I decided to start a series of episodes that dive into insights of becoming a great coach, not just the X’s and O’s of training and nutrition, but even more so the behind the scenes of what helps us get our clients to do what they need to do to succeed, while being heard, seen, and understood. I dive into the practices and skillsets that you must develop to be a great coach as well as some exercises you can do to start working on those skills right away.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: Why your client chooses you over the 100’s of other options they have, and why it’s now what you think. The unspoken expectations of your client’s that are stopping you from helping them and building your business. You don’t need a psychology degree but you do need ________ to best serve your clients. The 5 skills and practices to learn faster and speed up your coaching abilities. The foundational skill many coaches miss that sets them up for failure and 2 tactics to develop it. How to develop the skill of progressing and regressing, when it comes to training, nutrition, or lifestyle habits. A critical list of books that must be part of your communication library.  A step-by-step breakdown of how to seamlessly structure coaching skills and practice into your work day. My 4 x 6 card model and how to use it to apply the coaching practices into your day with clients.  Master these 9 coaching skills and you will be in the top 1% of coaches in the world. A practice you can do with your team to improve your coaching skills and improve the customer experience.  Something I’ve done every morning for years that helps me be an idea making machine and how this makes you a better coach.  How I combine the learning of the “science and the art” so I can be the absolute best coach for my clients. 3 things you can do today that will help you improve the client’s training sessions! And much more…. Shout out to our sponsor Vagaro Pro! It’s the leading booking & management app for any size business whether you are a solopreneur or you own multiple gym locations. They’re also our new partner for the Vigor Life podcast! We can’t wait to bring you more insight & knowledge to help you reach those goals, both physically AND fiscally. So, keep tuning in, and tell a friend, because this year we’re taking it to new levels! Check out their website & go here to see how your business could benefit too! LINKS AND RESOURCES: Yo Grow Your Gym www.yogrowyourgym.com/memo Iconic.23 Conference in San Diego (apply “LukaH” coupon code to get $100 off) https://iconic.vagaro.com/ Book: Crucial Conversations - Tools For Talking When Stakes Are High https://a.co/d/eTOpVBZ Book: How To Win Friends & Influence People https://a.co/d/ayqhGJ3 Book: Co-Active Coaching - The Proven Framework For Transformative Conversations https://a.co/d/7PgcQHT Book: The Coaching Habit - Say Less, Ask More, Change The Way You Lead Forever https://a.co/d/7WOhwMk Book: 100 Ways To Improve Your Writing https://a.co/d/2xfm5LR Book: How To Talk To Anyone - 92 Little Tricks For Big Success In Relationships https://a.co/d/8LRXm7B Book: Never Eat Alone - And Other Secrets To Success, One Relationship At A Time https://a.co/d/3iEU8mh Book: Difficult Conversations - How To Discuss What Matters Most https://a.co/d/1dbaeaq Book: The 16 Undeniable Laws Of Communication - Apply Them And Make The Most Of Your Message https://a.co/d/043k5jJ Vigor Life Podcast (iTunes)  h Vigor Life Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0gp1uXtwfRUcBkfS1P1uim?si=kcUu2vhPRwuxdV5kTzQrug IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:LINKS AND RESOURCES:Luka Hocevar YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ29YcBh-g6onRujX3wD_XA?view_as=subscriber