Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates

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. 

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. 

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. 

Dr. John Rusin drops in to talk about how he built his Pain Free Performance Specialist Certification into a successful brand backed by a world class team of coaches, teaching across the world. John shares his thoughts on the future of fitness education, why we will always have in-person education, and in-person coaching. We talk about seeing 2020 as an opportunity which will forge a lot of unstoppable coaches and seeing our industry through a lens of opportunity and anti-fragility. John drills down to why we do this, to "be the best hour of your client's day". We also go in depth on thoughts on personal brand, authenticity, and the value of being part of a team. 

Marci Nevin drops in to chat about the pros and cons of specializing in coaching women and some of the limiting beliefs we deal with when struggling to continually share engaging content. . She highlights the problems with tying nutrition to your identity and the challenge of navigating clients with patterns of disordered eating. Marci also breaks down the unseen headaches and effort involved with managing and engaging with a large social media following. We talk about what coaches don't realize they're getting into when they hope to create a larger brand and reach. Marci shares how she navigates losing followers and dealing with negative interactions. If you're setting out to build social media following, this is a must listen. 

Pete Dupuis and I dive into Seth Godin's book The Practice and its underlying mantra of developing a consistent process without being married to specific outcomes. Pete shares insights from both his process of content creation, and from years of running one of the most successful fitness industry brands. We talk about his approach to social media and its pros and cons for your career and life. Pete will share with you why he takes a long view with everything he does, giving with no specific demand in return. "Content creation is an act of generosity". 

Luka Hocevar unloads his thoughts on coaching and career. We discuss the process it takes across a long career to create a compounding effect on long term results. It doesn't come quickly or easily, but if you plan and practice patience, the process will get you results. Luka notes the importance of regularly reflecting and course correcting so you don't end up off course in your work. Luka talks about his work ethic and the balance with making time for the important relationships in his life. He shares the importance of understanding the sacrifices involved in building something special. Through the discussion we share more good books you should read, than most adults ever touch in their entire lifetime. This is one of the best episodes in the library. 

My good friend and founder of Stronger U, Mike Doehla is back to talk about how he wants to see his customers and his coaches thrive in life, fitness, and business. Mike not only created and built a great company, he shares a ton of free advice for career and business success, despite not offering a paid service in that area. We talk about why we do this. Mike also shares the benefits of being a coach under a brand that takes care of the marketing and finding the clients, letting coaches do the part they're passionate about, the coaching. Mike also has a background in finance so he's been more passionate about getting coaches to learn financial literacy. Hope you enjoy this episode. 

Derek Wilcox, PhD of Sports Physiology and Performance and coach with Renaissance Periodization joins me to chat about where he put his energy and focus this year and how his competitive powerlifting and education unfolded and intertwined with his career as a coach. We talk about some of his pet peeves in the common messages in the fitness industry and how to reframe nervousness into positive excitement when competing or just stepping into a gym for the first time. Derek seeks to give people the tools to be formidable in life through performance and strength training. He also shares the value he sees in being part of a greater team at RP vs going it as a solo brand. 

Please welcome back Susan Niebergall to the podcast. Susan is inspirational and educational in the fitness and nutrition space. Susan reveals she has a book in the works, shares her love for my client Larry(often featured on my IG), along with her various thoughts and philosophies toward our world. She shares thoughts on content creation and putting yourself out there, the value of relationships in her success and the importance for any fitness career, and imposter syndrome a recurring and popular topic. Susan shows relatability and we discuss not appearing superhuman, how many fitness professionals feel pressure to. We explain why now might be the best time to stay in the fitness industry and how to time block to care for your priorities.