Pilates Elephants

Raphael Bender
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Nov 2, 2023 • 23min

189. How to eliminate last minute cancellations for your Pilates sessions, with Raphael Bender

If you struggle with clients cancelling at the last minute, or no-showing, this will help.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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Oct 29, 2023 • 1h 11min

188. How to thread the needle between rigidity and chaos in your teaching, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender

Our thoughts on how to find the balance between structure and spontaneity in your teaching.Resources mentioned in the episode:Connect with Natalie Wilson on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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Oct 26, 2023 • 28min

187. How to create a cohesive team of Pilates teachers, with Raphael Bender

This is my framework for leading a team of instructors so everyone teaches the same principles - but maintains their individual style.Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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Oct 22, 2023 • 53min

186. Build your own confidence, with Sandi Ariyanti and Raphael Bender

Sandi has built a solo business teaching Pilates from her apartment in Jakarta Indonesia, which pays her in excess of $100k a year. This is her story.Resources mentioned in the episode: Find Sandi's Pilates Capital online here and on Instagram hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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Oct 19, 2023 • 42min

185. The 80-20 of Pilates teaching, with Raphael Bender

Here is my list of the BIG rocks that will make you vastly more effective and confident as an instructor. Plus the medium-sized rocks that will add a little edge in performance.Finally, what I call the tiny pebbles - the things that will contribute next to nothing to your clients’ results.Resources mentioned in the episode:Learn the Big Rocks in a weekend by reading Strengthen The Person Not Just The Body Part hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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Oct 15, 2023 • 1h 6min

184. Loneliness of the long distance Pilates instructor, with Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender

Pilates can be a lonely profession. Here are our experiences, and some strategies we’ve found helpful to build and maintain social connections. Resources mentioned in the episode:Connect with Natalie Wilson on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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Oct 12, 2023 • 17min

183. How to tell if your mindset is holding you back, with Raphael Bender

Resources mentioned in the episode: Growth mindset improves educational outcomes for low income students herePeople with growth mindset are more psychologically healthy hereTeachers adopted digital technology more easily if they had growth mindset hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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Oct 8, 2023 • 53min

182. Can Pilates change posture? With Natalie Wilson and Raphael Bender

I’ve updated my view on this lately after reading two new meta-analyses on the topic.Resources mentioned in the episode: González-Gálvez et al. (2019) Effects of exercise programs on kyphosis and lordosis angle: A systematic review and meta- analysis hereDimitrijević et al. (2022) Effects of Corrective Exercises on Lumbar Lordotic Angle Correction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis hereAzavedo (not Macedo!) et al. (2018) Postural corrective exercise helps low back pain exactly the same amount as general exercise hereConnect with Natalie Wilson on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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Oct 5, 2023 • 37min

181. How to use email marketing to get more clients, with Raphael Bender

A step-by-step guide on how to build, nurture and monetize an email list for your Pilates business.Resources mentioned in the episode: Schedule a call with our team hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy
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Oct 1, 2023 • 55min

180. How to hire and lead superstar Pilates instructors, with Raphael Bender

My 7-step process to attract, filter, hire, lead and mentor superstar Pilates instructors for your studio.Resources mentioned in the episode: Schedule a call with our team hereConnect with me on Instagram: @the_raphaelbenderDownload a free course guide:Pilates CertificationVisualized AnatomyBecome a Breathe Education Mentor Affiliate: Program infoMentioned in this episode:Get 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioGet 1:1 coaching with me to grow your studioThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: AdBarker - https://adbarker.com/privacy

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