L.E.A.P. CERTIFICATION
Leadership - Entrepreneurship - Applications - Programming [Certification for Leaders in Movement]
Friday October 3 to Sunday October 5
SOUL FUEL STUDIO, TORONTO
SOUL FUEL's L.E.A.P. is a leadership certification for those pursuing a career in the fitness and wellness industry.
Whether you're new and curious, or already a certified instructor, this certification will coach you to hone in on your passions and strengths, assess the myriad of opportunities available, and be empowered to pursue a path that will serve your greater purpose and the lives of others.
- Leadership: What makes a great leader.
- Entrepreneurship: Dig into business.
- Applications: What are the opportunities.
- Programming: Create the W5 of Your Plan.
You will be coached by Studio Owner MJ Shaw, an entrepreneur and career coach with 28 years of varied experience in the fitness and wellness industry.
MJ has taught tens of thousands of hours; certified, mentored and hired hundreds of instructors; developed programming and business development for other companies; and founded three successful small businesses. While on faculty at the Sheridan/UofT Theatre program, MJ developed and taught the senior dance and movement program for almost a decade. MJ will meet you where you're at and share her wide lens of knowledge to help strategize your success.
You'll also be paired with a Mentor from our diverse faculty. Our Mentors have a variety of education and expertise and years of leadership experience to share with you. They are award-winning fitness professionals who improve people's lives every day and make a real living doing it - and so can you.
By the end of this info-packed weekend you will have explored Leadership skills and guidance; Entrepreneurial and business knowledge; practices to Apply within the fitness and wellness industry; and a Programming Plan to pursue your goals more clearly and courageously.
COURSE CURRICULUM
Module 1: Leadership
- Explore what qualities, actions, behaviours make a powerful leader.
- Go through practical and applicable leaderships skills that level you up.
- Get clear on your strengths and the power of your voice, honing in on where to direct your efforts and energy.
Module 2: Entrepreneurship
- Nuts and bolts of this business and becoming your own business.
- Explore your authentic personal branding (for marketing/advertising) and how to stand out the way you want to.
- Dig into small business resources to assist with accounting, insurance and budgeting ('Take Home Tool Kit').
Module 3: Applications
- Clarify various movement practices and modalities, who they serve.
- Trade tips and tools that will help you be clear, authentic, compassionate and present while holding space for those who come to you.
- Learn how to develop meaningful connections and communication that will grow your clientele and community.
Module 4: Programming
- Where, What, Who, When, Why do you want to lead? Run your own business or work for others? Teach IRL, URL or both?
- Understand the current industry trends and opportunities available: boutique studios, franchises, corporations etc.
- Create a step-by-step Programming Plan to implement over the next 3 to 6 months. Work towards this with your Soul Fuel Mentor.
DETAILS:
Schedule:
- Friday 5:00pm to 9:00pm (4 hours)
- Saturday 1:00pm to 6:00pm (5 hours)
- Sunday 2:00 to 6:00pm (4 hours)
- Private coaching & mentorship (2 hours, later on)
Take-aways:
- 15 hours of training, education, development
- Clear plan with next professional steps
- Receive 4.0 Continued Education Credits (CECs)
Cost: $700+hst
- Early bird $600+hst until August 31.
- Studio Members receive a 10% discount
- Non-members receive 3 free classes
- Max 12 participants per training
Is there a prerequisite to take this program?
No, this course is for anyone interested in leading people in movement. If you're curious about taking the next step, then you're ready to take the LEAP!
I'm interested in this profession, but not sure where to start. Is this program for me?
YES. If you're feeling the nudge, but asking some of these questions: Which certifications should I get and why? What is the difference between class types and what do I need to know? How and where do I apply for jobs? What should I expect to be paid? What are industry rules and regulations? How can I fit this into my current life and build my career? We will cover all of this and much more.
I'm already a certified instructor. Would this program be useful?
YES, specifically if you feel you need to LEAP forward in your career and are looking for expert guidance. Maybe you're also asking: I did XYZ certifications, now what? I need experience to get hired, but how do I get that experience? I'm teaching, but how do I make a real living in this business? I'm now officially a 'small business', so what are the insurance, tax, labour implications? We will cover this and more.
Will we be learning about the body or how to teach certain classes?
No, we will not be covering elements of anatomy, kinesiology or certifying you to teach X kind of class. There are so many great certifications for this, locally and online, but ours is unique for its focus on career development that you can apply to anywhere and anything you lead.
What certifications would be helpful to have or work on alongside this one?
For fitness-based Group Classes and Personal Training: Canfitpro, ACE, NASM, ISSA. For yoga, a 200 to 500 hour Yoga Alliance approved certification. For Pilates there's STOTT, PAI, BASI and a few local studio-based certifications that are terrific. We are happy to advise and direct you towards certifications that would suit your goals and strengths.
Will I get Continued Education Credits (CECs) for taking this program?
YES. You will receive CECs, we have applied to canfitpro and Yoga Alliance. We will help you apply for CECs for any other certification that requires them. The course is CEC worthy and we are good at bureaucracy;)
