Coaches Corner
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While we have a lot of free content on all things health and fitness, I know that very often as a coach (whether you are a personal trainer or a nutrition coach), you have specific questions and issues that aren’t covered by the general health and fitness stuff. So the aim of this page is to create a place where coaches can come and get their specific questions answered. Unfortunately, there aren’t that many places where coaches can get access to the information they need, and this generally leads to very enthusiastic and intelligent people leaving the industry.
So our goal is to make this a place where you can learn, and become the best coach you can be.
If you want to dig deeper into this stuff, we do also offer a variety of courses too.
Coaching Knowledge Base
The goal of this section is to help you rapidly increase your experience as a coach, and to get access to the knowledge you need to succeed. The information you will find here is the same kind of information we teach on our courses and have honed in our own coaching practice.
Coaching Development
- What Is My Coaching Footprint
- Why Your Clients Struggle to Stick to Diets and How You Can Help Them Succeed
- 10 Creative Ways to Motivate Clients Who Hate Exercise
- Build Lasting Healthy Habits In Your Clients With Habit Stacking
- 10 Ways To Build Stronger Client-Coach Relationships
- 7 Essential Nutrition Coaching Tips Every Coach Needs To Hear
- 10 Common Mistakes Coaches Make and How To Avoid Them
- Why Successful Coaches Focus On Habits Rather Than Outcomes
- Key Skills To Teach Your Clients
- How to Identify and Address Limiting Beliefs in Your Clients
- How Identity Shapes Behaviour
- Good Coaches Focus On The Process Rather Than The Outcome
- A Step-by-Step Framework for Coaching Identity Transformation
- Using Socratic Questioning In Your Coaching
- 6 Ways To Get Clients Back On Track After They Lose Motivation
- The Role of Agency and Autonomy in Client Success
- Coaching Clients With An All-or-Nothing Mindset
- Habit Formation vs Habit Disruption
- Setting Process Goals Rather Than Outcome Goals With Clients
Business and Career Development
Coaching Resources & Tools
Here you will find a variety of resources and tools that can help you with your coaching practice. We have many resources and tools planned out, so please do check back frequently to stay up to date with what we are building.
Nutrition Calculators
Exercise Calculators
Case Studies
Coaching is a challenging business. But one thing that can really accelerate your abilities is seeing examples of successful interventions. It quickly allows you to become a much better problems solver, and to help more people achieve their goals. So the goal of this section is to provide you with a variety of case studies that will show you what works and what doesn’t.
Exercise Case Studies
Latest Posts On Coaching
How to Identify and Address Limiting Beliefs in Your Clients
As a health and fitness coach, you’ve probably noticed something interesting about your clients. Some seem to hit their stride quickly, while others struggle despite having the same knowledge, resources, and support. Often, the difference isn’t physical; it’s mental....
Setting Process Goals Rather Than Outcome Goals With Clients
Setting process goals rather than outcome goals with your clients will lead you to get better results with your clients. If you’re a newer coach in the health and fitness space, you’ve probably heard clients say things like, “I want to lose 20 pounds” or “I want to...
Coaching Career Development Timeline
Coaching career development can be tricky. When you decide to become a health and fitness coach, you’re not just stepping into a job, you’re entering a profession that has the power to transform lives. This may seem trite or hyperbolic, but it is the reality. Coaching...
Helping Vegans Eat Enough Protein Case Study
A frequent challenge many nutrition coaches face is helping vegans eat enough protein. While plant-based diets are packed with health benefits, they often require a more deliberate approach to achieve the right balance of macronutrients, especially protein. This case...
How to Market Your Personal Training Services Effectively in 2025
I’ve seen the fitness industry evolve dramatically over the years. Marketing strategies that worked a decade ago are now obsolete, and staying ahead of the curve requires constant adaptation. If you’re a newer coach or even a veteran looking to sharpen your skills,...
Habit Formation vs. Habit Disruption
Habit formation vs habit disruption; which should you focus on? When you’re coaching clients to make lasting changes in their health, fitness, and overall lifestyle, one of the biggest challenges is addressing their habits. Habits, both good and bad, have a profound...
Key Skills To Teach Your Clients
As a health and fitness coach, your primary role is to guide clients toward achieving their health and wellness goals. But your ultimate goal? Helping them reach a stage where they don’t need you anymore. There are a few key skills to teach your clients if you want...
Good Coaches Focus On The Process Rather Than The Outcome
I’ve been a coach for a longer time than I would like to admit, and I have seen the industry evolve a lot, new techniques have emerged, and a lot has changed. However, one principle has remained timeless, and one I wish I had learned earlier is the importance of...
Why Successful Coaches Celebrate Habits Rather Than Outcomes
Understanding why successful coaches celebrate habits rather than outcomes will change the way you coach your clients for the better. As a coach, it’s tempting to focus on outcomes. Your client loses 10 kilos, their deadlift max improves by 25 kilos, or they finally...
How to Build Confidence as a New Coach
Understanding how to build confidence as a new coach is vital to achieving your true potential. If you’ve recently become a coach, either a personal trainer or nutrition coach, congratulations! You’re embarking on a career where you can make a profound impact on...
Coaching Clients With An All-or-Nothing Mindset
Coaching clients with an all-or-nothing mindset can be incredibly difficult, but there are ways to help these clients. If you’ve been coaching for any length of time, you’ve likely encountered clients trapped in the "all-or-nothing" mindset. It’s a pattern of thinking...
Understanding the Client Journey: A Guide for Coaches
As a health and fitness coach, whether you're working in-person or online, a crucial aspects of your work is understanding the client journey. Coaching isn't just about what happens during your sessions; it’s about the entire experience your client goes through,...