NATHALIE LACOMBE

Yes, we can set career goals for the New Year, with a steady dose of adaptability. One of the most impressive realizations of 2020 was how fitness leaders found creative ways to connect with their clients to continue to provide our much-needed services. Using new ways to serve participants remains critical to our success. As we look to varying the ways in which we can provide our services, here are three programming avenues that have become key markets for fitness: The Comfort of Our Own Homes  We know that about 20% of the population exercises in a structured facility. This creates

Here’s my favorite analogy to describe the roller coaster ride many of us have been on this past week – we’re like thermometers. Thermometers: Internal temperatures rise and fall in reaction to what’s happening around them. They have no control over their temperature; they get pulled in whichever direction their environment dictates. Have you had days like that recently? Thermostats however regulate temperature. They pay attention to their surroundings, notice when things are moving too much in a direction or another, and respond accordingly in order to maintain just the right temperature. This fantastic analogy inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.

On the latest episode of the WIFA Waves podcast, I share how collaboration leads to growth. I talk about soft skills and why getting in touch with those makes it so you can really excel. Learn about the power of a positive mindset and how that can truly change your life & career. I give many tips and tricks on how you can succeed through collaboration, soft skills, active listening, and a positive mindset. Listen here.