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Five Keys to Leadership Mastery
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Five Keys to Leadership Mastery

The fitness industry is competitive, demanding and ever evolving, which requires us to be at our best every day. We need to learn how to do less better to not only help our clients achieve their goals but to ensure we have the physical, mental and emotional capacity to meet the demands we face daily both at work and at home. Award-winning fitness professional Dan McDonogh will share with you the five key elements that have helped him build a fulfilling and rewarding career.

Dan McDonogh

Dan is currently the Senior Leader of Training on the Global Athlete Performance Team for Under Armour based in Portland, OR. One of his main responsibilities is to ensure that UA has a unified & authentic message around Training in Health, Fitness & Performance globally. Previously, he has played key roles with two other major global brands, TRX & Les Mills International. In July of 2015, Dan was one of three finalists for 'Program Director of the Year' and in 2012, he was awarded the 'Group Fitness Instructor of the Year' from IDEA Health and Fitness Association.
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Learning Objectives

  1. Explain why doing less better can reduce stress, improve efficiency and increase retention.
  2. Convey the difference between an instructor and a coach and discuss why adopting a coaching philosophy can help to engender greatness in individuals.
  3. Successfully analyze your current business practices and then improve your craft with the keys you gain.
  4. Develop a deeper appreciation of what really inspires clients/participants to commit to staying on track with their fitness goals.
  5. Articulate why self-care is so important, not only for your personal wellness and growth, but also for the wellness and growth of your clients/participants/colleagues.

Course Procedure

  1. Enroll in the course.
  2. View the course content.
  3. Take the test. (You must score 80% to pass. If you do not pass, you may retake the test.)
  4. Print your certificate of completion.

Course Content

  • Five Keys to Leadership Mastery
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  • Five Keys to Leadership Mastery
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