Have you met Vysh Sivakumaran? I have and she’s amazing! Vysh is a leader in the Toronto fitness community — working to create inclusive and accessible fitness classes, along with her partner Pat, through their virtual platform called Fitness in Place. She advocates passionately for representation in the industry for South Asian women, but more broadly, she aims to be a voice for all people who may face barriers in the wellness world.  Check out this edition of « In Bed with… » to learn more about how you can be your own biggest advocate. As a special bonus, use the

Believe. Learn. Achieve. That’s Sue Staresinic’s motto.  In this recording, Sue Staresinic and I talk about how to combine skills and expertise to thrive into an award-winning career. She believes that she owes her success to her niche in cancer rehab and lymphedema management. Why? Because the riches are in the niches! Listen below or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Podcast Home Page Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts https://youtu.be/M8YFy1VZWyc

Have you met Suaad Ghadban? She is an award-winning fitness leader who has managed teams of talented instructors, launched her own fitness program and uplifts our industry through her leadership. In this recording, Suaad Ghadban and I talk about compensation within the fitness industry, how to become a better leader, and so much more. Listen below or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Podcast Home Page Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts

If you want to know more about building a career you love, join Jessica H. Maurer and me in this edition of In Bed with the Fitness Industry. We share tips to take you from a job you like to a career you love. When you want more, make sure to join us for 21 days of coaching for $21 starting September 21st. You can register here!https://youtu.be/fI9bDk5mf7M

Positivity. It’s contagious, right? Take a listen to Krista Popowych as she shares ways you can share your positive outlook with other fitness professionals, clients & the industry as a whole in my latest vlog. https://youtu.be/F7HnV3SdsFk

Selena Isles is a yoga +meditation steward, speaker, creatrix and international DJ Seriousblack. In my latest edition of « In Bed With… », Selena is raw, unfiltered, and organically authentic. She shares how to fully embrace yourself while also embracing all of those around you. Selena packs a lot into this interview and I cannot wait for you to listen. *This interview has a few NSFW words… 

Competition. It’s the current buzzword of the industry. Take a listen to what international industry veteran Geoff Bagshaw has to say about competition with other gyms, trainers, and technology in my latest vlog.

In my interview with Mo Hagan, we discuss pivoting your business quickly and efficiently. But the only way to do so is to be linked with your purpose to serve in the industry. If you need some motivation, listen to her powerful message in the video below. https://youtu.be/P6ptgq0Fd4Q

From success to failures and everywhere in between, Sara Kooperman of SCW Fitness Education, shares with us her path to entrepreneurship in this episode of « In Bed with the Fitness Industry… ». From her flannel PJs and Grey’s Anatomy addition, she talks about leading a team through 2020 and our industry for many decades. Listen to her advice below. https://youtu.be/nqB1iLWFhis

In my interview with Fitness Education Online, they share their tips and tricks for creating an online community of clients AND fitness professionals. Find out how to connect to your clients on and off the screen while focusing on the goal of helping people below. https://youtu.be/UXRzjvSLbjs

In my interview with Elizabeth Mooney of Country Fusion, she shares with you the power of music and fitness – even when we are socially distanced and staying home. Listen to her motivational message below. https://youtu.be/Umdj4aECEMc

Dione Mason is an award-winning fitness instructor and presenter as well as the Founder/President of The Simunye Foundation. She is an advocate for a more inclusive industry and has some insight on how to elevate fitness to welcome all people. Hear what she has to say below.https://youtu.be/YCab-wI5L0U?t=2

In my interview with Alex McLean, we discuss how to challenge the industry to be better, bolder, and more inclusive. Listen to his powerful message about choosing projects, knowing your own capacity, and taking your next career step below. https://youtu.be/eKxriPB3UMk

In my interview with Assata McKenzie, we discuss how she stays authentic while teaching virtually, how she’s overcome challenges with trolls, and how hopeful she is for the future. Listen to her powerful message on my below for tips on how to rise above the noise, nay-sayers, and old-habits. https://youtu.be/87mi5lEv5Gg

In my interview with Petra Kolber, we discuss not only how to stay relevant but how to succeed with any career path you choose. Listen to her powerful message below. https://youtu.be/_0wtrE0c9JM

I had the pleasure to chat with Lawrence Biscontini about the industry – past, present and future. How do you find your joy? Let Lawrence guide you to finding your own personal joy and how to share it with others. Listen below.

Many of us have pivoted to take our classes virtually and online. However, have you considered or struggled with being your authentic self while teaching these classes? In my newest vlog, Amanda Grant walks you through how she upgraded her technology, skills, and business to survive in this new normal while staying true to herself. https://youtu.be/nTFeRxzj5k0

We may have thought the first stage of quarantine was tough, but most managers are finding this second wave of uncertainty is draining their team and clients. How can you keep your instructors, trainers and participants thinking positively about the upcoming additions, changes, and revamps of your business as you contemplate how you are going to open your doors? Listen to the advice of Scott Wilderman, the Senior VP of Fitness & Operations at GYMVMT, in this video. https://youtu.be/SBI7kzWs7Cw

Dan McDonogh is known as one of the best educators and mentors of the fitness industry and I was able to chat with him for my In Bed with the Fitness Industry series a few weeks ago. Dan has a lot of advice to share about fitness professionals staying healthy during these difficult times and how our sleep is critical to self-care.

Are you using this time to focus on recovery? If you aren’t or don’t know where to start, take a few minutes to listen to this episode of In Bed with the Fitness Industry conversation with Chad Benson, the Director of Education at Innovative Fitness. https://youtu.be/TrsLKXHqeMc

Want to know the secrets of running a successful virtual and online business? I have just the video for you. Check out my interview with Mai – Rehabu to learn her success secrets.  https://youtu.be/FqoOn4S8fDU

As you may have noticed, some of my previous Q&A sessions with fitness industry leaders have had to occur in a hotel room. So, I have renamed these chats « In Bed with the Fitness Industry. » Fun and fabulous, right? In this episode, I get to chat with my friend & collaborator, Jessica Maurer. Learn how she carved out her own path from leading a group fitness room to leading a Keynote presentation in my latest vlog. https://youtu.be/4b-3qD631Rs