#385 Dean Somerset: Life Lessons from Two Decades of Personal Training
Release Date: 03/21/2023
#408 Michelle Carroll: Body Image And Fitness Professionals
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Michelle Carroll is a body image coach who believes there is more to life than burpees and broccoli. Her dream is for fitness to become more inclusive and push beyond the physical which is what drives her to do the work she does, supporting personal trainers in rebuilding their relationship with food and their body so they can help their clients to do the same. Michelle is currently researching the field of body image and personal training for her PhD, has an online coaching business, her own podcast, and delivers training to fitness professionals, educating on how we can look beyond body...
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#407 Meet The New Hosts: Jake Weekes
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#406 Meet The New Hosts: Maggie Elliott
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#405 Meet The New Hosts: Claire Winter
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#404 Meet The New Hosts: Chris Burgess
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#403 Dan Mee: Lessons Learned Going From 1-1 PT to Facility Owner.
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#402 Dr. Janet Withall: How to Start Working With The Elderly Population (Repost)
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#401 Dr Barbara Oakley: Upgrade Your Learning. Upgrade Your Career.
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#400: The career advice every personal trainer needs
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#399 Connor Heffernan: The History of Weight Training
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Looking for a new protein shake...how about one made of… fish?! Welcome to an intriguing journey through the annals of the fitness industry. We delve into the genesis of progressive weight training, examine how popular exercises have transformed over the last century, and explore why understanding the past 100 years could be key to flourishing in the next five. This conversation was truly eye-opening. It's all too easy to be swept up by the "Next big thing" without recognising that, in fact, a variant of it has probably already come and...
info_outlineIn the last episode of the Lift The Bar podcast, we explored Harriet's journey as she transitioned careers to become a personal trainer. Today's episode features a guest at the other end of the spectrum.
Dean Somerset boasts 20 years of experience as a personal trainer. He is a world-renowned course instructor and speaker. Curious about how he achieved such success? This episode delves into his humble beginnings at a commercial gym, his strategies to build an initial client base, and his insights on making career decisions. We also discuss the ever-present debate: which is more important, lifestyle or money?
Timestamps
01:26- Imposter Syndrome
06:34- Why did Dean stay in a commercial gym for so long?
10:12- How important is it for new trainers to look for the right gym?
11:52- Did Dean ever consider being an employed trainer?
14:14- What would Dean change about his early career?
16:48- How to develop people skills.
21:42- Dean’s advice for a struggling PT
24:06- Focusing on lead generation inside vs outside of a gym.
27:10- What else should trainers do early in their career?
29:29- Why Dean didn’t open a facility?
33:47- What is the best piece of advice Dean’s ever been given?
33:57- What would Dean change about the fitness industry?
34:42- What would a national campaign for personal training look like?
35:28 Advice for a PT who has fallen out of love with coaching.
Find Out More About Dean:
- Website: https://deansomerset.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dsomerset1/?hl=en
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