Lead Your Tribe

What is the best way for you to use your energy? How should you make important decisions? It turns out, it might be different for each person.Dale and I are big fans of learning about things outside of our industry and what we do day to day. You never know how these lines of curiosity will end up improving your skills or help with making connections.Recently I've been learning about something called Human Design. Human Design (or HD for short) is a way to understand how you're uniquely wired. I've found it very helpful with picking what projects to focus on and the best way for me to get work done.In this episode I take a look at Dale's HD chart and we find his type and inner authority.Through trial and error Dale is doing a pretty good job already of living his design, but once we reach the way he makes decisions, we find a few things he can work on.I hope you'll enjoy this very different (yet still Kyle and Dale style) episode of the Dale & Kyle Show.

In today's episode we're talking about discounting your prices. Should you do it? And if so how?We're approaching the biggest sale day of the year. So big that it's spread from it's originating country and is now being observed by retailers around the world.I'm of course talking about Black Friday (and Cyber Monday).Dale and I discuss when you should discount and when you shouldn't. Also how much to discount and how to use bundles as a way to not cheapen your services.Links to things we mentioned: Website: Create & Sell Dale's website: Energetic Education Kyle's website: Bootcamp Ideas

In today's episode we're talking about stress, uncertainty and the ways we avoid it.(You may notice a new show format: We're shedding the 'business' style podcast name so we can get more personal. We hope these conversations between two father, business men and friends are valuable in your own lives as a parent, business owner and human being.)Dale was feeling a bit flat a the start of this session so we decided to use a bit of a trick that can help you feel better: asking questions and being interested in someone else.Kyle had recently had some insights about keeping busy in order to avoid his emotions so the pair kick off talking about that and Kyle shares what has been helping him be more present.If you're feeling stressed, anxious or uncertain about the state of the world right now, this one is for you.Links to things we mentioned: Website: Wade Brill Website: Andy Hobson App: Insight Timer Meditation: Peace Walking Meditation Dale's website: Energetic Education Kyle's website: Bootcamp Ideas

In today's episode we've been inspired by R U OK? Day to talk about how we check-in with our friends.(You may notice a new show format: We're shedding the 'business' style podcast name so we can get more personal. We hope these conversations between two father, business men and friends are valuable in your own lives as a parent, business owner and human being.)Before we hit record, we were talking about that fact that R U OK? Day is great for spreading awareness about mental health, but what if we practiced it every week?What are you currently doing to check-in with those around you?Dale has four different ways to check-in for you to try, plus a little gift for you too.Here they are for your reference: The Emoji Check-In – Message: Can you send me 3 emojis and explain them? I will do it back. 1 to 10 Scale – Message: On a scale of 1-10, how are you feeling? I just want a number back. Then: How can I take that 6 and turn it into an 8? The PAL Message – Each morning pick one person and send the message: I'm proud of you because… I admire this about you… I love this about you… Handwritten Note in a Book – Buy a book, write a note in the cover and mail it to someone. Gift:If you need help with number 4, perhaps you can't afford doing this right now, you're in luck. Simply email Dale the name of a person and why you are grateful for them and he'll send a copy of his book book to someone on your behalf (limited to the first 5 people).Links to things we mentioned: Website: RUOK Day Dale's book: All Work No Play: A Surprising Guide to Feeling More Mindful, Grateful and Cheerful Dale's website: Energetic Education Kyle's website: Bootcamp Ideas

Selling is merely helping someone change their point of view. From convincing your partner that there is a right way to stack the dishwasher to selling what you do to your potential customers.One way leads to an argument or flat our dismissal, the other way leads to them seeing your point of view.The key is starting with understanding that persons world view right now. How can we see things they way they see things?That's what we talk about in today's episode.Links to things we mentioned: Cards: Daily Mission Cards Community Platform: Circle Website: BootCraft Dale's website: Energetic Education Kyle's website: Bootcamp Ideas

Having known Dale for some time I've been struck by his ability to not only move through challenging times, but also be a beacon to of support and understanding to those around him.Whenever we talk about it one book often comes up: The Go-Giver.Struggling with the current lockdown I bought myself a copy on a whim and read it that week (it's nice a short). It challenged me so much that I knew I needed to talk to Dale about it.This is that conversation, recorded for you to hear. We go through the different sections of the book and Dale shares how each section effected him with real-world examples.Enjoy.UnSponsors:We avoid using ads on Lead Your Tribe. Instead we focus on building our own products and services for you. If you'd like to support us check these out:BootCraft provides a library of creative workout ideas and drills for smart group fitness trainers. Smart because they save time and create better workout their campers love. Check it out.Fitness Game Zone is the place to go for Connection Before Content. Start every workout, workshop or class by getting people engaged and having fun. Hundreds of plans to choose from. Check it out.Links to things we mentioned: Book: The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann Dale's website: Energetic Education Kyle's website: Bootcamp Ideas

We can accomplish much more than we think in a year. And much less than we think in a day.Recently Kyle heard Charles Duhigg say this on a podcast:Throughout history, there's only been one killer productivity app, and it is, thinking more deeply, training ourselves to think more deeply about the choices that we are making, to make sure that what I am doing right now, aligns with what I think is most important, and acknowledging that it might be different yesterday and it might be different tomorrow, but at least right now, I'm thinking about that and I'm making a choice to get closer to it.Charles Duhigg, on Dare to LeadIt sparked today's conversation where we explore how productivity isn't always about doing more work, but rather knowing what you need to do in that moment.Some days we need to allow space and time. Other days we need to prioritise something else. Sometimes it's cleaning the house, sometimes going for a walk. Sometimes just putting on our boots and wading in.

Ever look at someone else's business and think:'Wow, they get so much done!'What you're probably seeing is the result of lots of tiny experiments.Experiments help us discover if there is a need for our idea. Some work out and some fail. By making them a habit we can stave off stagnating or losing too much when one thing fails.This week on Lead Your Tribe, Dale and I share some of our current experiments to give you a few examples.

In this episode I find out how Dale managed to go from teacher and PT to a full-time speaker and presenter.As Dale mentions early on, getting into that line of work is 'not for the faint hearted'. Luckily, Dale shares with us what he learned along the way from doing workshops for free to five-figure bookings.Non-Sponsors:We avoid using ads on Lead Your Tribe. Instead we focus on building our own products and services for you. If you'd like to support us check these out:BootCraft provides a library of creative workout ideas and drills for smart group fitness trainers. Smart because they save time and create better workout their campers love. Check it out.Fitness Game Zone is the place to go for Connection Before Content. Start every workout, workshop or class by getting people engaged and having fun. Hundreds of plans to choose from. Check it out.Links to things we mentioned: Video: Dale's TEDx Talk Website: The PE Geek Book: Talk like TED by Carmine Gallo Dale's website: Energetic Education Kyle's website: Bootcamp Ideas

Do you suffer from anxiety? Or are you someone who doesn't? Either way we hope this episode will help you understand your anxiety or that of those around you better.In this episode Kyle talks about the severe anxiety he experienced around a recent trip. Over the course of his conversation with Dale (and Dale listening and asking good questions) you'll get to hear Kyle find some revelations around why he was feeling so anxious.Dale also shares his insights from having today's conversation and they share some of their go-to methods for helping deal with anxiety in day to day life.Non-Sponsors:We avoid using ads on Lead Your Tribe. Instead we focus on building our own products and services for you. If you'd like to support us check these out:BootCraft provides a library of creative workout ideas and drills for smart group fitness trainers. Smart because they save time and create better workout their campers love. Check it out.Fitness Game Zone is the place to go for Connection Before Content. Start every workout, workshop or class by getting people engaged and having fun. Hundreds of plans to choose from. Check it out.Links to things we mentioned: Dale's book: All Work No Play: A Surprising Guide to Feeling More Mindful, Grateful and Cheerful Dale's website: Energetic Education Kyle's website: Bootcamp Ideas

This week on Lead Your Tribe, Kyle Wood interviews Andrea Hayes!Andrea is the Managing Partner at Change Maker Academy, working alongside Dr. Berardi to help change makers turn their passion for health & fitness into a powerful purpose and a wildly successful career.She's also the Program Manager at the University of Victoria's Innovation Centre, where she teaches, mentors, and establishes key connections for budding entrepreneurs.Over the last 10 years, she's started several companies inside — and outside — of the health and fitness space.I know what it's like to succeed at something I didn't love, to fail at something I was deeply passionate about, and to finally win at something I love with people I love working with.There's a difference between building a career or a business, and building a life that you love. I find a deep sense of meaning supporting other health and fitness professionals on their journeys as they find success, based on their own successmetrics.She currently lives in British Columbia, Canada with her fiancé and their massive cat, Jerry. When she's not mentoring otherentrepreneurs, she enjoys taking bike rides to the local coffee shops, hiking, and laughing so loud that her friends can detect where sheis.In this episode we talk about: What Andrea's middle initial ‘D' stands for and why. Why Andrea's response to the pandemic impacted fitness industry was to create a Book Club. Why you should show up even when you might fail. How having a team forces you to lift your game. Which personality assessments we love and how they've helped our personal and business lives.

What happens when we try to do something that's outside our comfort zone?Inevitably, there will be moments of failure. Things outside of our control will happen. And we'll have to deal with the disappointment.What's in our control is how we deal with it.Dale and Kyle share how they've dealt with recent disappointments and moved on from them. From recent pandemic related disappointments to past disappointments (because when we feel new disappointments, it brings up those from the past too), they hold nothing back.Non-Sponsors:We avoid using ads on Lead Your Tribe. Instead we focus on building our own products and services for you. If you'd like to support us check these out:BootCraft provides a library of creative workout ideas and drills for smart group fitness trainers. Smart because they save time and create better workout their campers love. Check it out.Fitness Game Zone is the place to go for Connection Before Content. Start every workout, workshop or class by getting people engaged and having fun. Hundreds of plans to choose from. Check it out.Links to things we mentioned:Podcast episode on PTSD and the Coronavirus pandemic: Vulnerability with Brigadier General Michael “Johnny Bravo” Drowley | A Little Bit of Optimism Instagram: @Phillip Island Fire Brigade Dale's book: All Work No Play: A Surprising Guide to Feeling More Mindful, Grateful and Cheerful Spotify Playlist: Kyle's Crying Playlist Podcast episode on the stress cycle: Brené with Emily and Amelia Nagoski on Burnout and How to Complete the Stress Cycle | Unlocking Us Website: The Ready State Video: Best bloke in the world – Hamish and Andy Book: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Dale's website: Energetic Education Kyle's website: Bootcamp Ideas

Show Notes:Questions we cover in this week's episode: Is connecting on social media the same as connecting offline? What benefit am I getting from social media? How can I be more purposeful? What about a daily phone call instead of a daily post? What are some ways to connect offline? How to set up a ‘connection exchange'. Is time spent connecting ‘work'? At the end of the episode I warp things up with 3 tips we recommend to help you feel more connected through this time: Unscheduled commute or walk and talk time. Weekly scheduled calls and catch ups instead of leaving to chance. Instead of posting on social media, reach out personally. Sponsors:We self sponsor Lead Your Tribe. If you'd like to support us check these out:BootCraft provides a library of creative workout ideas and drills for smart group fitness trainers. Smart because they save time and create better workout their campers love. Check it out.Fitness Game Zone is the place to go for connection before content. Start every workout, workshop or class by getting people engaged and having fun. Hundreds of plans to choose from. Check it out.Links to things we mentioned: BCI Boost: Relationships and Retention Documentary: The Social Dilemma Podcast epside: Creative/Curious Work – Jim Collins on Brené Brown App: Marco Polo Article: 36 Questions That Lead To Love App: Voxer Movie: Wanted Dale's website: Energetic Education Kyle's website: Bootcamp Ideas

Last week we talked a lot about adversity so this week it felt natural to continue that conversation on and talk about drive.Drive. Willpower. Motivation. Gumption. That thing that helps us achieve big goals and ride through the tough times.Here are some of the questions we cover in this episode: What drives us? How can I get motivated? What’s the slump that comes after a big project is finished? How hard should we push ourselves? Can we use goals and bucket lists to motivate us? How do I keep up my long-term drive? How do I start my day on the right foot? Is being selfish okay? How can I build my self-esteem and self-belief? Link to things we mentioned: Dale’s book: All Work No Play: A Surprising Guide to Feeling More Mindful, Grateful and Cheerful Dale’s website: Energetic Education Kyle's website: Bootcamp Ideas

A quick announcement: Dale’s new book All Work No Play: A Surprising Guide to Feeling More Mindful, Grateful and Cheerful is now out. Keep an eye out for it in your local bookstore or online.We touch on the vulnerability of writing a book and putting something permanent out there and then I dive into some surprising things I learned about Dale while reading the book.Some of the other topics we discuss are: Is it okay to see a therapist? How do we find our way out of terrible work situations? Why you’ve got to build a connection before you can teach anything. How do I create space to think and feel? In what ways do I avoid thinking and feeling? What does resilience mean? Is it different to stubbornness? Show notes: https://www.bootcampideas.com/podcast/

In today's episode of Lead Your Tribe we talk about boundaries.As trainers we're often the type of people who give a lot of ourselves to others. Because of that it can be hard to create a work schedule that suits our needs.We talk about the power of saying no and using boundaries as an opportunity to listen and learn. We also talk about working out your 'magic' time which is your best time of day to do work.Other things we touch on are how to block out distractions, designing your life and why you should regularly throw out your checklist.Listen in above or in your favourite podcast app.

With so many ideas and opportunities available to you, it can be overwhelming and difficult to know which one's to put your precious time into. In this episode we show you a simple way to get focused.

Get started this year by reflecting on 2020.

In this special and final episode of Lead Your Tribe, we take a moment to look back at 2020.

How To Accept The Things We Can’t Control

On today's show, I catch up with one of my good mates Jason Butty. We discuss a number of different skills and actionable techniques you can start using today to make the most out of each and every day and empower your tribe.

Robin Legat is a trainer, podcaster and coach who helps women over 40 become later in life athletes.

We're back with a guest today on Lead Your Tribe, Kristoffer "KC" Carter of This Epic Life.

Why you should measure your online success by engagement, not followers.

In this episode Dale finds out from Anthony Bartolo what makes their fitness community (ACTV Strength Co.) so popular and engaging.

This incredibly timely episode is all about how we can keep showing up despite all of the setbacks this year.

What is Imposter Syndrome? It’s that feeling you get when you think about putting yourself out there and a little voice pops up inside your head and says: ‘Who do you think you are to do that?’

A tribe will follow a strong brand with a clear story. Here are the 3 keys we believe every brand (especially small brands) needs in order to attract followers and make an impact.

How to overcome your fear of putting yourself out there and how to find your own authentic voice.

The Trainers Tribe is getting a new name.

Today's episode is all about creating and launching your thing!

By teaming up with someone you can create something amazing that neither one of you could have created by yourselves. But there are pit falls to be wary of. How to you find someone you can trust? Do you split things 50/50? Is it better to hire someone or partner with them? That and more answered in today’s episode of The Trainers Tribe.

How to grow a community of people who will follow what you do and, in turn, be happy to buy products from you.

Have you got a great idea? Perhaps a new service you've been wanting to add in addition to your group fitness sessions. How do you know if it will take off?

Want to know if your idea for your group sessions will work? Start by asking yourself: Will this solve a problem for my clients?

While face-to-face interactions are definitely missed, I'm sure you are starting to see the power of running things online and how you can leverage your time a lot better.

If your marketing and business growing efforts seem to be getting no traction, it’s possible that you’re using the wrong Tactics.

It's come time to upskill - either because you need more points for your registration or you're feeling ready to learn - but how do you pick a good course to spend your money on?

With so much going on at the moment, it can be hard to still get your name and your businesses out name out there (in a way that's respectful).

Now we’re several months into various stages of lockdown, it’s time to look at your online sessions (and face-to-face one’s too) and start adding back in some wow and excitement.

In this much more personal episode, Dale and Kyle check in on what they are feeling at the moment, the struggles of living in a global pandemic and what they are doing to try to stay hopeful and positive.

We look at books and reading and share 3 books each that forever changed out lives after reading them.

To do lists seem like a good idea but between planning and teaching classes, being there for your clients, and all the behind the scenes that need to be done in the business and then taking care of your house and family the time runs out quickly. Today we want to help!

Sometimes it seems that no matter how good your sessions some clients still find excuses to be flaky. We explain why in this episode.

This week on The Trainers Tribe we're continuing on from last weeks episode which is all about how to return to running your face-to-face sessions and make them even better than before.

There is a great opportunity to be had right now for group fitness business owners. In today's episode we talk about how to relaunch your bootcamp to the world and make it better than before (for both you and your clients).

As restrictions begin to ease, what’s the best way for you to return to face-to-face training? That, and more, is what we cover in today's episode of The Trainers Tribe.

Did you know the questions you ask yourself can have more impact on your success than knowing the right answers?

Is being successful really about adding new clients to your business every week? When is enough clients... enough?

Facebook ads, sales pitches, cold calls. Does the thought of doing all of that make you want to curl up in a ball? There is another way to find clients, a better way, a more respectful way, and that’s what Dale and Kyle are talking about in today’s podcast episode.

It looks to be that this is our new way of life for now. Have you felt the emotional slump yet now that truth is landing home? It’s so important to look after yourself in this new reality so that you can keep showing up for your clients. How you can do that is exactly what we're talking about in today's episode.