Best Staci Alden Podcasts (2024)

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Sensible Retreat Planning with Erin Wimert 22:34

2d ago22:34

22:34

As a fitness leader, have you tried or ever considered planning a retreat? They may be on trend, but without the right process and purpose, they can cost your business significant time and money. I'm excited to have Erin Wimert of Panacea Retreats retreat planning advisor, who's eager to share what separates a fitness retreat from a vacation and ho…

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Peloton demise? Thoughts for fitness managers. 46:57

23d ago46:57

46:57

Peloton is back in the news, and the news isn't good once again. There have been thousands of layoffs, the company is seeking to find yet another CEO, and it is still dealing with lawsuits from the past. In this special episode, Shannon Fable and I unpack our thoughts on... - Where virtual as a whole is headed. - How fitness managers must view the …

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What Fitness Managers NEED to Know about HR with Katie Santos 24:59

1M ago24:59

24:59

As fitness managers, most of us understand the importance of working with our human resources teams to ensure we understand. We can communicate our compensation and benefits plans, but what about when things get dicey? Do you know the federal, state, and local employment laws? Do you know that you can be held accountable for if there is an issue wi…

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The Value- Driven Fitness Manager with Victoria Tolbert-Ashley 30:13

2M ago30:13

30:13

The fitness industry has always been a complicated world, but it has become even more complex since the pandemic. Some facilities and businesses have chosen to adjust to this new world, while some are very much stuck in their ways. As a "middle-manager, " we must determine if where we are is the right fit. Life is too short, and there's too much im…

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The Power of Understanding Your Nervous System with Eliza Kingsford 32:23

3M ago32:23

32:23

Understanding and regulating your nervous system as a leader can help you lead with greater clarity, empathy, and resilience. 😶‍🌫️ It allows you to navigate complex challenges while maintaining your well-being and supporting those around you. In this interview with licensed psychotherapist and author Eliza Kingsford, we will dive into how recognizi…

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Making the Club/Studio Website Work FOR You as a Manager 11:31

4M ago11:31

11:31

Club and Studio websites can be so much more than just a landing page for current and prospective clients to learn more about what you do and how you do it. The website can be a place where... frequently questions can be answered, meetings can get booked and feedback can be gathered. We are excited to have Connie Holen, Owner and Founder of Pixalit…

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Episode 11 Team Communication 25:59

8M ago25:59

25:59

Clear, concise, motivating and productive communication is one of the most important skills fitness managers must have. In this episode, Staci and Jessica share their own mistakes and lessons when it comes to communicating with their teams and their favorite strategies to improve communication.By Staci Alden and Jessica Rodgers

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Episode 12 Preparing for January 21:23

8M ago21:23

21:23

Early fall is one of the best times to begin thinking ahead to the "January fitness rush". Staci and Jessica talk about the actions they like to take during early fall and into the holidays to prepare themselves and their teams for January.By Staci Alden and Jessica Rodgers

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Episode 10 Time Management 24:40

8M ago24:40

24:40

Everyone has the same amount of time, and as fitness managers we are asked to accomplish so much on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to be considered successful at what we do. Staci and Jessica share some of their stories and experiences with the tasks they believe are "time wasters" and strategies to eliminate them. They also dive deeper into way…

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Developing A Signature Format Formula 27:33

9M ago27:33

27:33

Creating, building, and offering successful Signature Formats is a unique challenge for fitness facilities. It takes creativity while also staying true to the specific talent, equipment, and formats facilities offer. I had the pleasure of meeting Amanda Young this past summer at the 2023 IDEA World Fitness Convention and attended her excellent sess…

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Creating Exceptional Circuit Offerings with Michael Piercy 31:25

10M ago31:25

31:25

Circuit experiences where clients move from one exercise or station to another for a dynamic and effective workout are timeless formats that remain popular. Circuit formats can become very successful programs with a large dedicated following and help make the most of smaller spaces with limited equipment when executed well. However, if the formula,…

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Episode 9 IDEA 2023 World Fitness Conference Recap 48:26

11M ago48:26

48:26

In this episode, Staci and Jessica will go into detail about what they learned, who they met, and what they saw at the expo of the IDEA World Fitness Convention in Los Angeles. Here are some honorable mentions to check out: TeamUp: Club and Studio Software Struct Club: Music Mapping Software for Group Fitness Instructors WIFA: Women's Fitness Busin…

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Teaching and Managing with Multiple Sclerosis with Tamra Stephenson 24:42

11M ago24:42

24:42

As fitness leaders, we must recognize that fitness instructors and participants come from all walks of life. What actions can we take to find, hire, support, and motivate instructors and applicants with disabilities or as their bodies and lives change throughout their careers? Are our instructors trained and prepared to create an accepting, comfort…

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Turning Clients into Talent with Patricia Norman 20:03

11M ago20:03

20:03

Hiring quality talent in the fitness industry has always been a topic of conversation among managers. Still, now more than ever, the hiring situation in the fitness industry has become dire. As older instructors must either lower their client load or leave their posts completely, there are too many openings and opportunities for younger talent to c…

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Episode 8 The Compensation Equation 51:26

1y ago51:26

51:26

Staci and Jessica share their thoughts on overall compensation for Group Fitness Instructors AND Personal Trainers. They some ideas for creative ways to research what other facilities are paying and ways to compensate teams in the form of money AND education/opportunities. In this episode Staci also talks about the new way to calculate commission f…

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Episode 7 Onboarding New Talent Pt. 2 46:26

1y ago46:26

46:26

The last episode talked about the initial onboarding process, having a schedule, and ways to help them feel comfortable and prepared for the new role. In this episode, we will go further to how to get them officially started, when to check in with them, and what to do with feedback if they are taking over from another instructor or coach.…

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Leading Independent Providers with Billy Polson 23:25

1y ago23:25

23:25

When people work for you, you want to do right by them. But hiring and motivating independent providers who are running their own offerings within your business is very different than managing a team with a more strict "corporate-like" structure. How do you best motivate someone you don’t have less formal authority over? How do you keep them intere…

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Negotiation Power for Fitness Managers with Doris Thews 23:18

1y ago23:18

23:18

Regardless of your title, Fitness Director, Manager, Senior Director, or Supervisor, we must all learn to negotiate. We have to negotiate with instructors about their classes, negotiate with vendors for lower prices, negotiate with upper management for more support, and negotiate with members about our offerings. Negotiation is an art of give and t…

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Opening Doors for Clients and Instructors with Disabilities with Matthew Alexander 34:33

1y ago34:33

34:33

As fitness leaders, we must recognize that fitness instructors and participants come from all walks of life. What are actions we can take to find, hire, support, and motivate instructors and applicants with disabilities? Are our instructors trained and prepared to create an accepting, comfortable, and positive environment for all participants? I’m …

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Episode 6 Onboarding New Talent Pt. 1 The First Weeks 34:33

1y ago34:33

34:33

Onboarding fitness professionals so they feel prepared and comfortable in their new role is challenging AND important. We broke up onboarding into two parts, the initial weeks and the check-in to ensure they continue to feel supported. Staci and Jessica share some of their stories and experiences with new instructors, coaches, and Pilates Teachers.…

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Episode 5 Hiring New Talent Pt. 4 The Final Decision 24:51

1y ago24:51

24:51

Hiring fitness talent has so many steps and parts that we had to break this topic up into FOUR episodes. This fourth and final episode of this series tackles the art of making the final decision. Staci and Jessica share some of their stories and experiences with evaluating the experience with each applicant and at times bringing them in for a secon…

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Episode 4 Hiring New Talent Pt. 3 Auditions 40:19

1+ y ago40:19

40:19

Hiring fitness talent has so many steps and parts that we had to break this topic up into FOUR episodes. This second episode of this series tackles conducting and evaluating auditions. Staci and Jessica share some of their stories and experiences with auditioning fitness instructors and trainers both in-person and online. Then they both share their…

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Episode 3 Hiring New Talent Pt. 2 Interviews 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

38:32

Hiring fitness talent has so many steps and parts that we had to break this topic up into FOUR episodes. This second episode of this series tackles conducting an interview with a fitness applicant. Staci and Jessica share some of their stories and experiences with interviewing fitness instructors and trainers both in-person and online. Then they bo…

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Guide to Reviewing Instructors with Shay Kostabi 24:41

1+ y ago24:41

24:41

Ever provide feedback to an instructor after taking their class or during their annual review and feel like it didn't go as well as it could have or wonder if what you shared actually stuck and will make a difference? Attending classes and providing feedback regularly is a pivotal part of our role as Group Fitness Managers. Without the right delive…

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Turning Divas into Assets with Patricia Liston 12:47

1+ y ago12:47

12:47

How can we as Group Fitness managers succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying more about the instructors who may be more demanding and, dare I say, more challenging than others? In our upcoming interview with Patricia Norman, the Group Fitness Director for all of the "Las Vegas Athletic Clubs" in the Vegas/Henderson valley, we will di…

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Guide to Difficult Conversations with Jessica Maurer 16:45

1+ y ago16:45

16:45

Difficult conversations are an important part of being a good leader; there ARE ways to make them easier and more effective with your team. In this episode, I speak with Jessica Maurer the Senior Director of Instructor Development at Fit4Mom about her strategies for making difficult conversations an expectation, how to approach them, and even make …

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Managing Group Fitness in the New World with Tiffany Hamlin 15:14

1+ y ago15:14

15:14

Disclaimer - Apologies for the feedback from my microphone, wireless headphones are on their way for the next episode! Not only has the entire fitness industry changed in the past two years, but so have the roles and responsibilities of Group Fitness Managers. The ones who've stuck around in this difficult position must recognize what's changed, li…

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Episode 2 Hiring New Talent Pt. 1 Reviewing Resumes 16:18

1+ y ago16:18

16:18

Hiring fitness talent has so many steps and parts that we had to break this topic up into FOUR episodes. This first episode tackles reviewing resumes. Jessica shares an intense story about a trainer who made a scene at the front desk as he tried to secure a job. Staci reads a bit of the back-and-forth she had with an applicant as she asked relevant…

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Episode 1 Meet Staci and Jessica 11:59

1+ y ago11:59

11:59

This first episode of the podcast is meant to be an introduction of the two of us as well as set expectations as to what this podcast is all about. We will be sharing more about our experience... - Managing luxury health club team in multiple locations - Leading Private Pilates, Personal Trainers, and Group Fitness Instructors - Attending and prese…

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Lessons on Connection with Jessica Rodgers 23:48

1+ y ago23:48

23:48

From moving to a new location during a pandemic to teaching with masks, and having participants in "pods", Jessica Rodgers has seen it all. She's also created and fostered community at her new facility with her Women's Empowerment program. We will discuss the lessons she's learned, the connections she's made, and her continued respect for participa…

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Fostering Fitness Professionals with Gail Bannister Munn 27:18

1+ y ago27:18

27:18

Hiring talent is something we must constantly be thinking about as Group Fitness Managers. Having a deep bench of quality, engaged subs and instructors who teach various formats is helpful, but what about tapping into the other professionals in your facility? I was so excited to speak with industry veteran Gail Bannister-Munn about the strategy beh…

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Leveling Up Instructors for Virtual with Dane Robinson 19:21

1+ y ago19:21

19:21

Virtual is here to stay. We may have gotten away with some "okay" content in 2020 but it's time to level up. Technology and devices are only a small part of that equation. The talent you select and train to teach on camera is essential. In this live interview with Dane Robinson, we will discuss how to level up your instructor's ability to teach vir…

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Programming for Outdoor Fitness with Chris and Marisa of the Empower Group 27:16

1+ y ago27:16

27:16

Chris Stevenson and Marisa Hoff are the founders of The Empower Group, a full-service consulting firm with services ranging from staff training, workshops, full facility management, and more. Together they have over 50 years of combined experience in the health and fitness industry. Both Chris and Marisa have played almost every role in the industr…

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Leveraging Your Team on Social Media Leah Rich 17:56

1+ y ago17:56

17:56

In this podcast with Leah Rich, we will discuss how Social Media can be useful for fitness managers more than just as a way to promote our offerings, but also to make us better leaders. I'll be asking Leah how social media can help us lead our teams, not only market what we offer. We will also discuss the following: 1) Three ways Fitness Managers c…

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