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In this episode of Career on Course, host Scott Miller interviews Nick Carrier about his journey from finance to fitness training, as well as discussing the challenges, successes, and strategies for building a successful career in the fitness industry.

You'll discover the ups and downs of transitioning careers, the importance of intentional choices, and the key traits of a thriving fitness trainer. Learn about the differences between group and individual training, the various payment models for fitness trainers, and the essential steps for starting your own fitness training business.

You will hear about how Nick built his 10 Week Transformation Program, his transition to online coaching, and the future of the fitness industry. You'll walk away from this episode with valuable insights for making intentional career decisions and thriving in the health and fitness field.

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Key Points:

• Starting as a finance major but discovering his passion for fitness after becoming a certified personal trainer
• Different types of trainers
• Key traits for succeeding in the fitness industry
• Key challenges you'll face as a personal trainer
• Nick created his own 10 Week Transformation Program
• Business expenses including certification, liability insurance, and marketing costs

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Guest Bio:

Nick Carrier is a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist, and Fitness Nutrition Specialist that has coached 5,000+ fitness classes and hosted 10+ fitness events to help busy professionals lose body fat and build muscle.

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Enjoyed this episode? Check out Scott's latest book, Career on Course: 10 Strategies to Take Your Career from Accidental to Intentional.

In this episode of Career on Course, host Scott Miller interviews Anita Grantham, Head of HR at BambooHR, about her career journey and insights on being a successful HR leader. They discuss the changing nature of HR, key skills needed, and advice for aspiring HR professionals.

Join us as Anita Grantham shares her unconventional career path to becoming a prominent Chief Human Resource Officer. From insights on balancing personal and professional life to leveraging AI for employee satisfaction, Anita's story is a must-listen for aspiring HR leaders.

Discover how she navigates challenges, invests in self-development, and drives organizational success by aligning HR priorities with company objectives.

Key Points:

• The future of HR and AI
• Day-to-day as a head of HR
• The fundamentals of HR that will never change
• Getting out of HR to become a better HR leader
• Why HR leaders burn out and how Anita avoids it
• Key skills and experiences that will accelerate your career
• The importance of business acumen and strategy for HR leaders
• Anita's career path, from med school and selling jewelry on a cruise ship to landing an HR role

Guest Bio:

Anita Grantham is currently serving as Head of HR at BambooHR. She previously held HR leadership roles at Pluralsight and Infusionsoft.

Enjoyed this episode? Check out Scott's latest book, Career on Course: 10 Strategies to Take Your Career from Accidental to Intentional.