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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 21 MIN

FBU 619: The Pygmalion Effect + Holding Clients to a High Standard

from Fit Biz U · host Jill Lockwood

Today, Jill explores the Pygmalion effect—the psychological principle that high expectations lead to better performance—and how it applies to coaching, team leadership, and even parenting. Treating people as more capable than they believe themselves to be is one of the most powerful tools a leader has. The opposite is also true: named the Golem effect, having low expectations of someone can tank performance or create client dependency through overly prescriptive meal plans or 24/7 availability. The bottom line is, whether you're leading a team, coaching clients, or raising kids, believing in people before they believe in themselves is what gives them permission to rise.   Get on the waitlist for FBA: https://jillfitfree.com/fba-waitlist/   Listen to Harnessing Your Authentic Voice to Make More Sales with Tracy Goodwin   Jill is a fitness professional and business coach who effectively made the transition from training clients in person and having no time to build anything else to training clients online and actually being more successful. Today, Jill helps other coaches to do the same.   Connect with me! Instagram: @jillfit | @fitbizu Facebook: @jillfit Website: jillfit.com

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