The Quality Coach Podcast with Jasmine Braxton

After getting your trainer certification you can easily feel scattered as to what to focus on first with clients because there seems to 1,000 things to consider all at once.Wouldn't it be great if you just had a short list?In today's episode I break down 2 of the big skillsets that you can invest your energy into learning so that you don't have to reinvent the wheel.Learn more about the trainer community:COACH UNLOCKEDIf you enjoyed today's episode, please: Subscribe! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your Instagram Story and tag me @jasminebraxton.co Leave a rating or review on Apple Podcast or Spotify

You're frustrated with all the effort you put into marketing yourself on social media, in the gym, and in your community but aren't getting the type and amount of clients from it as you hoped for? In this episode I talk about how having an ideal client fixes all of that. Specifically I answer the questions:What is an ICA?Why is having one so important?Why do I need an ICA?How do I figure out which clients I don't want to train?Get Ideal Client Clarity here.Free resource for simpler programming:5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design SimpleShow your love for the show and leave a review on Apple Podcasts!WEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.co SOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.co

Are you a trainer who panics a little as summer arrives because your client load gets lighter and landing new clients feels like an uphill battle? This is a common hurdle many have to face, especially if the first half of the year wasn't as profitable as you'd hoped. That is why in today's episode I'm covering 3 ways you can use the slow seasons in fitness as a personal trainer to prepare for when you're busy with clients again.In this episode I discuss:Ways to reframe your approach so that you don't spend your summer stressed outThe 3 practical strategies that will help you manage the slower months in your businessRESOURCES MENTIONED:Ideal Client ClarityFREE RESOURCE FOR SIMPLER PROGRAMMING:5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design Simple**Show your support for the podcast:**1. Rate and review on Apple Podcast!2. Subscribe & share with your coach friends!WEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.coSOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.co

In this episode I continue the conversation of the more productive ways you go about helping a client become more compliant.In this episode I cover using assessments, program periodization, and using a minimum effective dose to improve your program design and help your clients become more consistent with their training.FREE RESOURCE FOR SIMPLER PROGRAMMING:5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design SimpleShow your support for the podcast:Rate and review on Apple Podcast!Subscribe & share with your coach friends!WEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.coSOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.co

At some point in your career as a trainer you're going to have an inconsistent client. And while it's the norm to cast blame on them or even yourself, there is a more productive way to go about helping that client become more compliant. This is part 1 of a 2 part series on how you can better handle the clients that are not as present as the rest of your clientele.In this episode we discuss:A client's mental/emotional stateThe tendencies that shape why client's do and don't actThe type of skills you must have to help your clientFREE RESOURCE FOR SIMPLER PROGRAMMING:5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design SimpleShow your support for the podcast:Rate and review on Apple Podcast!Subscribe & share with your coach friends!WEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.coSOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.coResources Mentioned:4 Tendencies Quiz by Gretchen Rubin

Career Starter - available May 3rd!Join the waitlist to be notified when it drops!In this episode we discuss:What to do once you sign a new clientThe  assessments to useWhat to use to create programThe benefits of a program for you and the clientIf using a programming template is bad  The most helpful PDF you'll ever download:5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design SimpleShow your support for the podcast:Rate and review on Apple Podcast!Subscribe & share with your coach friends!WEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.coSOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.co

At a place in time when it feels everyone on the internet claims they are an expert, you don't have to be one to help train your clients WELL.In this episode I address:The mentality that you have to be an expert to be helpful to your clientsGetting specific to become a better coach and programmer When it's okay to use a programming template that you didn't createSeeing the value in what you bring to your clientsThe Most Helpful PDF you'll ever download:5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design SimpleHey Friend! Do me a solid:Leave a positive review!Subscribe & share with your trainer friends!WEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.coSOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.co

One message I hear loud and clear from personal trainers is that program design stresses you out!In this episode I explain:4 factors that will help bring you clarity, direction, and less overwhelm with how to structure effective programs for clients, plus help you get to the place where you can explain the logic behind what you design.DOWNLOAD:5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design SimpleIf you liked today's episode, do me a solid:Leave a positive review!Subscribe & share with your coach friends!WEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.coSOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.co

How do you financially support yourself while on the path of entrepreneurship in the fitness industry?Listen in as fellow entrepreneur and strength coach, Jessica Mata, and I  as we discuss:Pursuing entrepreneurship during a pandemicThe long game of cash flowBlocking time for business growth Boundaries to respect time and energyAlternatives to hustle cultureThe connection between your professionalism and the client experienceGaining confidence to invest in yourselfYou can find Jessica at:SOCIAL: @meant_for_movementWEB: Meant for MovementIf you liked today's episode, do me a solid:Leave a positive review!Subscribe & share with your coach friends!FREE RESOURCE:Do you find writing programs challenging?Download a copy of 5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design SimpleWEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.coSOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.co

Have you wrestled with imposter syndrome? Compared how you work with clients to other trainers?Struggled with remaining original in a sea of sameness? This is a good listen to address all of that!In this episode I cover:Feeling the pressure to entertain clients Comparing yourself to other trainersBeing qualified to lead Internal stories and barriers you place on yourselfThings to consider to remain authenticYour reputation  Staying power and not being another fitness trendIf you liked today's episode, show the love:Leave a 5 star rating!Subscribe & share with your coach friends!-------FREE RESOURCE:Do you find writing programs challenging?Download a copy of 5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design SimpleWEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.coSOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.co

In this episode we discuss:The not so beautiful realities of being in the fitness industryThe 2 big struggles we see trainers wrestle withSelf-esteem and self awareness as a personFinding your clientsPersonal training being a sales job before a movement jobLearning about yourself as you do businessPeople skillsComparison and self-doubtYou can find Lindsey at:SOCIAL @lindseyheisermancoaching WEB www.lindseyheiserman.com

An area I've seen become a real struggle for coaches no matter where they are in their career is in building trustworthy relationships with clients.This can look like:-Clients fall off after a short period of time-Clients revert back to old habits-Clients lack faith in your processIn this episode we discuss:What's missing in today's coach-client relationshipsHelping clients develop autonomyThe pre-work to training clientsRemoving the shame from fitnessCoaching that makes the biggest impact---You can find Allison at:@allisontenneywww.allisontenneyfitness.comThe Den Download PodcastIf you liked today's episode, do me a solid:Leave a positive review!Subscribe & share with your coach friends!---Do you find writing programs challenging?Download a free copy of 5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design SimpleWEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.coSOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.co

In this episode I cover:Why coaching style matters so muchWhat the different styles of coaching areThe type of client that each coaching style caters toFREE RESOURCE:Download a copy of 5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design Simple-----If you liked today's episode, do me a solid:Post a screenshot & your biggest takeaway to Instagram stories and tag me @jasminebraxton.co so I can repost ya!Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe & share with your trainer friends!-----WEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.coSOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.co

In this episode we discuss:the lack of career opportunities presented to personal trainers after getting a degreethe process of building a career in fitnessthe importance of training in-person before going onlinesetting ourselves apart from the trends in fitnessYou can find Brianna at:@brianna.battlesBriannaBattles.comThe Practice Brave PodcastFREE RESOURCE:Download your copy of 5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design Simple-----If you liked today's episode, do me a solid:Post a screenshot & your biggest takeaway to Instagram stories and tag me @jasminebraxton.co so I can repost ya!Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe & share with your coach friends!-----WEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.coSOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.co

It's frustrating to think the only place you can use what you know is in the gym. You have a wealth of knowledge! It's time you fully use it to your advantage. In today's episode learn how to start leveraging the knowledge from your certs that doesn't require you to spend more time on the gym floor trading hours for dollars.FREE RESOURCE:Download a copy of 5 Industry Secrets To Make Program Design Simple-----If you liked today's episode, do me a solid:Post a screenshot & a takeaway to Instagram stories and tag me @jasminebraxton.co so I can repost ya!Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts.Subscribe & share with your coach friends!-----WEBSITE: www.jasminebraxton.coSOCIAL: @jasminebraxton.co