Network Magazine winter 2015 | Page 34

COMMUNITY Winter’s coming… so let’s plan! In my home town of Toronto in Canada, Winter means something very different than it does Down Under. It means unpacking the mittens, boots and touques (pom pom hats) as we reacclimatise to sub-zero temperatures and lots of snow. In the fitness industry it means clubs, studios and classes are full as outdoor workouts remain only for the brave hearted (or foolhardy…) In the Australian fitness industry, and at Network, the change isn’t as extreme, but things are a bit different at this time of year. With FILEX done and dusted and the financial year coming to an end, it’s time to evaluate, plan and prepare. At Network HQ we are working on a number of new initiatives that you can expect to see rolled out over the coming months: Network LIVE/QFit/WAFIC Leadership, coaching and mentoring In partnership with our good friends at Melbourne-based Fire Up Coaching, we are incredibly excited to bring to the fitness industry the very first Diploma in Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring. The skills you’ll learn in this life-changing Diploma will enable you to confidently and positively impact all areas of people’s lives – whether you’re a personal trainer, fitness instructor or member of the club management team. Our first Diploma course starts in September 2015 in Sydney and Melbourne. Find out more at networkdiploma.com.au Stay warm, stay fit! Ryan Hogan, CEO [email protected] 34 | NETWORK WINTER 2015 Over the past two years we have worked hard to grow our suite of live events from one – being FILEX – to four, catering to the entire Eastern Seaboard and Perth in Western Australia. For our regional events, including WAFIC in Perth (12-13 September), the recently acquired QFIT in Brisbane (24-25 October) and Network LIVE in Sydney (1718 October), we have sourced the best presenters in Australia to compile an accessible and exciting program. For more information visit networklive.com.au NETW ORK MEsMnetwork es BER .co m.a u fitn fitne ssne twor k.co m.au Network Membership Finally, behind the scenes we are working on a revamp of our Membership services department to assess what exactly it looks like to be a Network Member in this day and age. In the coming months we will be looking for your feedback on what direction Network Membership should take, with the purpose of shaping the future of your career. If you have any immediate thoughts or feedback on the future of your Network Membership, feel free to contact me at the email address below.