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E 582: Are You a Good or Great Coach? The Traits That Set the Best Apart

Feb 5, 2025
Discover what sets great coaches apart from good ones, focusing on building trust and effective communication with clients. The conversation delves into the emotional challenges trainers face and the significance of emotional intelligence in adapting styles for different clients. With insights from neuroscience, the speakers highlight the need for a supportive trainer-client relationship, especially during injury recovery. They also stress the importance of fun and engagement in coaching to foster long-term commitment and enjoyment.
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  • Building trust with clients enhances their training experience, making them more likely to enjoy sessions and commit to progress.
  • Effective coaching requires a balance between confidence and humility, ensuring communicative clarity while demonstrating technical knowledge.

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Introduction to Veronica Zucala

Veronica Zucala is introduced as a new hire at Prescript and brings nearly seven years of personal training experience. Initially viewing personal training as a temporary job while pursuing her master’s degree, she found her true passion in the fitness industry. Veronica's background includes working as a research assistant in childhood obesity and activity levels, where she contributed to a report card assessing physical activity rates in various countries. This experience prompted a shift in her career, leading her to realize her eagerness to help people in a more impactful way through personal training.

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