How to Improve Communication and Client Connections in Your Fitness Business
I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on the Fitness Business Podcast, and we dove into one of the most overlooked—but powerful—skills in running a successful gym or fitness business: effective communication and body language. If you’ve ever wondered why some trainers, managers, or fitness business owners seem to instantly connect with clients
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Unlocking The Power of Rehearsal In Developing People Skills
After a recent presentation, an attendee approached me with a common challenge: forgetting names right after being introduced. His frustration echoed a familiar dilemma: the intention to use names but struggling to follow through. The root of this issue lies in our habits. New, desirable behaviors often clash with older, less beneficial habits ingrained in
Read MoreBody Language Lessons from Pawn Stars
I’ll admit it. I’m hooked on the History Channel show Pawn Stars. And since I’ve been watching it so much, I’ve noticed some interesting body language strategies that Rick and The Old Man use when they’re negotiating that I thought would be worth bringing to your attention. In negotiations there is an important tactic that
Read MoreWhat You Mean and What You Say
One of the bigger challenges I have when I give lectures is making people see that there is a difference between what body language means and what it “says” to others. This was borne out again recently after a program I gave at a Community College in Indiana. During the talk I had explained that
Read MoreA Good Handshake Brings In The Money
Dan Ariely is a behavioral economist. As I understand it, he studies the psychological and behavioral elements of how we make our economic choices. Recently, he described a fascinating experiment the illustrates the incredible power of body language. In brief, he took a scruffy college student, dressed him like a bum, and set him to panhandling on
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