What is something you have changed your perspective on in the past two years?
Something I’ve changed my mind on is how important the “boring basics” can be. Most people don’t need fancy, they need simple and they need a lot of repetition of those simple things.
Who has been the most influential person in shaping you as a Health & Performance Coach?
My biggest influence is for sure Janine. I walked into VO2 8 years ago to finally commit to being consistent, and with her help, I stuck around and now my hobby has become a huge passion for me. I hope to be the same kind of influence on others.
Who has had the greatest impact on you as a person?
My kids for sure. You will quickly realize how critical it is to work on yourself when you have tiny humans who are going to shape their entire identity around who YOU are, how you act, etc.
What are your top 3–5 book recommendations for personal growth, performance, or leadership?
- How Bad Do You Want It – Matthew Fitzgerald
- Atomic Habits – James Clear
- Hidden Potential – Adam Grant
What are your current personal training or athletic goals?
I am currently working towards obtaining my Pro Card as a competitive strongman, and with that be able to compete at Pro Open Women events in the future with the strongest women in Canada and the world.
What inspired you to choose a career in the fitness and performance industry?
I really fell in love with fitness through my own journey of taking control of my health and I want to help others do the same. To realize there’s never a time where it’s too late or too far gone, and no matter your physical state now, it can be changed. I also realized how it translates to success and growth in all areas of life beyond just the physical and I am a big advocate of that.
What qualities do you believe are most important in an exceptional coach?
I think it’s important to be someone who is trustworthy, empathetic, who has walked the walk, and someone who has the ability to see and push others toward their potential. I think that clients connect better and buy in for the long term when we as coaches prioritize this. That isn’t to say that we don’t need great knowledge and expertise, because we do, but for me, building a foundation of respect on those values is very important.
What is one fun or unique fact about you that clients might be surprised to learn?
I grew up on a cattle farm and still own a few to this day.
What is your coaching philosophy in one or two sentences?
My coaching philosophy is built on empathy and earned trust—I push my clients with high expectations and relentless standards because I see their true potential, but I do it with fierce conviction in who they are becoming.