006 Wellness & The Coach Evolution with Amy Boone Thompson

"We fill their bucket so they can go back and fill their clients' buckets." 

In this insightful episode of Well, Well, Well, host Laura Munkholm welcomes Amy Boone Thompson, CEO and owner of IDEA Health and Fitness Association. With over three decades of experience, Amy offers her unique perspective on the dramatic evolution of fitness coaches, instructors, and trainers.

They discuss the rise of hybrid professionals, the adoption of a holistic approach to client well-being, and the exciting trend of fitness professionals becoming entrepreneurs—a shift greatly accelerated by the pandemic. Amy shares invaluable advice for studio and gym owners on retaining talented teams, emphasizing the importance of culture, professional growth, and benefits. Tune in for a forward-looking discussion on the emerging intersection of medicine and fitness, and how professionals can navigate this new frontier.