The PT Graduate

I chat to Christie about:  Winning PT of the Year 2022  Her journey in fitness and aspitrations for the future  Helping others in the industry  Running retreats and the pre work  Top tips from a winner...listen to the end! Christie's FB: https://www.facebook.com/ActiveSoulNZ/ Christie's Website: https://www.activesoul.co.nz/ YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/TjcT_RaPBps

I chat to Donna about:  Why the scales don't matter!  Being a finalist in the NZEx awards   What she learnt about the process  Whether she is going to apply again  Why others should also apply  Why making connections in the industry is important  Finding the necessary balance in life so you can be everything for your clients  And much more.... Donna's Facebo...

We talked about plenty of differeent stuff but the key things I took are the beahviours to watch when people may be suffering and we may want to reach out:  - A change in beahviour, the loud get quite or the quiet get loud  - They do something out of character  - It's in the eyes  - they may look down when you get eye contact  - Don't approach agressively  - perhaps a...

I chat to the owner of Hobsonville Physio Emma Mackie about:  Coping through covid Getting a mentor  Admitting when you don't know what you're doing  Making the move from Scotland to NZ for a job  Knowing your limits  Coping with anorexia  And much more.... Emma's Website: https://hobsonvillephysio.co.nz/ Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/Fm25666OAVU Join Rich's...

I chatted to Susan about:  Her career from a teen in Dunedin  Not finishing school and being admitted to Uni!  Getting her Phd  Winning a national body building comp first time!  Understanding yourself and who you are  Putting the soft skills before the qualifications  And loads more... You Tube epidoe Link: https://youtu.be/VJTc7jVm-04 Join Rich's Newsletter:&nb...

In this episode: 1. Kelly Young from episode #64 2. Neill Share from episode #55 3. Lara Leisbeth from episode #44 4. Greg Mawson from episode #31 5. Lisa Gombinsky-Roach from episode #53 6. Paul 'Mr Retention' Brown from episode #60 Join Rich's Newsletter:  http://bit.ly/PTMNewslet

I chat to Tre, Kother, Tracey and Vaughan about their business we cover:  Setting up in a lockdown  Shared ownership  Working to each owners strengths  Culture - Community  Engagement   Managing the finances and more... Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/JNQQDNdjWdA Website: https://www.infinitefitness.co.nz/ Join Rich's Newsletter:  http://bit.ly/PTMNewslet

This top tips episode comes from the following guests: 1) Alex Flint episode #9 2) Micah Lindsay-Brown episode #19 3) Ish Cheyne episode #6 4) Kylie Brahne episode #56 5) Paul Todd episode #11 6) Nikkiw Williams episode #2 Join Rich's Newsletter:  http://bit.ly/PTMNewslet

I talk to Lauren owner of Hobsonville podiatry about all things feet and:  Coping through covid  Client management systems  Orthotics or not  Barefoot shoes or not  Barefeet or not  Self care of your feet  Aaaaand lots more... Join Rich's Newsletter:  http://bit.ly/PTMNewslet YouTube episode Link: https://youtu.be/6C3uLMvlWbE Lauren's website: https://hobson...

This top tips episode comes from the following guests: 1) Neil Wagstaff episdode 3 2) Angela Oliver episode 70 3) Matt O'dea episode 30 4) Nadine Amsler episode 50 5) Aaron Callaghan episode 50 6) Sarah Goldsmith episode 66 Join Rich's Newsletter:  http://bit.ly/PTMNewslet

Hi Chat to Sally about:  Working in beautiful Wanaka  Implications of blowing a knee skiing  Working with kids  How the athlete deveoplment programme works   How you could do it at your place (with Craig Harrisons help)  Evolving in the role of PT  Having a life  Aaand much more Fit Collective Website: http://www.thefitcollective.co.nz/ Episode Youtube Link:...

Matangiroa and I chat about:  Starting a gym in a pandemic  Leveraging off other brands and communities  Listening to and taking the advice of your Dad!  Working with and building your community  Having a strong purpose that makes a real change to people  Barbells and why they is cool....!  + MORE Youtube episode link: https://youtu.be/HS8dkyvq3n0 The Movement We...

I chat to Hilary about:  Working with Parky clients  Connecting your community  Taking advice gracefully  Understanding what it's like to not be an exerciser: can we do that?  Software development understandings in exercise - Working from a fruit shed!  And much more

Laurinda and I chat about:  Side hussling then full timing  Finding the why  Being adaptable and resilient though testing times  Shutting down when the time is right  Building community, collaborating and connecting  Being authentic in all things - bring the cray cray!!  Aaaand more... Laurinda's Insta: @laurindahowarth FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/c...

I talk to Kate about:  Being a mind state mentor  Transitioning from PT to online practitioner  Studying NLP and psychology   Being authentic online and in person  Looking after yourself   Building rapport with gym members first  Aaand much more... Kate's Website: https://www.kateirvine.co/ Kate's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/kateirvinementoring/?hl=en Kate's...

I chat to Kate about:  3 Common Wealth Games competitions and what was learnt  Rehab and muscles stability activation  Business stability, and off loading jobs eventually  Niche skills/clients and finding yours  Doing the jobs you love  Screening leads before taking clients  Realxing into the role, including social posts that people actually want  Aaand much...

I chat to Marcus the chiropractor about:  Repping NZ in 3 different sports  How he found his current career in chiropractic  Working in with allied health pros Leaning on previous relationships for business revenues now  Filling the funnel  Putting in the work and seeing the world deliver  Staying in the right head space  Aaaand much more Marcus's Business FB: ht...

I chat to Aaron about:  A coaching app that works on all levels  Experience overseas  Setting up a studio in Sydney  Understanding the challenge of business ownership  Working with some of the greats  Where you live can impact your health and fertility   and much more.... Aaron's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/aaroncallaghancoaching/?hl=en Episode Youtube Link:...

I chat with Scott About:  The health sector and technology  MND NZ - Park run and it's MANY benefits  Using parkrun for networking, boosting clients movement and alot more  Lobbying your MP  Starting our own political party!!  And much more Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/OmExMlcVwVE Join Rich's Newsletter:  http://bit.ly/PTMNewslet

I chat to Ange about:  How she became a 4th Dan in martial arts  How mindset is the most important factor  Why prioritising is the first and most important habit in business  Being open to learning and seeing failure as such  Why trying new things for more than 12 weeks is key  Aaand a whole lot more to boot Ange's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachangeoliver An...

I chat to Andrew King about:  Spartan Race Coaching  Movement in general  Kids athletic development Prgrammes  Alpha Race(s)  Unbeatable Mind Coach(ing)  ViPr and sandbells as part of non traditional movment  Creating a name and a culture that is all community based  Aaaaan much more... Fit Collective Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFitCollectiveWanaka...

Kirstie and I chat about:  Her personal journey to regain fertility  Learning so much along the way  How the medical system failed her  Why so many people need her support in todays culture  Not trying to do eveything and how...  Keeping your own cup fill to give your clients the best of you  Minimising admin with clever use of tech  Client management system...

Lee-Anne and I chat about:  Being the nutritionist at the Warriors  Being on TV and getting that call  Getting quick wins with clients  Being intuative  Learning along the entire journey  Helping jockeys make weight aaand much more Lee-Anne's Website: https://leeannewann.com/ Lee-Anne's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeeAnneWann Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu...

I chat to Caleb about:  His research work  Networking to find the right role  That misxture of practical and research in school sport  Finding the balance for sports stars  Masters and possible Phd studies and where they fit in  Working in group fitness and Council facilities to see what works for him  Aaaand much more... Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/59...

I talk to Sarah Goldsmith from Evolve Fitness in Matamata about:  Some real community building activities  What a full service gym does  Tips on creating community inside the gym  Having an "open door policy" on the gym floor  Tips on being a REAL trainer and how to 'Evolve' that skill  How lighting can be a great investment in your facility  Aaaand many more gem...