Professional Development sessions

Client motivation: the glue that makes it stick A1M
Morwenna Kirwan
Do you get frustrated by clients who don’t ‘stick’ to their diet and exercise regime? Morwenna explains how to psyche up your clients for success, providing them with the environment, skills and knowledge for long-term behaviour change. Based on proven psychological theory, discover the ‘glue’ to motivating your clients beyond their workout and making it stick! L

Be a world class group fitness manager A1N
Michelle Dean
The Group Fitness Manager is the heart of every group exercise operation. A GFM with the passion, drive and vision to develop and lead a world-class team has the potential to become as important as a sales manager in any facility. Michelle reveals how the Les Mills GFM Leadership tools can help you create clarity, mobilise people into action and deliver world class assessments. L

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25 hours a day: making every minute count A2N
Steve Pettit
Time waits for no person… so it pays to make the most of that you have! Join Steve to explore the power of being organised and the art of prioritisation, learn how to create a game plan, to only schedule meetings that matter, and discover how to reach a positive work-life balance. If you’ve ever looked at a full inbox at the end of the day, this session is for you! L

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Building a great attitude A2O
Terry Kew
A positive attitude can help you reach your full potential. A study by The Carnegie Institute found that 85% of a person’s success is due to personality, and that the primary personality trait is attitude. Our attitude determines what we see and how we handle our feelings – factors which greatly determine our success. Terry gives you the tools to build a great attitude and provides simple steps for turning around a ‘bad attitude’. L

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Pre-exercise screening: the new standard A3N
Max Martin
For the first time in Australian fitness industry history, there is a standard nationally endorsed pre-exercise screening system. Max delivers a detailed outline of this new tool and explains the practical processes necessary for using it effectively. Discover how this new system will enable fitness professionals to provide safer service and enjoy improved communication with medical and allied health professionals. L

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Top consumer trends in 2011 A4D
Simon Hall
We can only service and maintain our members if we know what they want. Using information gathered in the 2011 Australian & New Zealand Fitness Industry Survey, consumer trend reports and his own market awareness, Simon outlines the top consumer trends impacting the fitness industry in 2011. Walk away from this session with specific ideas you can immediately implement in your facility. L

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Wisdom of the mind A4K
Lisa Champion
The mind is such a powerful thing – what we think about can make or break our day. Our clients may come to sessions feeling depressed, anxious or angry, or, contrastingly, they might be full of life and on an emotional high. Join Lisa for a fascinating insight into the dynamics of the human mind and learn how, by recognising and working with emotional ups and downs, you can better connect with your clients. L

Expose yourself! – How to build your fitness profile A4L
Amy Bird, Oliver Kitchingman & Alisha Smith
Sharing your skills and knowledge with your peers is the key to maximising success in the fitness industry. Pooling their ‘industry insider’ knowledge, three key Network team members, Alisha, Amy and Oliver, explain how to use Network’s resources to get your name ‘out there’ and elevate your fitness profile. Take home the inspiration and know-how to plan your own convention presentations, author articles and create fitness courses for your fellow fitness professionals. L

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Group X-cellence: build a winning team B1N
Lynne Brick
Every group exercise department should aim to deliver a world class experience. However, many group exercise managers face challenges corralling their team players to work together. A superstar instructor does not necessarily equate to a winning program. Join Lynne and learn the tips to build a winning team, how to use results-focused KPIs and how to reward and recognise your team to keep them motivated and committed. L

Group fitness management: big, hairy and scary B2N
Michelle Dean
To reach your Big Hairy Audacious Goal of business growth you need to manage attendance, budget and profit targets and hit them every time. Group fitness makes up approximately 30% of club visits – does your club invest 30% of its time, effort and budget in group fitness? Learn from the success of Les Mills’ most profitable clubs to see your stats grow to 60% and beyond! A must-attend for all owners, managers and future GFMs. L

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Laughter fit! B2O
Kathy Popplewell
One minute of deep belly laughter has been scientifically shown to have the equivalent cardiovascular benefit to 15 minutes on an exercise bike. Join Kathy to learn about the origins and benefits of the fast growing global movement of laughter for health and fitness. Experience the effects of laughing fitness for yourself in this interactive, informative and fun laughter workshop! L

Create a healthy body image B2P
Jacqui Jarratt
Issues relating to our bodies and our self esteem are often hidden behind our public personas. As fitness professionals we are in a position to build or dash people’s body image perceptions and self esteem – but are we as responsible as we could be? Providing a forum for discussion and questions, this session delivers the stepping stones to a healthier perception of body image for all. L

Building high performance teams B3A
Terry Kew
What we consider possible or impossible is more about our beliefs than capabilities. This is what creates our boundaries and limits. Join Terry as he discusses what makes people work harder, what directs such behaviour, and how this behaviour is maintained. Learn how, by following these ‘laws of motivation and teambuilding’ and working with each individual in a highly effective way, you can build a high performance team. L

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Reaching out to the community B3M
Lisa Westlake
Our population needs to move more and adopt a healthier attitude to living. As health and fitness professionals we help our clients and patients, but how can we expand our reach? Join this interactive session to discuss how we can educate and inspire the wider community to live active, healthy lives. Discover how we can each promote our industry, physical activity and good health through TV, radio, print, online media, event involvement and more. L

Find your GROOVE with meditation B3N
Misty Tripoli
True health comes from a healthy inner body. Misty reveals creative ways to cultivate a peaceful inner body by exploring simple yet powerful ways to incorporate meditation into your daily life, rather than just becoming part of your fitness routine. A harmonious inner body allows the space for vibrant health to flourish. Discover the peace, power and many benefits of meditation. IL

Motivating the inactive to exercise B3O
Christophe Andanson
How can the fitness industry make its product more appealing to the inactive segment of society? In this entertaining and enlightening session, Chrisophe tackles this key question, discussing the importance of delivering a fantastic experience, selling the invisible, highlighting the benefits not the features and questioning whether the traditional membership system is the right one for this target group. L

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Writing as a communication and marketing tool B4D
Amelia Burton
Sharpening your writing skills, both online and in print, can drastically improve your business and your credibility. Join Amelia to discover the four essentials to conveying your message through writing and learn how writing styles have shifted to accommodate online marketing and social networking. Take home the skills to create an effective marketing plan, use successful marketing tools and use the correct writing techniques to achieve maximum impact. L

Pool your assets B4O
Mary Gies & Marietta Mehanni
Discover how to increase financial returns from your aqua programs while reaching out to the sedentary and obese populations. Marietta and Mary challenge the notion that aqua fitness is the domain of old ladies, and demonstrate how it can offer even more financial return than your group fitness timetable. Capitalise on the untapped overweight population of non-gym users by exploring the opportunities offered by a revitalised aqua program. L

Set-weight-point: overcoming blocks for permanent weight loss C1M
Tamika Hilder
Do you have clients who fail to maintain their ideal weight despite a good diet and exercise regime? Does their weight yo-yo? Discover the emotional and mental stresses that cause the body to hold onto fat as a form of protection and find out how a gentle approach will work faster. Plus, learn when to refer clients on for psychological help in removing their blocks to permanent weight loss. L

Managing the magic C1O
Andrew Ward
Build a rock solid foundation and transparent organisation for your group exercise team to work within so that they can – and will – perform beyond your expectations. Andrew reviews philosophies and systems for compensation, communication, planning and performance management, specific to your group exercise team. Take home tools which can be easily implemented to improve your member experience and business success. L

Strong women leaders in action C2N
Lynne Brick
Women are making significant strides in management, ownership and leadership roles in the fitness industry. We’ve sure come a long way! In this session, Lynne explains how to build leadership confidence for women who strive to move up the corporate ladder, sit on industry boards or become business owners. Discover the keys to leadership success and learn from the best practice of women leaders worldwide. L