The PT Graduate

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/Fex9CTy2VHg

Coaching for Coaches: www.richellis.nz

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: https://youtu.be/OQxCSWCNrgY

Coaching for Coaches: www.richellis.nz

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 service of others, don't let go of it.

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/UWogysLt5c8

Jayde's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/jpwade_fit/

Jayde's LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayde-palmer-6a422016a/

Coaching for Coaching Info: www.richellis.nz

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

Bayleys Socials: https://www.instagram.com/bayleygarnham/

Email: bayleygarnham@gmail.com

Bayley@musclememory.co.nz

Coaching for coaching Info: www.richellis.nz

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.coach/

Darren's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/darrenellis.coach/

Coaching for Coaches: www.richellis.nz

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.richellis.nz

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/

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/KLmJ6UoyPT0

Coaching for Coaches: www.richellis.nz

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.nz

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://www.instagram.com/parween_fitness/

You Tube Link: https://youtu.be/bL8vLoLWqyM

Coaching for Coaches: https://richellis.nz/

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/

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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

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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/in/sandi-malesic-a87b4375/

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/fLrsqJX1RcI

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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 Ben's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/3pt.coach/

Ben's Wesite: www.3pt.coach

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/V-Z5JFkoQj0?si=cNeAd3wFwU3pp_Oe

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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

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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=61568073554026 YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/V6mCLUPFVy8

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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

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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

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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 COACHES' COURSE: https://forms.gle/NKJWDwP9BC5P6Abn8

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 link: https://youtu.be/Y4EZLml-o1U INTERESTED IN 'COACHING FOR COACHES' COURSE: https://forms.gle/NKJWDwP9BC5P6Abn8

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://www.patreon.com/CurrentMovement INTERESTED IN 'COACHING FOR COACHES' COURSE: https://forms.gle/NKJWDwP9BC5P6Abn8

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 INTERESTED IN 'COACHING FOR COACHES' COURSE: https://forms.gle/NKJWDwP9BC5P6Abn8

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.vitalityhealthsolutions.co.nz/

Gin's FB: https://www.facebook.com/ginera.linton

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Ex-hfnSxwRo

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 come back to when things get tough

Contact Craig: https://drcraigharrison.com/ Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/H6rY3u-WS-g

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: https://open.spotify.com/show/40ERE1b7ioROgiD61NDdPT?si=-woqWzbCQ0OImHII7MpBrw

Episode Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/zzZeDYCWyh8

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 from you Hannah's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/hannahmitchell.pt/

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://youtu.be/M1-xCpdauOU

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's FB: https://www.facebook.com/capirika

Carol's website: https://www.cpmovement.com/

Episode YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/6ZjDlXUY0AE

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 YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/gScq5C7Eb9U

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=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3mb2YBRRnIMr88sGn13orFGj5mTYsqf0__morODhxhvdQC21Ju-yvQgLo_aem_BI_dU_dlXLAOY27xS1obqg

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/tsT_fweVAkI

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: connectifynz

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/laurenparsonsnz/

Lauren's Website: https://laurenparsonswellbeing.com/

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/e59q5NkSmNs

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

I chat to Ben about his health journey and how it's shaped his life now.

Not only has be become a rnner, he's become a serious distance runner in a short space of time.

This is a great listen for ourselves and our clients (potentially)

Ben's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/benny_b_fraser/

Ben's Email: ben.b.fraser@hotmail.com

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/51dKTdO93Ok

I chat to Mish about: - Her new tattoo!! - Getting into fitness - Leaking wee as a PT! - Leading from the front on womends health Her Top Tips: - Be a learner - Grab the baton but also pass the baton

Mish's Website: https://mishwright.com/

Mish's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mishwright/

Mish's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mishfit

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/VxxKuIjRdnI

MISH's FREEBIE: https://app.fitproengine.com/v2/preview/u7zSBnKdpxCQZeSxP0Gb?notrack=true&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1GGGKVBPSPeFhMsPZIdG95YCyjXI1qpn0Pk4Q6S06M3PZjPgJngSyylmE_aem_AZWEa-yZUDYL9oxvzZuR0F4k4eIy0-DiyPo74hC7X8kOgC0iPPy5uAQ1RIIofHj3iPF1Ax1E0CutrLGQzmeqFz0k

Chatted to Hannah about: - Her PT career - Benefits of the awards process - Kettle bell education - S&Cing for a football team and much more Hannah's top tips: - Invest in yourself - Be strict with your diary - Be picky with who you work with

Hannah's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/coachhan.pt/?hl=en

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/JedO-eNpv5s

Polly and I talk about: - Her longest runs - Juggling life an ultra running - Being sponsored - Nutrition and running - Being hit by a car - Winning ultra races - Coast to coast and much more

Youtube link: https://youtu.be/QHqQFjeMUg4?si=7rtMWO1_8cyuoL5V

I chat to Jono about: - His business Fitness Education Online - How it all started as a boot camp instructor - The highs and lows of the group fitness game - Building an online product from scratch Jono's Top Tips: - Take responsibility/accountability for yourself - Plan for the worst and make it happen - Crazy amounts of support for your clients - Be the best, razors edge theory - What do you value, check your calendar and your bank account to find out FEO Website: https://fitnesseducationonline.com.au/

FEO FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitnesseducationonline

FB: https://www.facebook.com/jono.petrohilos.98

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/57o5cSmAdpU?si=zTMHAvGwfBqE01yr