflect - The only constant is change Sadie's website: https://sadiejwellnesscoaching.com.au/ Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/hdMhvAs7nuA

I chat to Amy about: - Jazz ballet - Body building - Pilates - PTing And much more... Amy's Top Tips: - Create connections in the industry - Set work boundaries - Keep up with your own training - Be resilient, there are always ups and downs Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/wXHhV6gRiHc

I chat to Damian about: - Longevity - 100 not out podcast - Downsize me - Ikaria and Sardinia and much more Damian's top tips: - Be available for your clients - Provide and A Grade service - Look after yourself - Surround yourself with enthusiastic people 100 not out site: https://100notout.com/ Damian's website: https://damiankristof.com/ Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/61vQ7RQRWOk

I chat to Gin about: - Getting into fitness as the GFC kicked off - Her Womens coaching group - Personal development v professional development - and much more Gin's Top Tips: 1. Get clear on purpose inc vision, mission etc 2. Find a mentor that resonats with you 3. Invest in self (deveopment) 4. Practise self care daily 5. Find a tribe that fits your vibe!!! Gin's website: https://www.vitalityhea...

I chat to Craig about: - Seeting up youth athlete environments - What warm up reduces time to fatigue in runners - How to have structure and freedom in sport - How to educate the parents of young sports people Craigs Top Tips: - Joy - find the joy in what you do (why we play) - Ensure you are a reflective person as well as those you expect to be refective - Values and behaviours: the things we com...

I chat to Sheree about: - Autoimmune challenges - Adrenal fatigue - Podcasting - Gut health - Understanding hormones and so much more... Sheree's top tips: - Regulate your state - deep breathing - Regulate your insulin levels, enough protein, walkning after eating,, strength training - 12 hour fasting over night Sheree's Socials: https://www.instagram.com/shereehannahwellness/ Sheree's Podcast: ht...

I chat to Hannah about: - Windy Welly - Being an accidental pacer - Putting up with idiots sports teachers - Going through the fitness awards - Creating silly T shirts And much more - Hannah Top Tips: 1. Don't have to fit the image the insutry has for you 2. You don't have to be 'the right trainer' for everyone 3. Soft skills over technical skills 4. Learn from your colleagues and let them learn f...

I chat to Claire about: - Running a marathon in Kenya - Climbing the Base Camp - Moving to Australia - 9D breathwork - Empowerment coaching and much more Claire's Top Tips: 1. Invest in a coach/accountability 2. Educate self: BOOKS: 5 Regrets of the Dying, Breathe in, breathe out, The secret language of your body 3. Sit at the right table 4. Do what makes you happy Episode YouTube Link: https://yo...

John and I chat about: - Coast to coast - Having a heart attack - SOMA training with OD - Gymnastics and coaching John's tips: - Learn and listen - Put into practise the learning from above - Stop and smell the roses, often! John's Website: https://3gfitness.co.nz/ Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/r3KmMEboq2g

I chat to Carol about: - SOMA with OD and others - Recovering from whiplash and fatigue - How the ankle is connected to the neck - PH360 - Clients losing 50kg and getting a GF and lots more Carol's top tips: - People, get good at relashionship building - Local, connect with others in your area both health pro's and others - Processes, get your back end in order Carol uses Hnry, game changer! Carol...

I chat to Bronny about: - PT - Gardening - Winning multiple awards - Multipotentialites - The 3 day rule - Working in prisons - Moving onto new things Bronny's top tips: - Autheticity - don't just turn up - Stay curious, keep learning - Know where your food comes from Bronny's FB: https://www.facebook.com/bronwyn.adamshooper YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Zfvkk8KcwoU

I chat to Nicola about: - Getting into PT late in life - Project management - Communication - Helping people Her TopTips: - Have to plod sometimes - just keep going - Give the customer what they want in the way they want it Find Nicola on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-little-8b369236/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/__jLreMBHBE

I chat to Janine about: - Running - Writing - Research - Group progs and much more... Her top tips: - Keep learning - Implement too - Put yourself out there - connect - Just to the next thing - Growth mindset - Get advice from others Janine's Website: https://janinecouchman.com/ Janine's Insta: janinecouchmand_pt Janine's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janine.couchman Episode YouTu...

I chat to Kelly having chatted in episode #64 about: - Getting her gym business through COVID - Mental health challenges - Personal growth - Building an online business - Being vulnerable and much more Top Tip: you'll find these throughout the coversation they are everywhere! YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/iCtq0sui5-I Kelly's Website: https://releasethebeast.co.nz/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTA...

I chat to Ian about: - Feel Soma - Movement - Chucking his gym equipment out - Really listening to clients And much more Top Tips: - Ignore what the other guys are doing - Know and stick to your values - Grit - staying power use it be it live it... OD's Website: https://feelsoma.com/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/WgGoIQlLqG0

I chat to Mitchy about: - Leaving and returning to the industry she loves - What motivated her to return - How fitness brings enjoyment to movement - Healy and self defense and more Mitchy's Top Tips: - Passion (for what you do) - People (you gotta love people) - Adapt (sessions and business to make it sustainable) Michty's Website: https://mvptraining.co.nz/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be...

I chat to Dan about his S&C career: - Travelling to the US to learn more Working with sprots teams in NZ - Postgrad study and what came with that Dan's Top Tips: - Networking for all - Affiliating yourself with other businesses - Professional development Additionally: - Lead generation - Coaching - Customer Care YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/ft5660vC_9s?si=yxGqG_1RgO2kH3IE Dan's App:...

I talked to Lauren about: - Snacking on Exercise - Her TEDx talk - The books she's written - Eating and food culture in France - Lots more Lauren's Top Tips: - Listen to Simon Sinek's Leaders inspire action - Learn to identify who you serve/work with - Lead your self and lead by example - Know your business model and stick to it Lauren's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren...

More insight with my friend Stefan Ryan. Previous episodes were: #32 and #88 Well worth a binge on all 3 of these! Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/FkhXaOtiODA?si=DLDhIyeaycR1itDZ

I chat to Dani about: - Business and business chalenges - Ongoing study and learning - Conference inspiration - Staying in your lane Her top tips: - Take time out for self - Stick to your best work times (once established) - Keep connections with clients, deeply Dani's FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063493963770 YouTube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/ogRG6mvWkmI

I chat to Christos about: - Physio school - Playing football and futsall for England - Injuries - A passion for movement - Gary Ward and his AIM programme Top Tip: - Passion, passion, passion! Christos's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jointhemovmt/ Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/OgMWYQEeHRE

Kaytee and I talk about: - Her cycling career - Caring for others and how it shapes us - Cancer - Importance of the micro biome - Looking after yourself to be your best (surfing) - And much more Kaytee's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/the.boyd.clinic/ Kaytee's Website: https://www.theboydclinic.co.nz/ YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/P_RKXU7TNdE