Eric Malzone is one of my favorite people. I first”met” Eric several years ago when he invited me to take part in an invite only mentorship he was offering alongside several other fitness professionals he invited to take part.
It was a lovely experience and I met a handful of lifetime friends from that group.
Eric is a genuine soul and he’s given more to the industry than he’s taken. I love my chats with him, and my recent one with him – on his Future of Fitness Podcast– was no different.
The State of Coaching 2023
I can’t recall verbatim what we discussed in it’s entirety – I mean, we recorded this episode back in March – but what I CAN tell you is that we had an authentic conversation on what it means to be a coach and what it means to actually be coaching.
And, in all likelihood, there was a reference or two (or three) to deadlifts and Lord of the Rings.
You can listen to the episode wherever it is you tend to listen to such things:
One of my favorite people in the world is Eric Malzone. I mean, he’s a really good friend, so of course it makes sense he’s ranked high on that list.
Somewhere lodged between my wife, my kid, and Jason Bourne.
Eric’s a great coach, and he works with a litany of other fitness professionals on how to grow & build their respective businesses and brands. He also runs a very popular podcast, one of which I’ve been invited on as a guest several times.
In my latest appearance he and I discuss how being an introvert in the coaching industry can be an asset, but needs some slightly different approaches. We also talk about sawing a couch in half and when life serves up hot dumpster fires.
The Future of Fitness Podcast: Vulnerability in Crisis…and Cat Memes
I had the pleasure of being invited back onto The Future of Fitness Podcast recently with my good friend Eric Malzone. If there’s ever a time to sit down, take a breath, and really talk about your feelings…it’s now.
There’s no sugarcoating anything.
Stuff sucks.
At this point I want nothing more than to tell 2020 to just go stfuuuuuuu.
Like many other fitness professionals out there I’m at a loss as to what to say and what to expect. I’m trying to figure things out as I go too.
Like:
Should I purchase the Pro or Business plan on Zoom?
How can I best serve my clients?
What can I expect once things turn back to normal? What will “normal” even be or consist of? What percentage of clients will come back to the gym?
How hard am I going to have to resist tossing my face into an ax over (gym) lease and rent negotiations?
Will my wife ever see me NOT wear gray sweatpants again?
I don’t know a lot, but what I do know is that it’s okay to feel our feelings during this weird, weird time. I don’t know about you, but I feel pretty damn vulnerable of late and I discuss it during my chat with Eric.
Give it a listen below.
Or check it out on The Future of Fitness website – HERE.
I’ll be making my first appearance – ever (<— how’s that possible?) – in the wonderful state of North Carolina this coming March to put on my popular Coaching Competency Workshop.
Full details (date, location, itinerary, how to register) can be found HERE.
EARLY BIRD rate is currently in effect ($50 off regular price), so make sure to take advantage of it while you can.
Don’t expect “perfect” from your clients, especially new ones. Perfect technique, perfect nutrition compliance, etc. They don’t need the added pressure.
Nothing like a KSD article to kick everyone in the ass.
“All you have to do is start.
And then, moments will keep moving, as moments do.”
I thoroughly enjoy reading Krista’s writing. I mean, part me hates her guts because she’s soooo good. But then the other part of me remembers how much of a writing crush I have on her and all is forgotten.
I’m always asked what are some podcasts that I like or listen to?
Here’s one.
Eric is a superb interviewer and he has an uncanny ability to make conversation flow seamlessly. He’s also one of the more prolific podcasters, releasing a new episode every couple of days with some pretty big names to boot.
Dean Somerset, Dan John, Jonathan Goodman, Sarah Duvall, Pat Rigsby, Jessi Kneeland, and some weirdo with the last name Gentilcore.
What’s more he interviews an eclectic array of fitness professionals ranging from those who focus on body recomposition or the ketogenic lifestyle to those who’s cup of tea is fitness marketing and brand awareness.
It’s superb, and if you’re looking for a new podcast to follow you’re welcome.
If you don’t have the attention span to read the entire article, you can pick up the gist by looking at the charts at the end.
Fucking A.
SIDE NOTE:HERE‘s my take on the Keto Craze, if you’re interested. I wrote it a few months ago and parallels very much with what Mike has to say (albeit Mike is way more eloquent than I).
