#305: John Berardi, PhD - Be a "Change Maker" in your Health & Fitness Career
Oct 28, 2019
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John Berardi, co-founder of Precision Nutrition, discusses the difficulties in the health and fitness industry and the importance of having a defined plan. Topics include defining purpose and values, personality assessments in career development, characteristics and paths to success, embracing uniqueness, and finding more information about John's new book
Having a clear and explicit purpose in the health and fitness industry is essential for success.
A winding career path can be an asset by contributing to a unique skill set.
Embracing one's unique abilities and skills leads to success in any career or field.
Deep dives
Building a Successful Career in Health and Fitness
Creating a successful career in the health and fitness industry requires overcoming obstacles and having a defined blueprint or plan. Dr. John Barardi discusses the importance of finding purpose and values, understanding unique abilities, and aligning them with the needs of the industry. He emphasizes the significance of being authentic and leveraging past experiences, regardless of how unrelated they may seem. Barardi suggests that standing out and making a difference comes from being uniquely oneself and continually learning new skills.
Defining Purpose and Values in the Health and Fitness Industry
Having a clear and explicit purpose in the health and fitness industry is essential for success. Barardi encourages individuals to uncover their superhero origin story, the reason they entered the field, and their unique abilities that set them apart. He emphasizes the importance of knowing how to help people, who to help, and how to measure the impact of one's work. Barardi highlights the need to move away from vague statements of wanting to help people and towards a specific purpose that guides decision-making.
Navigating a Twisting Career Path in Health and Fitness
Barardi discusses how a winding career path in health and fitness can actually be an asset rather than a hindrance. He encourages individuals not to see their diverse experiences as wasted time but rather as a feature that can contribute to a unique skill set. Barardi cites examples of successful professionals who found innovative solutions by applying knowledge from unrelated fields. He emphasizes the importance of embracing non-conventional backgrounds and interests while aligning them with the needs of the industry.
The Skill of Learning and Making Decisions in New Fields
Barardi emphasizes the value of learning new skills and making decisions in unfamiliar fields. He shares personal experiences of entering new industries, such as real estate development and children's book writing, and highlights the power of being a beginner. Barardi emphasizes the importance of curiosity, openness, and the ability to ask the right questions. He emphasizes that entering new spaces without expertise can be an advantage, as it allows for fresh perspectives and the ability to make informed decisions.
The Universal Skills of Being Uniquely You
Barardi discusses the importance of embracing one's unique abilities and skills in any career or field. He encourages individuals to tap into their range of experiences and skills acquired over time, highlighting that these skills are often universal and can be applied across various domains. Barardi emphasizes the power of being authentically oneself and not compromising on what makes an individual unique, rather than relying on conformity or copying others.
John Berardi, PhD is best known as the co-founder of Precision Nutrition. He is also the founder of Change Maker Academy, which is devoted to helping people turn their passion for health and fitness into a successful career. Over the last 15 years he has advised Apple, Equinox, Nike, and Titleist, as well as the San Antonio Spurs, Carolina Panthers, US Open Champ Sloane Stephens, and 2-division UFC Champ Georges St. Pierre.
Get a free chapter to John's new book (or pre-order the book) at the show notes page: sigmanutrition.com/episode305
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