Mike Howard returns to talk about helping people with good messages while not running afoul of the "lunatic fringe" of extreme nutrition ideology in our world. Mike shares how he approaches behaviour change with his clients, focusing on process goals not outcomes, and choice architecture. We also tackle how to approach or avoid internet arguments. Where there's benefit and where you're using your time poorly.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftfreediethard/support

I've enjoyed Danny Matranga's media so much I had to bring him on as a guest to share with you. Danny and I dive into career development and how we don't always know the path we're on nor do seemingly polished fitness professionals always have a clear plan. We commit to a process of consistent work which leads to unknown future opportunity. Danny approaches everything with an abundance mindset and we talk about sharing and supporting other fitness professionals. Danny also explains the value of the new emerging social media app Clubhouse as I detail my reservations. We talk in depth about choosing social media to invest time and effort into.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftfreediethard/support

Jill Coleman guests to talk about how she navigated the uncertainty of the last year while supporting the coaches who mentor under her. We talk about the new social media app Clubhouse, being careful with industry status games, and career growth philosophy. We explore how to get more female coaches into spaces like strength and conditioning while understanding that women often self select into other parts of the industry like general fitness and nutrition. Plus how Jill would advise her younger self given a chance to go back in time.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftfreediethard/support

My friend Robert Linkul, owner of Training the Older Adult joins to chat about how he pivoted his business this year to navigate the shut down of his business facility. We dive heavily into the importance and opportunity for coaches to market within the older adult population going forward. We discuss important skills to develop to serve and reach this population. We go over the importance of 'top of mind' marketing and social media presence. We also discuss the importance of considering the state/province/county you set up or move business to going forward depending on their policies.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftfreediethard/support

Carolyn MacDonald takes a short break from her role as Director of Marketing of Renaissance Periodization to discuss content creation. Carolyn highlights how content creation efforts can help find a secure job and then pivot with the time demands and role of the job. We explore who a lot of coaches are struggling to gain traction with their media or even struggle to get started. We hit topics like sharability, the trouble with following trends, and avoiding trying to do it all. Plus what are some low value activities coaches tend to lose time on.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftfreediethard/support

Long overdue for an appearance, Dr. Pat Davidson guests to talk about the ideas behind his new book, A Coaches Guide To Optimizing Movement: Rethinking The Big Patterns. Pat has developed a reputation of challenging the way coaches thinking about the common ways of teaching and implementing strength training. Pat shares his thoughts of some of the existing training literature and the choice of words we use. Pat also discusses goals and resolutions, how make them effective through good planning. Shake up your approach with this refreshing take on our world.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftfreediethard/support

Kevin Mullins returns to discuss our different approaches to social media. We talk about goal setting and resolutions in this very first episode of 2021. We discuss our shared interest in writing and the value of long form content for coaches to develop brands. Plus Kevin shares his experience with the importance of truly getting to know yourself before you can really help others, and the importance of making and learning from mistakes along the way.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftfreediethard/support

Legendary coach Bryan Krahn returns to talk in depth about being a successful coach. Success in terms of helping people and positively impacting lives. We talk about what online coaching meant long before the current trend, what was needed for staying power in the industry, and navigating difficult topics like addition and eating disorders with clients. Bryan drives home the importance of listening as part of being a great coach. We also talk about shaking off the feeling of being off track in your career development and re-energizing your brand and business. If you want a dose of practical and positive energy, enjoy this episode.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftfreediethard/support

Nick Winkelman joins the podcast to chat about his new book, The Language of Coaching. Nick elaborates on why this book was important to write and its focus on the research supporting the superiority of external cues vs internal cues. Nick explains when internal language is effective and when a coach needs to step back and simply direction into external cues. We discuss why everyday lifters and even elite athletes don't automatically make great coaches, and how the appropriate use of language is as important for everyday clients as it is for high level athletes. Nick also builds in some ideas to help the coach who's reluctant to change from a system they've long used and learned to trust.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftfreediethard/support

Nick Shaw, cofounder of Renaissance Periodization finally makes his first appearance. Nick goes in depth about his new book: Fit For Success and why he wrote it. The book and our discussion is rooted in Internal Locus of Control, and the other principles he believes are essential to personal, career, and health and wellness success. We talk about some of the great people on his team and some of the well known clients he's worked with. Take lessons from Nick's humble and giving nature in this episode.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liftfreediethard/support