IAM1989 - Co-Founder and Former Athlete Helps Her Clients Reach Fitness Goals

In this episode, we have Christa Dalakis, where she shares her journey as an entrepreneur and the unique features of her fitness business.   Christa highlights the importance of creating an inviting and inclusive atmosphere in her gym. She also shares her insights on employee management and the role of a CEO.   She emphasizes the significance of basing workouts on scientific principles and individual goals rather than just making them hard for the sake of it.   Christa believes in creating a workout environment where everyone feels comfortable, regardless of their shape, age, or fitness level. This approach not only motivates people to achieve their fitness goals but also fosters a sense of community and support. Key Points: Background: Christa Dalakis was a two-sport division one scholarship athlete at George Mason University, participating in Women’s Fast-pitch Softball and Women’s Volleyball. Post-graduation, she played with the Connecticut Brakettes, a Women's Fastpitch team. In August 2002, Christa joined the Greek National Softball Team, winning GOLD at the 2003 European Championships B-Pool. In 2004, she was selected to be an alternate and assistant coach for the team at the OLYMPIC SUMMER GAMES in Athens, Greece. In 2005, she contributed to the team's A Pool Silver win at the European Championships. Breakaway Fitness: Her venture, Breakaway Fitness, showcases her athletic prowess and ability to inspire and motivate her clients to be at the top of their fitness game. CEO Hack: Use the learnings from "Good to Great," a book by Jim Collins to manage employees and grow companies. CEO Nugget: Christa suggests that everyone is replaceable and changes are inevitable. As a CEO, you will always be your best salesperson. CEO Defined: She defines being a CEO as a bittersweet experience involving great responsibility and a lifestyle that is always 'on.' Previous Episode: co-founder-and-former-athlete-helps-her-clients-reach-fitness-goals Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!