Pilates Teachers' Manual

Making Every Word Count

This episode explores how to make every word you say count by eliminating common filler words and phrases. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and foll

Giving Progressions With Guardrails

Learn to cue progressions in a way that every client only takes a progression when they're ready, and in a way that helps clients understand and deliver the movement

The Art Of Auditioning

This week's episode looks at one of the most important steps in the hiring process for Pilates studios: the teaching audition! Tune in for my tips and tricks for mak

Foundational Teaching Skills

Curious about what skills are required to be a great teacher? Tune in to learn the best practices for before, during, and after your classes! I want to hear from you! Sh

Building Up Exercises For Client Success

This episode covers strategies for building up exercises for client success by adjusting the variable of load, base of support, complexity, range of motion, and equipment

Staying On Top Of Your Schedule

In this episode, we're diving into the administrative side of the job and sharing top tips for managing your schedule, staying organized, and creating a sustainable

Names Make Group Classes Feel Personal

Today's episode shares effective strategies for making group classes feel personal through using your clients' names before, during, and after class. We look at

Special Guest - Keisha Brown

The wonderful Keisha Brown joins me on the show today! Keisha is a Master Trainer for Club Pilates, and a Pilates teacher at several Club Pilates studios in Chicago. She

Movement Diversity Makes Better Pilates Teachers

Are you a Pilates teacher feeling confident in your craft? This episode is for you! We're diving into why exploring movement outside of Pilates can make you an even

Special Guest - Seran Glanfield Returns

Seran Glanfield, owner of Spring Three and host of The Pilates Business Podcast, joins me on the podcast this week!  We discuss the evolution of Seran's work in the

Olivia & Mara on Pilates Teachers' Manual: The Book

This is the second part of a crossover episode with Mara Sievers of Pilates Encyclopedia discussing Olivia's Pilates journey, how she's grown as an instructor, 

How To Give Hands On Corrections

This week's episode looks at the various ways we can offer corrections to our clients during group classes. We explore the importance of consent, the purpose of a ha

How To Teach Popular Classes

This week's episode examines what makes a Pilates class popular, from the environmental factors we can't control to the personal factors we can control. Beyond

Prioritizing Patience & Reframing Tough Situations

This episode discusses the importance of remining patient while teaching Pilates, even when you find yourself in a difficult situation. We explore the the role of Pilates

All About Pilates Teachers' Manual: The Book

Today's episode dives into my newly released book! Tune in to learn who this book is for, what's included in the book, some fun behind the scenes info and where

A Love Letter To Mat Pilates

It's March Matness and there's so much to love about mat Pilates! I share podcast updates and to learn how the flexibility, adaptability, creativity, realism, a

Pilates Teachers' Manual Updates

Today's episode has some exciting announcements, namely that Pilates Teachers' Manual: The Book will be available soon! I have been working hard these past coup

Special Guest - Lesley Logan

The wonderful Lesley Logan joins me on the podcast! She shares her Pilates teaching journey, how she went into business for herself, how she keeps her teaching fun and en

How To Be A Superstar Employee

Today's episode looks at another facet of being a great Pilates teacher: being a stellar employee at the studios you teach at. Many factors contribute to being a sup

Finding Fun in Foundations

Today's episode looks at the foundation of Pilates: introducing clients to the equipment, to basic exercises, to shapes of the spine, and the language of Pilates. We