Hey, thought I’d chip in here.
I’ve been a coach for over 10 years with gen pop clients and a couple high end clients.
The biggest mistake from bodybuilding coaches is the one size fits all, black & white fixed mindset. Setting unrealistic expectations because you’d do that, no matter what because you’re a body builder.
I’ve also nearly completed the PN course and as a UK coach, I find some of it a bit soft and wish washy. BUT it is great if applied properly and tailored to each individual. For instance, the client you have (I have a couple like that so bear with me, I get it’s frustrating and I often think about ending my services with them) might not be ready for change. A lot of people come to us coaches because by simply enquiring or hiring us, is a HUGE step for them. And the next step of adherence often needs to be bridged by empathy, understanding, improve by 1% and you’ve made a huge improvement approach.
Sometimes guilt holds them back. They know they shouldn’t be snacking on shit, completing their workouts but they feel ashamed of themselves and guilty for wanting to change. Sometimes the change, although needed, is prevented by themselves because they’re scared to fail. They don’t want to fail, they know it’s hard and they’re scared of letting themselves down and you down, so they opt for doing fuckall or very little action towards change because it’s easier. Sometimes, it’s deeper than calories in v calories out.
I hope this helps & sheds light onto different ways of thinking.
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