There’s a much better chance of your success when you have a coach!
I’m reminded of when I first started My Pilates Time and invested in a business coach. I also remember my first teaching job at a school and the mentor (the teacher in the room next door) who guided me through that first challenging year! – And of course my first pilates mentor, who inspired me and opened my eyes to the connectedness of the body and the joy of movement.
These coaches have had remarkable impacts on my life, and I’m sure there are teachers or coaches that come to your mind who have helped you over the years.
There are 3 things I think you should look for when choosing to invest in a health and wellness coach.
- The second thing to ask yourself is, “Can they teach what they know?”
To know something and to teach something are two very different things. Can you recall a time during your school life when you had no idea what the teacher was trying to convey? No doubt he or she had a good knowledge of the topic and understood the content of the lesson. But for some reason, the way they communicated didn’t connect with you.
We all learn differently, and respond to instruction and motivating cues in various ways. I have a friend who loves going to the gym where her personal trainer yells at her to “Dig deeper!” That wouldn’t work for me, and knowing how I am motivated helped me find the pilates coach that did suit me.
I’ve found that some women need visual cues, others need touch, while some prefer anatomical directions, others like understanding the reason behind each exercise. - The second thing to ask yourself is. “Can they teach what they know?”
To know something and to teach something are two very different things. Can you recall a time during your school life when you had no idea what the teacher was trying to convey? No doubt he or she had a good knowledge of the topic and understood the content of the lesson. But for some reason, the way they communicated didn’t connect with you.
We all learn differently, and respond to instruction and motivating cues in various ways. I have a friend who loves going to the gym where her personal trainer yells at her to “Dig deeper!” That wouldn’t work for me, and knowing how I am motivated helped me find the pilates coach that did suit me.
I’ve found that some women need visual cues, others need touch, while some prefer anatomical directions, others like understanding the reason behind each exercise.
- The second thing to ask yourself is, “Can they teach what they know?”
To know something and to teach something are two very different things. Can you recall a time during your school life when you had no idea what the teacher was trying to convey? No doubt he or she had a good knowledge of the topic and understood the content of the lesson. But for some reason, the way they communicated didn’t connect with you.
We all learn differently, and respond to instruction and motivating cues in various ways. I have a friend who loves going to the gym where her personal trainer yells at her to “Dig deeper!” That wouldn’t work for me, and knowing how I am motivated helped me find the pilates coach that did suit me.
I’ve found that some women need visual cues, others need touch, while some prefer anatomical directions, others like understanding the reason behind each exercise.
If you answered yes, to all of these 3 questions, then it’s likely that you have found the coach for you!
Investing in a pilates coach is a game changer. When you decide to invest in a coach, you’re actually saying ‘yes’ to investing in yourself. You’re backing yourself by making a financial decision, and that is where the transformation happens.
It’s exciting to embark on a new learning and health plan! I’m here to make it easier for you!
When you join My Pilates Time, here is what you get as a member:
- A weekly plan of classes
- Go at your own pace program – There’s no homework! And you can’t ‘fall behind’ You choose which classes you do, when you do them, and how many each week.
- A beautiful recipe book full of Beth’s favourite healthy recipes
- Choose classes based on intensity, time and area of the body you want to work on.
- Live online classes held via zoom calls 3x per week.
- Access to support from Beth with weekly messages and monthly ‘chat on the mat’ calls.
To become a member, it costs just $29 per month. Click here and let’s get started!
