{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Practical Powerlifting","title":"Jamie Smith - Applying the BPS, zooming out and coaching coaches","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5890,"description":"In this conversation, Jamie Smith shares his insights on coaching, the biopsychosocial model, and the importance of education in the fitness industry. He discusses his journey from personal trainer to gym owner and educator, emphasizing the need for a balance between objective data and subjective experiences in coaching. Jamie also highlights the significance of client engagement through conversations rather than forms, and how the environment can impact performance. This discussion offers valuable perspectives for coaches and fitness professionals looking to enhance their practice. \nJamie and I explore the complexities of coaching, particularly in the context of rapid growth and the balance between systems and subjectivity. We discuss the importance of individualisation in training, the role of communication, and the need for coaches to adapt to the dynamic nature of their clients. The conversation emphasises that while objective training principles are essential, the subjective experience of clients is equally crucial for long-term success. He shares insights on how to navigate these challenges, highlighting the importance of intuition and the need for coaches to listen to their clients' expectations while also providing guidance.\nChapters\n00:00 Introduction and Background\n03:25 The Journey to Opening a Gym\n08:54 The Shift to Education and Mentorship\n12:45 Coaching Philosophy and Subjective Experience\n17:32 The Interplay of Objective and Subjective in Coaching\n27:28 Dynamic Systems in Powerlifting\n30:24 The Role of Subjectivity in Coaching\n32:50 Balancing Objective and Subjective Measures\n39:31 Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Decision Making\n48:58 Creating Systems for Coaching Consistency\n55:51 Standardizing Coaching Approaches\n57:48 The Essence of Coaching Services\n01:00:01 Subjectivity vs Objectivity in Coaching\n01:01:59 The Role of Intuition in Coaching\n01:04:13 Engagement in Powerlifting\n01:06:19 The Complexity of Powerlifting Training\n01:10:03 The Importance of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/lO46Iov5DEQ3dRPkXtH2tfI7okaLhwM27V4IxHv5PcE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81MWRl/NDBjOTcwZGQ5MWMz/NzhjYWM0Y2I1Yjcw/MGM2Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}