Empathy, Persuasion and Keeping an Open Mind

In this episode Etienne Ryan and Brett reflect on their recent teaching experiences, discussing the importance of engagement, nuance, and adaptability in fitness education. They explore the challenges of maintaining an open mind, the role of experience in learning, and the impact of good teaching on student perceptions. The conversation also touches on personal growth through mistakes, the nature of attraction beyond physicality, and practical advice for fostering open-mindedness in the fitness space.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Weekend Reflections

06:06 Teaching Dynamics and Engagement

11:59 The Importance of Nuance in Fitness

17:28 Life Experience in Training

23:14 What Makes a Good Student?

36:35 Empathy and Persuasion in Conversations

42:23 The Importance of Definitions in Discourse

49:49 Attraction Beyond Physical Appearance

57:04 The Value of Diverse Interests

01:07:57 Advice for Maintaining an Open Mind