Coach's Chat
Build a thriving career as a fitness professional! Coach's chat is a podcast chock-full of thoughtful conversations with industry professionals, musings on common hang ups and challenges for new trainers and actionable advice for growing and succeeding as a coach for years to come!
Episodes
103 episodes
Why People Don't Sign Up For Your Free Training Sessions (And How To Change That)
"But the session is FREE?! Why don't they sign up?"It seems counterintuitive to trainers but people don't run to sign up for complimentary personal training sessions. Instead, many run away as fast as they can!In this episode, I...
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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12:21
Helping Clients Appreciate The Results They Can't See
As trainers we understand the wide variety of benefits that come with consistent resistance training. And some of the best results are actually the absence of something (no more back pain, not feeling winded any more) but that can be tricky to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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17:47
Tips To Help Clients Balance Fitness Goals And Relaxation On Summer Vacations
Clients traveling this summer? In this episode, I share my recent experiences traveling to D.C. and discuss how we, as trainers, can help our clients stay consistent with their fitness goals without sacrificing their vacation fun. Learn how to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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14:47
100 Episodes: The Value In Sticking With It
100 episodes in and Betsy has some wisdom. In this episode she offers insights as it relates to persistence and what you can gain from pushing when you hit hurdles and difficult times. While it's super helpful for anyone at the start of their t...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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28:24
Protecting Your Peace In A Helping Profession
Helping others, constantly "being on", and interacting with a variety of people day in and day out can be exhausting. In this episode gives you 4 strategies to ensure you are caring for yourself so that you can feel good, live the life you want...
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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25:26
2 Non-Sleazy Ways To Get New Clients Fast
It's fast Friday! In under 10 minutes, Betsy gives you two ways you can fill spots in your schedule without being creepy or sleazy. AND they are designed to ensure you get the kind of client who is the right fit for you!
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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9:48
Do These 3 Things With Every Client To Future Proof Your Business
When it comes to building a successful training business, acquiring and retaining clients, you can know all there is to know about exercise science and still come up short if you don't do these 3 three things with each and every client!...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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19:56
Your Unique Career Path Is A Gift: Betsy's Trainer Origin Story
When 5 year olds are asked, "what do you want to be when you grow up", not many say personal trainer. It isn't necessarily a common career aspiration and many trainers have had a career or two before they chose to pursue the role full time.&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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25:41
Determining What Professional Integrity Means To You
What does professional integrity look like? Honestly, different for everyone. In this episode , Betsy gets vulnerable about integrity, judgement, and what she has expected of others in the past. She shares her own integrous actions and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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29:25
"Don't Underestimate The Importance Of Body Language"
Ursula said it and I'll say it again, body language is important. In personal training it is a form of important communication to your clients, colleagues, and potential prospects. In this episode, Betsy breaks down the importance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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18:53
The #1 Tip For Trainers Looking To Add Value For Their Clients
It's about the how! Everyone and their brother on the internet is telling people to eat more protein or the importance consistency but who is out there connecting the dots?In this episode Betsy shares tips on the must-use strategy for a...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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17:51
3 Reasons It's Great To Start Your Training Career In A Gym
So many people think they want to be their own boss or start their own business and while there are many advantages, when you are starting out there is so much to be gained by working for someone else.In this episode Betsy talks about b...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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23:44
Tips For Having Delicate Conversations With Clients About Alcohol And Fitness Goals
There are just some subjects that are tricky and talking to a client about their alcohol consumption is one of them. In this episode Betsy talks about how and when it is appropriate to bring up this kind of conversation, what kinds...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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23:23
Are You Pretending To Be A Physical Therapist Instead Of A Personal Trainer?
This is a big stay in your lane episode! Whether it's because you think you can "fix" what is wrong with your client or you subconsciously feel like you have something to prove, you can start doing thing that are out of your scope. That is dang...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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33:48
If You Love Them Let Them Go: Why You Need To Make It Easy For People To Stop Training
Ever had to cancel something and they made it nearly impossible, making you jump through hoop after hoop? Or worse they made you feel guilty for wanting to stop?In personal training, it's hard not to take people leaving personally, but ...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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14:41
It's Ok To Think Personal Training Is Boring Sometimes
Not everyday is going to be thrilling! For many who turned to personal training because they were passionate about helping people, it can feel disappointing to get bored on the job (maybe it is just a general lackluster feeling about the work a...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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17:23
How To Be A Better Trainer For Clients Struggling With Body Image: Part 2
In the second part of this 2 part series, Betsy offers actionable tactics for supporting clients who are struggling with body image. She offers suggestions for creating a body neutral training environment as well as when and how to consider ref...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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28:42
How To Be A Better Trainer For Clients Struggling With Body Image: Part 1
Exercise and body image will always be linked, whether explicitly or more subconsciously as body image includes the behaviors we engage in that impact how we feel about our body. As a trainer you can be a powerful facilitator of a neutral/posit...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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32:28
The #1 Tip To Improve Your Client's Session Experience Immediately
This is a one is gold (and easy to put into action), but it's too good to just toss in the show notes: you'll have to listen!Short, sweet, and your clients will really appreciate it.
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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12:35
What To Do When You Disagree With "Doctor's Orders"
Generously inspired by a suggestion from JK McLeod, Betsy is talking about what to do when a client has a directive and you don't agree. She talks through some real experiences with her own clien...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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30:23
How To Compassionately “Fire" A Client
Sometimes you just have to let a client go. Whether it's not a good fit because of personalities, coaching style, training style, or scheduling (to name a few), having a system to approach ending the client relationship (Betsy's preferred ...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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24:55
4 Tips To Beat The Sunday Scaries, Have A Better Week, And Be A More Effective Trainer For Your Clients
Do you get the Sunday Scaries? Sunday rolls around and all of a sudden you have a kind of quiet dread looming about the week ahead. Betsy has 4 easy actions you can take right away to easy your stress and prepare you for the week t...
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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20:51
How To Beat Burnout As A Personal Trainer
Betsy's got insight on feeling burnt out working as a personal trainer and tips for finding ways to overcome it whether you're brand new or been doing it for years. In this episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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29:01
What A Personal Trainer Can Learn From Watching The Super Bowl
It's the big game, y'all! Betsy loves football so it only seemed appropriate to have a Super Bowl themed episode. While most personal trainers see general population clients, there are some principles coaches who work with elite le...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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26:19
Your Questions Answered: Motivation, Nutrition, and Certifications
Betsy takes questions from listeners and gives you actionable advice you can use with your clients (or yourself)!1. How do you keep a client motivated?2. How much or how little should I talk about nutrition with my clients?3. Wh...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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28:48