What Separates Good Pilates Teachers from Great Ones with Diane Nye

Introducing our new Teaching Tips series! We have Diane Nye back on the podcast, chatting about what makes a truly great teacher.Having mentored hundreds of Pilates instructors over the past 16 years, Diane shares her insights on confidence, presence, and the art of bringing your personality into your teaching.Together, we explore why knowledge alone doesn’t make a great teacher, how to build authentic connections with clients, and the importance of curiosity and observation in the early years of teaching.Diane also offers advice for overcoming imposter syndrome, avoiding over-cueing, and making the most of your practice and observation hours.If you haven’t listened to the first episode with Diane, you can check it out hereTimestamps00:00 Welcome back Diane Nye!00:40 What makes a truly successful teacher02:12 Bringing personality and confidence into your teaching04:29 Learning from experience and continuous improvement05:16 Letting go of perfection and being present10:40 What sets successful teachers apart12:21 Advice for your first year of teaching13:52 Common pitfalls for trainee teachers19:21 Class planning challenges22:37 Client expectations and teaching strategies26:06 Mentoring in studios29:20 Advice for studio owners30:40 Putting your all into teaching33:44 Continuous learning and developmentIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with your Pilates friends. It really helps us reach more people with thoughtful conversations like this.Connect with Nic:Beyond the Reformer InstagramSoul Pilates InstagramSoul Pilates EducationNic’s InstagramJoin Soul at HomeBook a Pilates ClassConnect with Diane:Polestar Pilates Courses