From Group Fitness to Global Leadership: Industry Insights with Rachel Young

What does it truly mean to get people moving, physically and mentally? Dive deep into the world of people-first leadership and the evolution of the fitness industry with Tracy Roberts and special guest Rachel Young on the People Performance Podcast.Rachel Young, a powerhouse with over 30 years in the global fitness, health, and wellbeing sector, shares her incredible journey, raw insights, and the driving purpose behind her career: empowering people.Discover her transition from operations to tech, her passion for collaboration, and her unique approach to building high-performing, psychologically safe teams. Rachel candidly discusses navigating challenges like industry shifts, the impact of COVID-19, burnout, and even bullying, transforming them into powerful lessons in leadership and resilience.What You'll LearnPeople-Centric Leadership: Why putting your team first is the key to business success.Fitness Industry Evolution: Insights into the sector's changes over 3 decades, the rise of health tech, and the crucial link between physical activity and mental wellbeing.Navigating Change: Strategies for effective change management and why sometimes you need to recognise "it's not your dial to turn".Inclusion & Diversity: The importance of accessibility, diverse thinking, and creating environments where everyone feels they belong.Women in Leadership: Candid discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and the power of female networks and male allies.The Power of Networking: How Rachel built her "human library" and leverages connections for mutual growth.Self-Awareness & Growth: The value of coaching, psychometrics, understanding your values, and continuous personal development.Resilience: Learning from setbacks and pushing personal boundaries (from marathons to 50-mile bike rides!).Is this for you?This episode is a must-listen for current and aspiring leaders, HR professionals, fitness industry executives, coaches, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in personal development, resilience, change management, and building impactful, people-focused cultures.RememberSubscribe to the People Performance Podcast for more conversations that drive success through people.Contact & Connect:⁠help@trans2performance.com⁠linktr.ee/peopleperformancepodcasttrans2performance.com/what-we-offerFeaturing:Tracy Roberts – Head of Consulting & Delivery at T2James Cooper – Senior Consultant, T2

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