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ROSEMARY DUGAN PT BUSINESS OWNER , WA
What fitness qualifications do you hold ?
Cert III and Cert IV ; Diploma of Fitness ; Group Fitness Instructor ( Aqua , Les Mills , Rip 60 ), Heart Moves Leader , Lecturer & Trainer in Health & Fitness & Sport ( Dip . Of VET ); Master Practitioner NLP ; Reiki Master .
Where do you live and work ?
In Perth , WA .
What is your main role in the fitness industry ?
Delivering group fitness and PT sessions , as well as training and educating fitness professionals and the general public at HBF Arena Joondalup , and through my business Synchronised Body Solutions .
How did you arrive at where you are today in your career ?
After dancing professionally for 10 years this was a natural career transition because of its physical aspect . I ’ m fortunate to have met people that encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone and take my skills and education further than I ever imagined . After 14 years as a curriculum developer , lecturer , presenter and assessor I decided it was time to start my own business and follow my passion of fitness and wellbeing .
What does your typical day look like ?
Up by 6am and then meditate for 15 minutes before checking emails over a coffee . Then I do some study for a personal development course . If I have no classes , PT sessions or workshops that day , I will have client appointments for Reiki and NLP . I will then work on material for upcoming training workshops or network and attend business meetings . In the late afternoon I do my own workout , before heading home for dinner and quality time with my family .
What skills are needed in your role ?
I am currently learning a lot about running a business , marketing and the technology involved . It ’ s a huge learning curve , challenging but exciting . To succeed , you need to be driven , passionate , committed , organised and creative . Great leadership and communication skills are also a must , along with confidence , self-belief and perseverance .
What are the best and worst aspects of your job ?
I ’ m definitely a people person , so I love the interaction with clients . I love the team work , camaraderie and continual learning I get from my peers . I ’ m also enjoying broadening my clientele market , continually expanding my personal education and development . Being able to choose who I want to work with , and when , is gratifying . I ’ ve been fortunate to experience only the highs – if I encounter any lows , I ’ ll treat them as learning experiences and move on .
What has been your greatest career challenge to date ?
Trying to re-educate people with credible and logical information about their health and fitness . With so many myths and mixed information out there , people are susceptible to believing misleading ads , marketing and social media from unqualified charlatans .
And your greatest highlight ?
Educating and assisting students to find
their feet and succeed in the fitness industry . Watching instant positive change in my NLP clients is also incredibly rewarding .
What ’ s your main focus now and what are your goals for the future ?
My main focus is to keep growing my business , as well as my industry profile . I will keep training and educating industry professionals , as well as expand the services I offer through my business .
Who has inspired you in your fitness industry career ?
I draw inspiration from countless people I ’ ve encountered throughout my career , who have battled against the odds to succeed . People who are genuine about helping improve the quality of life for others and who do it with true passion and commitment inspire me .
What motto or words of wisdom sum up your fitness / life philosophy ?
There are two that I live by : ‘ Strive for progress , not perfection ’ and ‘ SUCCESS all depends on the second letter .’
And finally , who would be on your ultimate dinner party guest list ?
Anthony Robbins ( genius ), the Dalai Lama ( for his spiritual wisdom ), Jane Fonda ( the conversations we would have …), Whoopi Goldberg ( for a good laugh ), Dr Phil ( to pick his brains ), Jennifer Lopez and Dwayne ‘ The Rock ’ Johnston ( because I ’ m a big fan !)
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