The Core Conversations Podcast

John Garey of JGTV and Martin discuss the 10 (or more) years it takes to be an overnight success. Leadership is founded on having that “it” factor- comprised of vulnerability and confidence. Mastery of a task comes only after preparation, practice, and repetition.  Martin and John also talk about their favourite exercise.

https://www.johngareytv.com

Benjamin and Martin discuss the revolutionary Pilates platform 360Pilatesonline.com. In a world where we esteem certain teachers and lineages, Martin and Benjamin discussed the importance of the historical intent of Contrology, and the importance of letting the movements speak for themselves.

www.personalvictory.ca

www.pilates360.com

Martin sits down with Serial Entrepreneur, and super mom Brooke to discuss her marriage of Pilates and Chinese Medicine. Brooke talked about her new Core Self Program, the power of mentoring and shared personal stories that give her the strength to realize her worth.

 

https://www.yourcoreself.com

Saul and Martin recap their first online meeting, and Saul talks about his working relationship with the late Mari Winsor.  Inclusion and accessibility have always been guiding principles for Saul and now more than ever, they are needed in the Pilates Studios as we battle discrimination in the fitness industry.

 

Reid Method Pilates Studios: https://www.personalvictory.ca/reid-method-pilates

Winsor Choza Pilates: www.winsorchozapilates.com

Heather and Martin Talked about the myth that there is no money to be made in Pilates. There is much value in hiring a consultant, staying out of the way of the popularity contest, and surrounding yourself with authentic people. Heather has workshops for Pilates Business owners including Ethics Workshops running throughout the year.

 

Link to the upcoming Ethics Workshop: https://www.pilatesscience.com/ethicsworkshop

This is a triple threat podcast! Three episodes of Core Conversations in one podcast! first two episodes take place at the beginning of the pandemic when the fitness industry was transitioning to closed gyms and open digital space training.  Marimba and Martin talked about how we all have implicit biases that are deep-rooted. They do not have to be destructive, and we can explore our experiences and allow to inform our practice and make us better leaders.

Chrissy @Iamchrissyking and Martin talk about the intersection of Fitness and anti-racism work and why the two interconnected more than we realize.  Concepts like privilege, implicit bias and interrupting racism are explained on and other strategies to end racism in our lifetime are explored. 

http://chrissyking.com

Phillip and Martin talk about the impacts, both positive and negative of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Small Business.  The closure of his physical business has opened up the doors of new opportunities to find success at home.

Tasha Edwards and Martin share strategies on how to continue to show up and be a light in the world in spite of the racial tensions evident in the media.   Martin talks about the messages we have to battle from the inside - out to be able to inspire our students.

Erika Quest is a leader in the fitness industry, a presenter, educator, and studio owner.  Martin and Erika talked about the power of communication, connection, and togetherness as solutions to the challenges in our fitness industry.