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FITLETE Radio Trainer Spotlight: Meet Aram Grigorian

Episode Key Takeaways

* Authenticity drives results: Aram is open about his own life and believes coaches should be themselves, creating honest spaces for lasting change.​​

* Practical advice for real women: His coaching combats unrealistic, harmful fitness industry tactics and instead arms women with habits, awareness, and body confidence.​​

* Lifestyle over quick fixes: Aram stresses the importance of viewing health as a lifelong journey, not a short-term project. Progress is measured beyond aesthetics—digestion, sleep, and mindset matter.​​

* Education for coaches: He hosts the Real Coaches Summit in Vegas to connect, educate, and elevate the coaching profession with tactical, nuanced topics that matter to real clients.​

* Adaptability and empathy: After recovering from a serious injury, Aram emphasizes working with each client’s unique limitations and goals, helping people train safely and regain confidence.​

* Embracing technology (with caution): Though “old school,” he now leverages AI tools like ChatGPT to summarize studies and deepen clients’ education, while valuing personal connection over automation.​

Guest Quotes

“I try to give practical tactical real advice on how to improve their body composition, lose body fat, gain muscle mass, get their confidence and their swagger back so that they can age gracefully and improve their health span—not just their lifespan.”​

“Getting somebody more confident to be able to move in comfortable ranges of motion is really the important aspect of getting somebody back to training… they start to just feel better mentally as opposed to just kind of waiting the injury out.”​

“Folks trying to make changes to their nutrition, to their training… need to accept that this is a long haul endeavor and that it’s not difficult because you practice the skillset, build habits, and systems.”​

Connect with Aram

* Four Weeks to the Beach Coaching Program​

* Aram Grigorian Instagram: @4weeks2thebeach​

* Real Coaches Summit Information​

* Aram’s Programs on TrainHeroic

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For more episodes and community resources, visit FITLETE at fitlete.com.​​

FITLETE Radio: Coach’s Spotlight: Let’s Meet Taylor Edwards

About This Episode

In this episode of FITLETE Radio’s Trainer Spotlight, host George Pagan III sits down with Taylor Edwards, a personal trainer and online coach from Reno, Nevada. Taylor’s blend of analytical precision and human connection—rooted in her background in mathematics and teaching—defines her holistic coaching philosophy. She focuses on helping clients create sustainable routines and mental flexibility so they can thrive even during life’s busiest seasons.

Taylor’s Coaching Mindset

Taylor’s approach to fitness is grounded in empathy, structure, and personal responsibility. “At the end of the day, my role is that of a helper. I can’t do the work for you, but I can clear the path for you and guide you toward your own vision of success.”

She sees her mission as teaching clients to challenge their current realities—whether physical, mental, or lifestyle-based—through simple but powerful habit changes.

Key Takeaways

* Holistic Coaching: Taylor emphasizes that most client barriers are mental or lifestyle-related, not just physical limitations.

* Intentional Planning: Known as “the planner” at Team Iron & Lace, she uses yearly calendars to design personalized training phases that adapt to each client’s schedule.

* Community Collaboration: She believes great coaching comes from collaboration, saying, “Build your network. I’m huge on collaboration. It’s more important than certifications.”

* Smart Technology Use: For Taylor, tech is a tool, not a substitute for presence. She uses MyPT Hub for programming, check-ins, and client communication, yet still commits to weekly video calls to maintain the human connection.

Fun Moment

In one of the lighter parts of the episode, Taylor shares her unlikely obsession—with umbrella catalpa trees. After finding her “dream tree” on social media, she planted it in her yard and turned it into a quirky local project, joking that one day she’ll make a scrapbook of every catalpa tree in Reno.

Quotes

“At the end of the day, my role is that of a helper. I can clear the path, but the client has to make the journey.”

“Nearly anything is possible if you’re willing to challenge your own reality.”

“The best coaches invest in themselves and serve their clients first—that’s the foundation.”

Connect with Taylor

Stay up to date with Taylor and Team Iron & Lace:

* Instagram Live: Wednesdays at 5:30 PM Pacific – @team_iron_and_lace

* Coaching & Inquiries: @Taylorce on Instagram

Why Listen

If you’re a coach looking to improve your client relationships or someone struggling to stay consistent, this episode delivers wisdom from a coach who merges data-driven planning with empathy and humor. It’s about growth, curiosity, and showing up for yourself—one habit at a time.

FITLETE Radio: Coach’s Spotlight: Let’s Meet Steve Lutz

In this Trainer Spotlight Q&A, fitness coach Steve Lutz joins host George Pagan III to share his remarkable story of transformation, from a low point living in South Korea to becoming a grounded, purpose-driven coach helping others overcome mental and physical barriers.

He breaks down the psychology behind sustainable change, the importance of meeting clients where they are, and how technology and self-awareness shape modern coaching.

Lutz speaks with authenticity and depth, showing not just the science behind change, but the humanity behind coaching.

Key Takeaways

* True transformation is as much mental as it is physical—Steve’s journey taught him that “the real transformation wasn’t just physical; it was mental.”​

* Sustainable coaching means meeting clients where they are and adjusting based on their life, limitations, and mindset.​

* Technology—from Trainerize and Loom to ChatGPT—plays a huge role in connection, accountability, and efficiency in his coaching.​

* Progress isn’t about doing everything at once; it’s about mastering what’s in front of you and building belief from there.​

Guest Quotes

“When I moved home from Korea, I lost the weight, got a handle on my drinking, and realized that the real transformation wasn’t just physical—it was mental.”​

“Showing up doesn’t always mean pushing hard. Sometimes it means slowing down and rebuilding in a way that actually lasts.”​

“The best coaches have either been through it or truly know how to connect with someone who has. Coaching is 90% communication.”​

Where to Find Steve

Follow Steve and learn more about his coaching:

* Instagram: @lutzfitness

* Website: lutzfitness.com

* Also featured on The Lifestyle Chase Podcast with Chris Little (for an extended conversation about his journey).

Episode Highlights

* From English teacher abroad to transformation coach

* How living through hardship shaped his empathy and coaching style

* Real-world coaching with clients facing chronic pain and roadblocks

* Balancing goals and breaking the “all-or-nothing” mindset

* Steve’s approach to myth-busting and using stoic philosophy in his communication

* Behind the scenes: how he uses tools like Trainerize, Go High Level, and Loom to coach effectively

FITLETE Radio: Coach’s Spotlight: Let’s Meet Russell Moore

Russell Moore is the welcoming force behind More Than Fitness in Richmond, Virginia. A personal trainer with 13 years of experience, Russell specializes in guiding fitness newcomers and those who’ve felt uncomfortable or anxious in typical gym environments, helping them build confidence and foster genuine relationships with their bodies and fitness journeys.

Key Takeaways

* Russell’s gym, More Than Fitness, is built for the “intimidated, anxious, or out-of-place” exerciser—helping those turned off by mainstream gym culture gain confidence and belonging.​

* His coaching philosophy is rooted in empathy, adaptability, and putting personalization over rigid protocols: “Being able to, like, think on your feet is huge as a trainer... But what’s more important is, oh, s**t, the game plan isn’t working. And now I’ve got to, like, pivot.”​

* Russell emphasizes language familiarity, compassion, and letting clients define their own journey: “It’s important to let people use the language…that they feel comfortable using and being able to like challenge them on what they believe and why they believe what they believe…in a respectful, compassionate way.”​

* On hiring and coach development, Russell looks for “how good of a communicator are you? How much do you show that you care? How empathetic are you?” Technical expertise matters less than authentic client engagement.​

* Russell keeps technology simple—preferring personalized conversation and qualitative feedback to extensive tracking and apps: “Honestly, I’m not a huge tech user. If someone’s really interested in data points, I’m probably realistically not a great fit.”​

Fun Moments & Memorable Quotes

* “Ever since I was probably 12 years old, I’ve been obsessed with the musical Les Miserables...I think I could sing you the entire soundtrack from start to finish with all of the characters’ parts.”​

* “I remember trying to like break down exactly the goal and exactly how we were going to achieve the goal...I also think that can generate a lot of overwhelm. So I do loose goal setting with people. I kind of make a joke about it.”​

* “There’s no weekend certification for an, ‘I give a s**t’ trainer, right?”​

Connect & Discover More

Explore Russell’s work and approach at Moore Than Fitness.

Website moorethanfitness.com

Instagram: @orange_chicken_guy

Gym Instagram: @moorethanfitnessgymLearn more about FITLETE and their missions at FITLETE.com.​

FITLETE Radio: Coach’s Spotlight: Let’s Meet Paul Henri Lambert

Paul Henri Lambert is the CEO and founder of Holometa Strength and Conditioning, based in Angers, France. With over 20 years of martial arts experience, he specializes in personal coaching and martial arts instruction and also teaches marketing part-time. Paul brings depth, fun, and real-world wisdom to client training, both in the gym and online.

Key Quotes from Paul Henri Lambert

“I truly believe that everyone starts with a purpose. And as a personal trainer, you have to understand your client’s motivation.”

“My goal is to empower clients to think critically about what they see and hear and to help them focus on sustainable, realistic changes instead of quick fixes.”

“I just want to make sure that we are not chasing too many things at once because that often leads to burnout or frustration. Fitness is a journey, not a checklist.”

Key Takeaways

* Coaching Philosophy: Paul puts client motivation first and digs deep into their stories and goals, from emotional healing to athletic development.

* Myth Busting & Education: He tackles fitness misconceptions gently, encouraging evidence-based thinking and dialogue with his clients.

* Goal Setting: Paul helps clients with multiple goals by setting priorities and building flexible, phase-based plans to avoid burnout.

* Simple Tech Tools: WhatsApp group chats, Canva, MyFitnessPal, and social media form Paul’s practical toolkit, while he continues to search for one all-in-one coaching app.

* Community Builder: He creates camaraderie in small fight club classes, shares content on Instagram, and adapts his approach to build authentic team spirit.

Discover & Connect

* Instagram: Follow Paul and Holometa for training clips, fight club highlights, and more community vibes.

Tap into Paul Henri Lambert’s blend of martial arts mastery, global perspective, and client-centered coaching. Get inspired by his journey and connect for real fitness, real growth, and real community.

FITLETE Radio: Coach’s Spotlight: Let’s Meet Tasha Wolf Whelan

About Tasha Wolf Whelan

Tasha Wolf Whelan brings more than 24 years of coaching experience to the table, shaped by an eclectic academic background in cultural anthropology, archaeology, exercise science, athletic training, and dance. Co-owner of Ideal Strength, Tasha is known for both her deep industry knowledge and her refreshing ability to not take herself too seriously ("I am the world's worst ballerina, but I can get down to some hip hop. So crank that music up and I will bust out some moves.").

She has spent her career not only coaching individuals but also mentoring other professionals and educating personal trainers, coaches, physical therapists, and more. Her journey is marked by a genuine spirit of mentorship, adaptability, and keeping fitness meaningful, fun, and empowering.

Key Takeaways

* Individualized Coaching: Tasha emphasizes that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. "We're not looking for the truth, but their truth—what works best for their body, their goals and their lifestyle."

* People Over Programs: She prioritizes flexibility and human connection. "A great coach needs to be flexible in their approach, willing to adapt the plan to fit the person, not the other way around."

* Phased Goal Setting: Tasha helps clients organize and prioritize multiple goals. "Trying to chase everything at once often leads to diluted results...my job as their coach is to help them organize and prioritize those goals into a clear kind of progressive roadmap."

* Curiosity and Respect: Challenging client misconceptions starts from a place of curiosity, not confrontation. She opens up dialogue, asking, "How has that worked for you so far?" to collaboratively explore solutions.

* Tech Balance: Tasha prefers old-school pen and paper for in-person coaching but uses programming platforms, spreadsheets, and video modules for remote clients. The goal? Tech should enhance—not replace—the coaching experience.

Guest Quotes

“We're not looking for the truth, but their truth—what works best for their body, their goals and their lifestyle.”

“A great coach needs to be flexible in their approach, willing to adapt the plan to fit the person, not the other way around.”

“Trying to chase everything at once often leads to diluted results...my job as their coach is to help them organize and prioritize those goals into a clear kind of progressive roadmap.”

Fun Fact

Tasha is always stopped by airport security; one time her dad loudly proclaimed, “The only thing Tasha has that's explosive is diarrhea!” while she was being searched for ‘explosives’. Years later, she’s able to laugh at the moment...but insists, “I did not have diarrhea.”

Connect with Tasha

Want to learn more about Tasha or get inspired by her approach? Follow her on Instagram @ironwolf03 and check out Ideal Strength.

Discover More

Find Tasha and other standout coaches at fitlete.com. For more Trainer Spotlights and fitness wisdom, subscribe to the FITLETE Radio Substack.

FITLETE Radio: Coach’s Spotlight: Let’s Meet Neal Snyder

Neal Snyder is a personal trainer, program director, and fitness industry veteran based in Garwood, New Jersey at Fitness Inc, known for his adaptable, client-focused training and management expertise.

About Neal Snyder

Neal Snyder has a background in computer engineering before making a career switch to personal training in 2009. He’s worked in major fitness centers, including Equinox in Manhattan, and is now the Program Director at Fitness Inc in Garwood, NJ. Neal is described as fun, pragmatic, and experienced in handling real-world client needs, supporting fitness goals for everyone from teens to octogenarians.

Key Takeaways

* Adaptability: Neal’s approach to working with clients who have aches, injuries, or limitations centers on detailed assessment, communication with healthcare providers, and creative problem-solving such as adjusting movements or ranges to ensure progress and comfort.

* Mindset Matters: Coaching isn’t just about physical training—Neal emphasizes supporting clients’ mindsets and expectations, especially when adjusting movements for safety and effectiveness.

* Debunking Myths: Neal takes a practical, non-dogmatic stance with nutrition and exercise misconceptions, encouraging skepticism, short-term experiments, and open discussion rather than rigid rules.

* Multi-Goal Coaching: He helps clients prioritize multiple objectives, especially as initial progress slows, and applies management strategies from his own experience leading large teams.

* Value of Education: Neal underlines the importance of foundational knowledge in anatomy, kinesiology, exercise technique, and effective programming—plus learning through mentorships and observing skilled trainers in action.

* Tech Use: Despite his engineering background, Neal values “old school” methods—pen, paper, and face-to-face connection—while using technology strategically for online coaching, reminders, and progress tracking when beneficial.

Quotes from Neal Snyder

“Oftentimes it’s not the whole movement that hurts. It’s a little bit of the movement. So now we’re looking at cutting short range of motion... Just kind of investigating as much as you can.”

“If it’s not dangerous and they want to try it, I’m all up for running a short term experiment... ’cause I think a large process of that is them learning by themselves as well.”

Connect & Discover Neal Snyder

* Fitness Inc Training Studios, Garwood, NJ

* Neal Snyder on Instagram and Linkedin for updates and coaching insights

Find out more about FITLETE Radio and connect directly for guest opportunities at FITLETE.com.

FITLETE Radio: Coach’s Spotlight: Let’s Meet Sujal Sancheti

Who Is Sujal Sancheti?

Sujal Sancheti is a certified sports nutritionist, competitive powerlifter, and founder of NutriFit World in Dallas, Texas. After reversing her own pre-diabetes, high cholesterol, and thyroid issues, she now specializes in coaching South Asian vegetarians, helping them burn fat, balance blood sugar, and build strength without sacrificing cultural foods like rice and roti. Her approach is grounded in science, sustainability, and self-trust.

Episode Highlights

* Personal health journey: Sujal turned a diagnosis of pre-diabetes and cholesterol into a launchpad for her coaching career, demonstrating lived experience and empathy.

* Signature program: Her Plant Power Metabolic Makeover is tailored for plant-based metabolic health, focusing on root causes, restoration, and lifestyle integration.

* Empowering with technology: Sujal’s private coaching app and individualized check-ins foster accountability and encourage learning, not just following rules.

* Community and resilience: She helps clients filter social media “noise,” build self-trust, and decode advice with compassion.

Sujal’s Approach: Key Takeaways

* Listen before fixing: Sujal’s philosophy is to slow down, listen, and find the emotional anchor behind every client’s goal. “Your body is not broken, it just needs a different kind of attention.”

* No gimmicks: Her methodology avoids fad diets and emphasizes the long-term integration of habits, not fast fixes or elimination of cultural foods.

* Education and lived experience: Sujal sees certification as a starting point but says true coaching requires ongoing learning and real transformation, both personal and through client results.

Fun Quotes from Sujal

“They’ll come in saying things like, my cousin just lost weight on keto…There is so much information. You’ve just been given 100 opinions and you haven’t had the chance to learn what actually works for your body.”

“Tech is not the coach. It’s the bridge. It supports the relationship. It doesn’t replace it.”

Connect & Discover Sujal

Find out more about Sujal’s coaching, her latest nutrition advice, and client stories:

* Instagram: @sujal_nutrifitworld (latest reels, Q&A, tips)

* NutriFit World coaching site: NutriFitWorld.fitbudd.com

* LinkedIn: Sujal Sisodiya Sancheti

FITLETE Radio: Coach’s Spotlight: Let’s Meet Jeremy Dillon

Jeremy Dillon is a certified strength and conditioning coach and owner of Rewire Health & Performance in Franklin, Massachusetts, specializing in empowering adults and youth athletes to feel, move, and perform like athletes for life.

Meet Jeremy Dillon

Jeremy blends over 15 years of coaching experience with a warm and empowering approach, focusing on movement quality, strength, and lasting athleticism. His clientele includes adults eager to regain athleticism and youth athletes looking to boost speed, strength, and confidence. Jeremy's ethos: “Move well, get strong, stay athletic for life”—and he’s passionate about helping people build both a body they trust and a mindset to keep going beyond the gym.

Key Takeaways

* Customized Coaching: Jeremy listens deeply to each client’s history and needs before tailoring programs; he believes in progress over avoidance and uses modifications, not eliminations, to keep clients moving forward.

* Education First: He debunks fitness and nutrition myths using analogies and empowers clients through ongoing education: “Your metabolism isn’t a switch you broke—it’s more like a dimmer on a light that we can adjust.”

* Goal Staging and Blending: Jeremy helps clients with multiple objectives by prioritizing impact, staging goals, blending them when possible, and always anchoring around what matters most now.

* Client-Centric Technology: He streamlines scheduling and client communication through branded apps and advanced performance metrics (like force plates), making progress visible and freeing up time for a client-focused gym environment.

* Experience Matters: Jeremy values personality and service-industry experience as much as certifications, emphasizing the importance of empathy, multitasking, and reading people.

Guest Quotes

“I see my job as helping people build a body they trust and a mindset that keeps them going long after they leave the gym.”

“We can't care about fixing somebody more than they care about fixing themselves.”

“Your metabolism isn’t a switch you broke—it’s more like a dimmer on a light that we can adjust.”

Discover More

* Connect with Jeremy Dillon at Rewire Health & Performance: find him on Instagram @remy3416 and via the studio’s site [rewirehp.com].

* For client-focused programs, training tips, and updates, follow

@rewirehealthandperformance.

* Email for coaching details: [email protected].

FITLETE Radio: Coach’s Spotlight: Let’s Meet Dal Sekhon

About Dal Sekhon

Dal Sekhon brings unique depth to her nutrition coaching; her background started in criminology and sociology, followed by work in law enforcement administration, before a personal transformation saw her lose 120 pounds and sparked her passion for helping others. Her approach is rooted in real-life experience, emphasizing breaking free from all-or-nothing thinking and focusing on what's sustainable for each individual's life.

Episode Highlights

* Dal’s mission is “to help women break free from the cycle of yo-yo dieting and the all-or-nothing mindset, thinking, and really just learn how to work within the parameters of their lives and achieve sustainable, lifelong change”.

* She values emotional intelligence, lived experience, and compassion as effective coaching qualities; “You can have every acronym after your name, but if you don’t know how to listen or how to meet someone where they are or ask better questions… I feel that one wouldn’t be an effective coach”.

* Technology is used intentionally and only where it provides genuine support, “I keep it pretty simple. I’ll use tools like Google Sheets for check-ins or habit tracking because my coaching is really centered around relationship and not just data”.

Key Takeaways

* Compassion over discipline: Dal believes clients don’t always need more discipline; they often need more compassion and a plan that meets their unique situations.

* Real solutions for real life: She helps clients pivot their focus and build sustainable habits, emphasizing progress in manageable areas like consistent meals, rather than strict protocols.

* Debunking diet myths: Rather than shaming clients for beliefs shaped by pervasive diet culture, Dal validates their experiences and opens up new perspectives rooted in evidence and empathy.

* High-touch support: Her coaching is relationship-first, maintaining regular, personal contact and support to help clients reflect and progress.

* Lived experience matters: Dal’s own journey is proof of how coaches can leverage personal growth to create context and compassion for clients’ struggles.

Guest Quotes

“A lot of people come in thinking they need more discipline. But when in reality, they need more compassion, more strategy, and a plan that actually respects what they're going through.”

“Coaching isn't just about handing someone a workout, a macro target, just numbers. We've done that for years, and we still have an issue with obesity. It's about helping real people navigate real life.”

“Work within the parameters of your life. And that's what I really came to the realization early in my journey and what I feel was very much successful for me.”

Connecting with Dal Sekhon

Explore more about Dal, her coaching philosophy, and client resources via Instagram @nutritioncoachingbydal