Personal Development – Better Communication
Better Communication With Your Clients And Peers
Your career as a personal trainer is built on a solid foundation of being able to communicate well with your clients, for without your motivation and guidance they’d have a hard time getting such excellent results, right? However, when it comes to your own personal training business, the way you communicate can be the difference between spectacular success and mediocrity. No worries, though; here’s a few proven tips that will help you strengthen your relationships with clients and peers.
Eye Contact Is Key.
Maybe eye contact isn’t stressed as a necessity in communicating with your clients – after all, you can’t exactly face them when they’re doing a push up – but when you’re meeting with professionals, look them in the eye while you’re speaking. If your vision is constantly wandering while talking to a nutritional product supplier, they’re going to perceive you as incompetent…and your association with each other will suffer.
Be Aware Of Body Language.
The way you look or stand or move while talking can be more important than the words you say. Here’s an example, how much more receptive is a client when you’re telling them to do another set of reps with a smile rather than a frown? People can be easily affected by body language – be certain you’re aware of the impact it has on what you’re trying to get across.
You Don’t Need To Shout.
Sounds funny, but many trainers who’ve been shouting and cheering all day at work are in danger of carrying that same pitch over to meetings with professional peers. Sure, you’ve been in a gym all day – but your associate has not, and will be disconcerted by an unnecessarily loud voice. Remember to check your tone of voice when you’re communicating.
Bass Or Treble?
Unfortunately, female personal trainers are most vulnerable to this pitfall, as high-pitched voices often conjure up child-like images, which is off-putting to business peers. Often if you can lower the pitch of your voice it gives people the perception of confidence, even if your personality itself hasn’t changed.
It’s no secret that effective communication can make or break you, both personally and professionally. Of course, as a instructor, you already have a established foundation for your strong interpersonal abilities! When you use the suggestions made here your communication can become far more effective and enjoyable, so put these into action and watch your business expand wildly.
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