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#JTInThRaw Special Edition Launching Your 2 Week Challenge
#JTInThRaw Special Edition launching your 2 week challenge …
1. Plan your day either as the last task before you go home.
2. Prioritise your plan with time allocated and blocked into your diary.
3. Challenge yourself to stick with this schedule the next day.
As you know #JTInTheRaw is my weekly shows where I chew the thin on business.Today I am launching my 2018 initiative which is a 2 week challenge.

This year I will challenge you to starting a new habit to help you:
- Lead your team better;
- To improve your time management, so that you can squeeze in a workout or a walk or some other activity;
- Improve your personal happiness, healthy and productivity.
Your challenge that starts today is simple:
1. Plan your day either as the last task before you go home.
2. Prioritise your plan with time allocated and blocked into your diary.
3. Challenge yourself to stick with this schedule the next day.
If you are leading a team, then why not share this challenge with them – feel free to share the video and the challenge. Here is what I would do:
- I’d share the video and ask your team to opt in to the challenge.
- Then touch base every day with your individual team members on how they are going with the habit – allowing you coach them individually; and
- Once a week, bring your team together and have them share what they have struggled with, so you can collaborate for the best solution; and any successes they have found.
“You will achieve more when you’re planned!”

This challenge is not designed to make life more difficult for you – although it may feel like that in the first few days. It is designed to help you feel more in control of your days, thus reducing stress and improving your productivity.

Are you in? Are you up for the challenge?

If you are a member of Active Management, then we will be sharing tips in the closed Facebook group to help you. Not a member? Join now by going to this link https://activemgmt.com.au/membershipoptions/ and getting started for as low as AUD49 for a year!
January 30, 2018
Kill The Stupid Rule(s) In Your Fitness Business -> Reduce Customer Friction -> Build Retention

Commerce Bank in the US ran a campaign with their staff to “Kill The Stupid Rule.” This meant that bank managers and tellers were encouraged to examine how the bank did things and if they were able to reduce the friction points in the business, then they would be given a $100 cash bonus.

In many businesses we have had ‘rules’ based on industry history or even based on what was the trend when we opened.

Consumer expectations have changed and you may not have updated your rules to meet their new demands.

These rules can and do create friction points in the member joining or staying.

Why not consider making the next 30 days your own ‘Kill The Stupid Rule’?

August 3, 2017
Leadership Fundamentals 101 For Fitness Business Owners, Managers & Team Members Who Want A Career
There are countless books, blogs, podcasts and opinions on what makes an effective leader.

These five fundamentals are a good place to start:
- Future Directions – articulate and be sure everyone knows the direction of your business, company or department.
- Execute – Once you know the direction, now do it! Action counts.
- Look After Your People – if you look after your people by engaging with them, they will look after your numbers.
- Build Tomorrow’s People – find and build the talent you will need for future success.
- Invest In Yourself – Find ways to always be sharpening your sword as a leader.
To invest in yourself:

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August 1, 2017
Leadership Will Increase your Profit | Seven Days Away

Seven Days Before FitnessBiz Brunch Hits Perth!

Leading Your Business, Department or Clients Will Differentiate You & Make You More Competitive In A Crowded Market

In just seven days, you will learn the leadership tips of the world’s best fitness business innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders.

In just seven days you will walk away with what you need to do in your locker room, to lead your team on the field.

FitnessBiz 2017 has two amazing presentations that are full of simple actions you can do immediately as well as more strategic actions:

Success Strategies For Ultra High Performers

During this presentation, Chantal will share the most common elements that are amongst the best leaders in our industry. You’ll walk away from this session with practical tips on how you can take their advice and weave it into your own career and business. As the host of The Fitness Business Podcast, Chantal has spent more than 1600 hours interviewing hundreds of leaders from the fitness industry. Every leader comes from a different sized business and has a different story. Her ring side seat in their journey of business development means you benefit as she shares insights into their successes and advice on how to lead your exceptional fitness business.

Building Your Fitness Business Starts Off The Field

In this highly engaging presentation JT uses a game of sport as an analogy for the great game of your fitness business. When we are at work, we are on the field and it is game time, which makes it challenging to focus on strategy and culture! Our staff are the players on the field. They are head down and competing hard as they carry out our game plan or strategies to win the game. But as any sportsman knows, many games are won (or lost) on what happens on the practice pitch and in the locker room. This presentation will share the 7 keys to building a winning team to ensure your on-field performances leads to business growth.

Thursday 27^th July
9:15 for a 9:30 start and finish by 12pm
Kailis Bros
101 Oxford St, Leederville WA 6007

Ticket – $69

Grab A Ticket Now

If you need more than 5 tickets or would like to pay by bank account contact Alicia – [email protected]

Active Management Silver Members Receive One FREE ticket.

To reserve your ticket, email [email protected]
Or become a member by clicking here

July 20, 2017
Learnings From Luke Carlson On The Fitness Business Podcast
Last week I spoke with Luke Carlson about growing and leading your fitness business in the future.

During the show, you will learn:
- What it means to lead with vision
- Key questions all leaders should ask
- How to succinctly plan your short, medium and long term goals
Luke also said:

Have incredible focus around a narrowly defined strategic niche – Luke Carlson

Listen To The Podcast Now
June 26, 2017
Leadership Will Differentiate Your Business

No matter your fitness business, how you lead that business will differentiate you from your competitors. And when we talk about leadership, we just don’t mean leadership from the owner we mean leadership from department managers and team members.

FitnessBiz 2017 has one single focus: get your #hustlemodeon in how you lead your Team. There are two amazing presentations that are full of simple actions you can do immediately as well as more strategic actions to develop.

Success Strategies For Ultra High Performers

During this presentation, Chantal will share the most common elements that are amongst the best leaders in our industry. You’ll walk away from this session with practical tips on how you can take their advice and weave it into your own career and business. As the host of The Fitness Business Podcast, Chantal has spent more than 1600 hours interviewing hundreds of leaders from the fitness industry. Every leader comes from a different sized business and has a different story. Her ring side seat in their journey of business development means you benefit as she shares insights into their successes and advice on how to lead your exceptional fitness business.

Building Your Fitness Business Starts Off The Field

In this highly engaging presentation JT uses a game of sport as an analogy for the great game of your fitness business. When we are at work, we are on the field and it is game time, which makes it challenging to focus on strategy and culture! Our staff are the players on the field. They are head down and competing hard as they carry out our game plan or strategies to win the game. But as any sportsman knows, many games are won (or lost) on what happens on the practice pitch and in the locker room. This presentation will share the 7 keys to building a winning team to ensure your on-field performances leads to business growth.

Thursday 27^th July
9:15 for a 9:30 start and finish by 12pm
Kailis Bros
101 Oxford St, Leederville WA 6007

Ticket – $69

Grab A Ticket Now

If you need more than 5 tickets contact Alicia – [email protected]

Active Management Silver Members Receive One FREE ticket.

To reserve your ticket, email [email protected]
Or become a member by clicking here

June 14, 2017
Group Fitness Manager Tip: Getting Your Team To Trust You
By being open, honest and transparent with your team, you can go a long way towards establishing their trust.
- Be fair.
- Be consistent.
- Be a good role model.
Don’t be afraid to share your own challenges.

Demonstrate self awareness and acknowledge ways that you can improve yourself.

Encourage continual learning and practice it.
- Be humble.
- Be gracious.
- Be lavish with your praise.
Interested in finding out more about coaching for your Group Fitness Manager? Click here
October 4, 2016
Group Fitness Manager Tip: Recognise Weaknesses

When we set new goals for ourselves or our teams, we need to work to our strengths.

It is helpful to get an external perspective on what those strengths and weaknesses might be.

Weaknesses can be developed but they may also be something another individual or team can do whilst you do what you do best and excel at it.

A goal that is imposed is harder to succeed at than one that is chosen and agreed on. This plan will have the necessary commitment from the team to take it to a successful conclusion, with the right support and leadership.

Leisl Klaebe is facilitator of the Group Fitness Managers Roundtable. Leisl is running FitnessBiz Brunch for GFM’s in Sydney and Melbourne or if you’re interested in more information about the roundtable click here.

August 29, 2016
VIC Group Fitness Managers Get Serious With Leading Your Team #GrabATicket
Victorian Fitness Businesses: Group Fitness Is The Key to Retention. How Do You Develop A Powerful GF Team?

A critical component of the retention equation is group fitness. We are giving you Australia’s FIRST group fitness conference that focuses on leading your Team.

Your THREE education sessions in Melbourne presented by Leisl Klaebe on the 16th September are:

How to recruit and retain your Group Fitness instructors

The way you go about recruiting your instructors determines how likely they are to stay. Learn how to successfully choose instructors who will; be easy to manage, boost your class numbers and work well with the rest of the team.

Creating buy-in from your Group Fitness Team

This is a long term job but hugely important and well worth the time investment from you. A team who are engaged, well informed and fully supported will make your job so much easier. This kind of team is rare but there are some simple and effective tips to achieving it.

Successful leadership of a Group Fitness Team

The one elusive factor that all GFM’s aspire to. This session arms you with a toolkit of ways to successfully lead your team towards high performance and cohesive team spirit.

Date: 16th September 2016
Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm
Venue: Mantra St Kilda, 568 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne
Cost: 79 per person

Bonus: Book in the next 48 hours and receive a free copy of How To Use Guerrilla Marketing To Grow Your Fitness Business (valued at $99)

Book FitnessBiz Brunch Melbourne for GFMs

Active Management members (excluding Bronze) receive a complimentary ticket to FitnessBiz Brunch plus discounts for additional staff members to attend. To redeem your free ticket login to the member hub and follow the instructions in the forum under ‘FitnessBiz Brunch/Summit 2016’.

Want to become a member?

Become an annual member of Active Management for only 24.90 a month and receive:
- A bonus free ticket to FitnessBiz Brunch (that’s TWO tickets)
- A copy of How To Use Guerrilla Marketing To Grow Your Fitness Business (valued at $99)
- Plus over $5K worth of resources for your fitness business including: professional development videos, social media tiles to educate and engage with your fans, and the fastest growing on-line network of fitness business owners & entrepreneurs.
Click here for a Silver Membership
August 23, 2016
Is your Team Dysfunctional?
An efficient and cohesive team is one of the most elusive yet one of the most powerful business tools at your disposal.

It is hard to quantify and measure, and difficult to report against but when your team is dysfunctional, you know it.

Signs and symptoms of a dysfunctional team will include;
- Poor communication amongst the team
- Lack of trust between team members
- Conflict within the team
- Low buy-in from the team
- Lack of results
The answer – great leadership. A skilled leader will help a team connect to one another, begin to trust and support one another, work together and stay committed to achieving results.

Leisl Klaebe is facilitator of the Group Fitness Managers Roundtable. Leisl is running FitnessBiz Brunch for GFM’s in Sydney and Melbourne or if you’re interested in more information about the roundtable click here.
August 22, 2016