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The Pilates IT Factor: Introductory Workshop

 

Presented by John Garey

A powerful 1.5-hour overview designed to introduce you to the key concepts of the IT Factor. You'll leave with skills that you can use right away to improve your communication and teaching effectiveness.

This workshop provides a concise overview of essential communication skills for Pilates instructors, focusing on how these skills impact clients, with a specific emphasis on removing filler and non-words, as well as repeat cues.

Participants will leave with practical skills they can immediately apply to improve their teaching effectiveness, while also being encouraged to explore further learning opportunities through the Foundations and Comprehensive Workshops.

Duration: 1.5 Hours

2 NPCP

Workshop Objectives:

  • Gain an Overview of Essential Communication Skills: Understand the fundamental role of communication in Pilates instruction and how it can significantly impact your effectiveness as a teacher.

  • Explore the Basics of Vocal Foundations: Learn the importance of tone, pitch, volume, and pacing, and how these elements can be used to enhance clarity and connection in your teaching.

  • Understand the Power of Body Language: Discover how posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact can be leveraged to create a more engaging and authoritative presence in your classes.

  • Identify and Reduce Non-Words and Filler Words: Begin the process of recognizing and eliminating non-words, filler words, and repetitive cues to improve the precision and impact of your communication.

  • Introduce the 5 Pilates Teacher Archetypes: Get a brief introduction to the Pilates Teacher Archetypes and how they can be applied to your teaching style, setting the stage for deeper exploration in the Foundations and Comprehensive Courses.

  • Encourage Continued Learning and Mastery: Highlight the benefits of furthering your communication skills through the Pilates IT Factor Foundations and Comprehensive Courses, with a focus on mastering the art of effective communication.

The Details:

  • Once registered you will receive a Zoom link 

  • The downloadable workbook will be available during the workshop. 

  • This workshop counts for 2 NPCP CEC's. In order to receive your CEC’s you must virtually attend the workshop in its entirety on the designated day and time. If you are live during the workshop you will receive the CEC certificate within three days of attending.

  • If you are unable to attend live, the replay will be available within 48 hours of the live workshop. Should you want to receive the NPCP CECs for the workshop you can request a promo code for access to the on-demand version of the workshop, which will be available 30 days after the live workshop. At that time you will be able to take the workshop quiz and once successfully completed you will receive your NPCP certificate. 

  • As to not miss out on the live teaching element, please ensure your zoom, computer and video are working properly prior to the workshop.

  • This is a live lecture-style workshop where you'll be invited to participate throughout. Be sure to have a pen and paper handy—or download the workbook, which will be emailed to you two days before the workshop.

  • If you have any questions, please reach out to info@pilatesgradschool.com

 
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