Ever said, "My studio doesn't promote me," or... "My instructors don't promote my studio"? In this episode, I share my experience with leadership, HR, managing expectations and marketing to address some of those icky but honest truths about whose responsibility it REALLY is to promote and fill classes, and how to do it well. I also talk about the Fit Pro Pay Transparency Project results (as a teaser!), my new program for instructors who want to build their entrepreneurial/side hustle...

Ever wonder what group fitness instructors get paid?  Or... if what you're getting paid is "industry standard?"  To my knowledge, there's little-to-no information widely available on the average pay scales for instructors, coaches, or the junior-to-lead instructor promotion. In this episode, I'm opening up the conversation about pay transparency in our industry and start to share results from my new project, the Fit Pro Pay Transparency Project, where I'm collecting survey responses from...

Ever felt the sting of being called 'the easy instructor'? Or, on the other hand, "the hard" instructor? Whatever the label, taking feedback from someone who doesn't exactly vibe with your class format can feel hard, and it's come up multiple times in my Instructor Magic community. In this episode, we talk about what to do when this happens, what it means, how to adjust (and if you should), and another perspective that might be just what you need.  Key Takeaways: Navigating Feedback:...

Welcome to a quick, strategy-packed episode where I coach fitpros LIVE on how to electrify their  fitness classes and build an unbreakable community through coaching techniques! I've packed this quick session with golden nuggets from my "Five Keys to Fitness Instructor Mastery" webinar, where I reveal my tried-and-tested strategies for empowering your class participants to fully express themselves. As usual, We're not just talking run-of-the-mill workouts; it's about creating a...

"Did we just become best friends?" Alexa Cawley is one of my favourite voices in the fitness and wellness space, full-stop.  From her role opening up the flagship Lululemon in NYC to overseeing 26 studios with SoulCycle as their Regional Marketing Manager, Alexa shares her journey in falling in love with fitness and wellness (despite failing gym class in high school) and the power of community mixed with brand building. Alexa is the founder of Forever Friday Consulting and the host of the...

WHAT A YEAR. In 2023 - the podcast grew beyond my wildest dreams with some of the BEST and most amazing guests... and we had the most amount of downloads, listens, and episodes published. In this wrap-up, I review those guests and the takeaways, along with my top list of "ins and outs": a. list of trends I'd love to see grow in the next year, and also, a list of things I'm ready to see say sayonara to. I also talk about my new coaching program for wellness + fitness professionals I'm...

Have you ever stared at the podium and wondered, 'Could that be me?' In this episode, I share a bit on my road to the podium (rejection, canceled training groups, injuries) before claiming my spot on the podium, and now as a trainer and coach for other instructors! If you've felt a desire to lead group fitness classes and wonder what it takes, here's a quick episode with five signs that you might be ready right now to step into the role of instructor or coach. We cover the five signs,...

Ever feel like you're filling the silences in class with unnecessary catchphrases? Feel awkward when there's no cheering, so you overuse the call for energy? Not sure how your idol instructors feel comfortable without talking or coaching? This special Instructor Magic Launch Q&A  Excerpt/Episode is for you! This quick Q&A is pulled directly from my first webinar of the R9 launch on how to use silence more effectively when teaching and coaching. I give Rachel a quick answer on...

Buckle up for an inspiring and captivating episode with Courtlyn Fazakas, creator of the Life on the Court platform, Wheelhouse Cycle Club Motivator, and an Instructor at PSYCLE London. With a deep-seated love for dance and fitness,  Courtlyn enlightens us on how these passions have shaped her career and her life. She also shares about her groundbreaking Life On the Court App, which combines cycling, bar and strength training, and running, and her unique coaching style that’s made her a...

Creative Copycats, Plagiarism, and Drawing the Line Between Inspiration and Imitation as a Coach and Creator Have you ever felt the sting of seeing your original work, choreography, social media post or ideas taken or copied... without being given credit? Flat out: it sucks, and it can feel like you've been robbed of something. And in the realm of social media and online communities where content reels reign, trends are fast, and you don't even know who the original creator IS- it's not...

If you're dragging yourself to the studio (or your workplace) and have a deep feeling that you might be "done" with teaching... This episode is for you. In this quick, straight-to-the-point chat I dive into the sensitive topic of recognizing when it's time to make a change in your life, whether you're an indoor cycling instructor or anyone facing burnout and challenges. I even get personal about the time I should have left a workplace sooner than I did, and how it's affected me since....

Join us for an unfiltered and insightful 90-minute guest interview with the one and only Zack Schares from ZaxFit: a Global Fitness Consultant, Lululemon Ambassador, Triathlete, and founder of ZaxFit Indoor Cycling Certifications.   Get ready for some serious truth-telling as we delve into the depths of the fitness industry. 🎙️ Episode Highlights: Breaking Ground in Mexico: Zack's journey includes launching Mexico's first series of boutique fitness brands, workshops, and indoor cycling...

My take on Community > Competition in the Fitness Industry? Sometimes, it's b******t. Stay with me: I don't think it should be. In fact, I think Community Over Competition is the thing that makes group fitness magic. It's what quiets the ego, centers our clients/riders, and lifts everyone up. It moves our entire industry forward and therefore helps more people have the lifechanging impact we know is possible through group fitness. But sometimes, people use it as a slogan for a...

Welcome to the Instructor Magic Masterclass Series! Every round of Instructor Magic, I hire expert fit pros to deliver Masterclasses as Guest Coaches to enrich the overall educational experience inside my program. As a part of the Summer School Launch of Instructor Magic, I'm releasing *mini* excerpts of some of these masterclasses to show what types of discussions and support are inside my signature course OUTSIDE of the core curriculum. Because... starting out as a fit pro can be a...

Harry and Felicia are the co-founders of House of Ride, a vibrant community collective that brings together indoor cycling instructors from various backgrounds and studios. They are two incredible instructors who are making such a positive impact in the fitness industry by empowering instructors and creating unique cycling experiences and concepts. We dive into how to encourage fitness professionals to invest in themselves, build diverse skill sets, and take control of their careers. Through...

In this solo episode, Hannah answers the *MOST* asked question from Instructor Magic students... How to build fire energy when you have a small room. I break down the 5 Keys (Steps) to building a total VIP, high-energy class in a step-by-step process, even when you have 6 people registered! Summary/Key Points  Factors that lead to slow seasons, small class sizes How to approach a ride differently (House Party vs. Concert) What a VIP experience can look like and how to "surprise and...

I'm so thrilled to welcome today's guest, the incredible Mariana Salazar. Mariana is a certified group fitness coach and creator of The Experience MX, a sold-out fitness getaway that holds one clear intention: create a safe space where people can reconnect with their soul and find their community. Our three main pillars: movement, connection and collaboration.  Mariana shares the journey from coach to event creator and the learning curve (like, almost needing to sell her car to make it...

From Musical Theatre to the SoulCycle Podium: Ryan Jones has always carved his own unique path to serving others and developing an authentic voice of his own. Ryan is a Senior SoulCycle Instructor and on the Talent Development Team: training up and coming instructors after nearly 10 years working for the company himself. We talk about imposter syndrome, comparison, competition within instructors and in the industry, social media and the *realities* of delivering an experience that's truly...

One of the HARDEST jobs we have as instructors or coaches is to look at how many people sign up for our classes and figure out what’s going to make MORE of them come back. And, sometimes the reasons they don’t show up has NOTHING to do with you. (Like a snowstorm in April 🙄) In my latest podcast episode I talk about 10 Things that can affect your numbers and why- And what do do about them so you can feel confident the next time you open your schedule and see how many bikes are filled...

This episode is so good, friends.  Guest: Christa Gurka, Founder and CEO of Pilates in the Grove and Business Coach for Fitness Professionals + Wellness Entrepreneurs.  We are THRILLED to have Christa Gurka join us to share her wisdom on how fitness and wellness entrepreneurs can turn their passion into profit and scale to 7 figures- without being in the studio more than 10 hours a week (if you want). ABOUT: Christa is the proud owner of Pilates in the Grove, a successful fitness studio in...

Ever feel out-of-control, ravenous, exhausted, or just plain DEPLETED?  For women, this will happen pretty predictably once a month- rocking our routines or making the day-to-day just *harder* when we're fighting against our body's rhythms. (Things like teaching a spin class on day 1 of your period...) Today's guest shares how we can live in alignment with our menstrual cycles to better leverage the natural energetic cycles of our bodies, feed ourselves, and plan for rest/recovery/hustle...

Hear me out: I'm not here for the glamorization of hustling 365. And, also: an unpopular opinion of mine is that everyone who's after a big goal will need to hustle *for a season of their life* to get there . The journey: Hustle Season to CEO Season This episode I share my experiences with hustling with intention, how to schedule in rest, how to celebrate, and how the hustle season will set you up for a CEO season: with grit, work ethic, and hustling above the norm... without getting...

What if you could forgive yourself and realize you did exactly what you needed to survive?  What if you could dig into your grief and use it to create art and gifts for the world? What if processing your emotions and becoming aware - not a bigger title or job or money- was the biggest key to happiness?  What if healing was actually learning how to hold pain?  These are just SOME of the questions my guest and I talk about today, where we  dig into the hardest experiences of our lives and how...

*Instructor Magic closes tonight at midnight- use code FEB50 for your final offer to slide in before the next round!* I might have juuuuust ruffled some feathers with this episode title... but hear me out. The real title is: No One Cares About Your Playlist As Much As You Do... Here's 5 Things to Focus On Instead.  ^ that might have ruffled even more feathers. I constantly get asked "how much time" I spend on my playlists, and the answer usually surprises people: 20 minutes, probably...