Ep.109: Creating Empowering Spaces in Fitness

In this podcast episode, we chat with Allison Flatley, an industry expert with over 30 years of experience in executive positions, board memberships, and as a professor in the fitness and health field.Allison shares her journey into the fitness industry, revealing her lifelong passion for health and fitness. She highlights the importance of saying yes to opportunities, leading to her involvement in various boards and committees, both within the fitness industry and her local community.She also discusses "Iron Maidens," a Women's Leadership Group that she co-founded as part of the Rex Roundtables for Executives. She discusses her motivation for creating a platform for women to come together, support each other, and empower themselves to achieve personal and professional growth through peer-to-peer learning and networking.The concept of a growth mindset is explored, with Allison emphasizing the value of recognizing individual strengths, learning from others, and seeking resources from the larger Rex Roundtable community to achieve personal and business growth. The three agendas of Rex Roundtables are explained, ranging from operational issues to leadership development, with the understanding that addressing higher-level agendas leads to substantial business and personal growth.This episode offers EVEN MORE with a discussion on the tendency of individuals in leadership roles to get stuck in operational concerns, underscoring the significance of focusing on strategy and personal leadership for exponential growth in both life and business.Tune in to hear the rest!