Tag: Coaching

#573: A Philosophy of Elite Performance Nutrition – Daniel Davey

Listen Here: For a full list of apps, go here. Or simply search “Sigma Nutrition” in your app of choice.Or listen directly on the Sigma website here. Introduction In this episode, performance nutritionist Daniel Davey discusses how his approach to elite sports nutrition has evolved over his career. Davey reflects on his decade working with […]

#546: Professional Standards & Scope of Practice for Nutrition Professionals  – Alex Thomas

Listen Here: For a full list of apps, go here. Or simply search “Sigma Nutrition” in your app of choice.Or listen directly on the Sigma website here. Introduction Navigating the complex and often underemphasized requirements of professional standards, legal considerations, and insurance can be challenging for sports nutrition practitioners and personal trainers. Many professionals, especially […]

#540: How Can We Improve Body Image and Self-Esteem Without Physique Change? – Gabrielle Fundaro, PhD & Eric Trexler, PhD

Body image and self-worth are deeply intertwined concepts that influence how we see ourselves and interact with the world. Many people believe that changing their physique is the key to improving their body image, but is it really that simple? This connection between appearance and self-esteem raises important questions about how we define confidence and whether our sense of worth should be tied to how we look.

#510: Social Comparison: Evidence on its Impacts & What We Can Do – Shannon Beer

Social comparison theory, developed by psychologist Leon Festinger in the 1950s, posits that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others. This theory suggests that people engage in social comparisons to evaluate their abilities, opinions, and attributes, often choosing relevant others for comparison.

#427: Jacob Schepis – Evidence-Based Coaching: Desirable Goal or Unattainable Burden for Fitness Professionals?

It’s never been more popular to be seen as “evidence-based” as a fitness professional. And indeed evidence-based practice has been seen as the best way to arrive at coaching decisions. But is “evidence-based practice” actually what fitness professionals are doing? Is it even attainable for most coaches? Does it create a burden on them? Does it even matter if you’re actually reading reserach or not? What makes for a competent personal trainer? In this episode, Jacob Schepis is on the show to discuss all these questions and to discuss how he feels evidence-based practice fits within a framework of coaching and coach development.

#394: Gar Benn – Nutrition Coaching Q&A

Gar Benn is the Head of Coaching at Sigma Nutrition, where he works with nutrition coaching clients and oversees the coaching services. He is the owner of CityGym Limerick, a powerlifting-centric gym in Ireland. And he is also the co-founder of the European Powerlifting Confernce and Titan Ireland.

Gar is a qualifed nutrition coach and has completed courses in Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

#382: Andy Morgan – Planning Phases of Body Composition Change

Listen on these AppsPodcast TranscriptsGuest Information Andy Morgan Andy Morgan is the founder of RippedBody.com and an online coach. He co-authored the Muscle & Strength Pyramids books along with Dr. Eric Helms and Andrea Valdez. He has published a host of excellent nutrition and training resources in the form of ebooks, articles and podcasts, which […]

#368: Shannon Beer – Intentional Eating, Flourishing Health & Behavioural Psychology

Guest Information Shannon Beer Shannon Beer is a nutritionist, working with people via online coaching and mentoring, with the goal of helping people improve their health through facilitating lasting behaviour change. In collaboration with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro, she has developed a coaching framework that applies motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral coaching, and acceptance and commitment therapy-aligned […]

#350: Peter Olusoga, PhD & Hugh Gilmore – Coaching Burnout: The Research & Applied Psychology

Listen on these AppsPodcast TranscriptsGuest Information Peter Olusoga, PhD Dr Peter Olusoga is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Sheffield Hallam University. His current research focuses on stress, burnout and wellbeing in sports, with a particular interest in high-performance environments and elite coaching. In addition to research, Peter is a Chartered Psychologist with the British […]

#313: Fergus Connolly, PhD – Authenticity, Elite Human Performance & Getting the Best From Others

Find the podcast on your app of choice Guest BioFergus Connolly, PhD Dr. Fergus Connolly is one of the world’s foremost human performance thought leaders and influencers, and has applied performance science with leading sports, military, and business teams. He is the only coach to have full times roles in every major sport. Fergus has served […]

#305: John Berardi, PhD – Be a “Change Maker” in your Health & Fitness Career

Find the podcast on your app of choice Guest BioJohn Berardi, PhD John Berardi, PhD is best known as the co-founder of Precision Nutrition. He is also the founder of Change Maker Academy, which is devoted to helping people turn their passion for health and fitness into a successful career. Over the last 15 years he has advised Apple, […]

#288: Ted Ryce: Meditation, Communication & Understanding Behaviours

Find the podcast on your app of choice Guest BioTed Ryce Ted is an online coach and podcaster. He has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years, with much of that spent as a sought-after personal trainer in Miami, Florida. During his coaching career he has worked with a variety of clients including Fortune […]

#275: Kate Solovieva – Psychology, Empathy & Coping Strategies for Better Coaching

Guest BioKate Solovieva Kate has both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Psychology and spent time as a psychology professor at a college and university level. She currently is a health & nutrition coach, working for Precision Nutrition, where she has coached over 1,000 people. Now she coaches fitness professionals on how to be better coaches. In […]

#260: Steve Taylor, RD – Sustainable Results, Human Behaviour & Dietary Approaches

Guest BioSteve Taylor, RD Steve Taylor is a registered dietitian and lifestyle coach who through sustainable behavior changes elicits positive lifestyle transformations in, and with his clients. Steve has a Master’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, and Exercise Physiology. This formal training, combined with a decade of experience, has equipped him with powerful tools, skills, and […]

SNR #258: Dan Garner – Building an Online Business as a Nutrition Coach

Share this episode on Facebook How To Listen Listen on Spotify Listen on iTunes (iOS) Listen on Stitcher Listen on iHeart Radio Get podcast RSS feed Click Here to Get Podcast Transcripts Guest BioDan Garner Dan Garner is the owner and founder of Team Garner and is the head strength coach and nutrition specialist for […]

SNR #249: James Clear – Habits & Behaviour Change

Share this episode on Facebook How To Listen Listen on Spotify Listen on iTunes (iOS) Listen on Stitcher Get podcast RSS feed Click Here to Get Podcast Transcripts Guest BioJames Clear On his blog James primarily writes on how we can create better habits, make better decisions, and live better lives. He combines ideas from a wide […]

SNR #248: Kyra Bobinet, MD – Behaviour Change Through Design Thinking

Share this episode on Facebook How To Listen Listen on Spotify Listen on iTunes (iOS) Listen on Stitcher Get podcast RSS feed Click Here to Get Podcast Transcripts Guest BioKyra Bobinet, MD When it comes to health engagement, Dr. Bobinet has 5 words of advice: be caring, authentic, and useful. As the CEO-founder of engagedIN, […]

#247: John Kiely – Scepticism, Cognitive Bias & Applying Science to Practice

Guest BioJohn Kiely John is Senior Lecturer in Elite Performance at the Institute of Coaching & Performance at the University of Central Lancashire. He has published a long list of peer-reviewed work, notably on stress and periodization, and is well known for questioning conventional dogmas withing strength & conditioning literature and practice. John’s career within […]

SNR #238: Andi & Alex Pürzel – Behind Intelligent Strength

Share this episode on Facebook How To Listen Listen on Spotify Listen on iTunes (iOS) Listen on Stitcher Get podcast RSS feed Click Here to Get Podcast Transcripts Guest BioAndreas & Alex Pürzel Andi and Alex are the guys behind Intelligent Strength, a company that produces education on strength training and body composition through seminars and […]

SNR #237: Martin MacDonald – The Influences, Experiences & Journey of an Industry Leader

Share this episode on Facebook How To Listen Listen on Spotify Listen on iTunes (iOS) Listen on Stitcher Get podcast RSS feed Click Here to Get Podcast Transcripts Guest BioMartin MacDonald Martin is a clinical performance nutritionist and the founder of Mac-Nutrition, a thriving nutrition consultancy boasting sought after long-term internship and weekend mentorship programs. […]

SNR #233: Bryce Lewis – Athlete Development, Identity & Psychology

Share this episode on Facebook How To Listen Listen on Spotify Listen on iTunes (iOS) Listen on Stitcher Get podcast RSS feed Click Here to Get Podcast Transcripts Guest BioBryce Lewis Bryce is the founder of The Strength Athlete and is a world-class elite-level powerlifter in the IPF. Bryce competes in the -105 kg class, […]

SNR #219: Arthur Lynch – How We Were Wrong, Mistakes Made & Lessons Learned

Share this episode on Facebook How To Listen Listen on Spotify Listen on iTunes (iOS) Listen on Stitcher Get podcast RSS feed Click Here to Get Podcast Transcripts Guest BioArthur Lynch, PhD (candidate) Arthur Lynch is a exercise physiology researcher currently pursuing his PhD at the University of Limerick. His current research focuses on the […]

#217: Israel Halperin, PhD – Combat Sport Science, S&C Coaching & Motor Learning (Guest Hosted by Ciaran O’ Regan)

Special guest host Ciaran O’ Regan interviews Dr. Israel Halperin about research and application of S&C coaching. Guest Bio Israel Halperin, PhD Israel is a post-doctoral researcher at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Israel completed his PhD at Edith-Cowan University, Australia in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS). His research centered on the effects coaching feedback has […]

SNR #216: Andy Morgan – Experiences & Philosophies of a World-Class Coach

Share this episode on Facebook Episode 216: Andy Morgan is back on the show to discuss a whole host of topics related to coaching, fitness and learning. How to Listen Listen on Spotify Listen on iTunes (iOS) Listen on Stitcher Get podcast RSS feed Click Here to Get Podcast Transcripts Guest Bio Andy Morgan Andy is the […]

How to Build a Career in Nutrition Coaching

For some reason enough people have seemingly deemed me to be “successful” enough to ask me for advice about starting a career in nutrition, usually via some version of one of the following questions: What nutrition course do you suggest I do? What qualifications do I need to work as a nutritionist? I’m a personal trainer/coach, […]