Taming Idle Talking
Chat Hacks: Less talk - more ACTION
What leaders like you are saying...
“lots of ideas, positive, respectful, well done”
“lots of ideas, positive, respectful, well done”
→Read Less“Super simple tips for the novice instructor and great reminders for the veteran. Thank you for the free handout to use with participants. Tamara”
“Super simple tips for the novice instructor and great reminders for the veteran. Thank you for the free handout to use with participants. Tamara”
→Read Less“To the point. Well done Connie!”
“To the point. Well done Connie!”
→Read Less“Thank you for the tips for enhancing the aquatic experience for everyone!”
“Thank you for the tips for enhancing the aquatic experience for everyone!”
→Read Less“This article provides both new and experienced instructors with applicable, simple and professional ways to address chatty participants. Thank you, Connie, for sharing your expertise and insight on a common challenge many of us are faced with. ”
“This article provides both new and experienced instructors with applicable, simple and professional ways to address chatty participants. Thank you, Connie, for sharing your expertise and insight on a common challenge many of us are faced with. ”
→Read LessA - 1. I LOVE them, but they won't shut up!
FREE PREVIEWA - 2. We've GOT you!
A - 3. Why do People Come to Aqua Fitness Group Classes?
FREE PREVIEWA - 4. Let's Clarify the Problem...
FREE PREVIEWA - 5. Why do People Talk Instead of Exercising?
FREE PREVIEWA - 6. What's Wrong with That?
FREE PREVIEWC - 1. Stop the Talk Before it Starts!
FREE PREVIEWC - 2. Be Prepared and Professional
C - 3. Create an Atmosphere of Mutual Respect
C - 4. Get Their Attention Before Beginning
C - 5. Educate to Motivate!
C - 6. Participant Education
C - 7. Get Wet Get Fit - Free Resources
D - 1. The Chatter has Started - Now What?
D - 2. Moderate Levels of Intervention
D - 3. Using Humour
D - 4. High Level Interventions
D - 5. Feedback Formula for Tough Situations
D - 6. Why Aren't My Strategies Working?
D - 7. When All Else Fails...
D - 8. Dealing with Difficult People
D - 9. Setting Expectations
D - 10. Resources
D - 11. Finally...
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Instructor Bio:
Connie Jasinskas brings decades of experience, passion and humour to her work as an international health and fitness educator. She is a popular author, conference presenter and speaker; an award-winning innovator in therapeutic aquatics.
In 2011, Connie created AQX aqua fitness leadership training and certification, offering facilities the opportunity to train and certify aqua fitness staff in-house. Now available in 5 Canadian provinces and Iqaluit, Nunavut, AQX training is highly respected for providing practical, affordable excellence in aqua fitness leadership.
AQX training courses and programs are constantly expanding and adapting to instructor needs. Specialty courses through AQX include: AquaBility (gentle aqua fitness), AQXonFloats (floating fitness classes), AquaCycling, AquaTots, AquaStrength and AquaStretch™.
To adapt to global need, our specialty programs are available through a combination of on-line, virtual, and on-site training.
Connie provides therapeutic aquatic exercise, pain education programs, OsteoFit classes, Training for Trainers, and instructor certification in a variety of specialties. She is a faculty member of ATRI - Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute (now AEA). Connie's depth of experience and enthusiastic approach to active learning have delighted learners on four continents and in numerous countries.
Let's Connect: Linkedin: Connie.Jasinskas
Subscribe to AQX on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkdeT0m-QCp4ro6yjERr3Q
Website: www.FortheLoveofFit.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aqx_aqualeadershipexcellence
Website: www.AquaStretchCanada.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquastretchcanada/
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Education: H.B.Sc., B.Ed., M.Sc. (Exercise Physiology)
Qualifications: Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Aquatic and Rehab Specialist
Proprietor: For the Love of Fit (www.FortheLoveofFit.com)
AquaStretch™ Author and Facilitator-Trainer (www.AquaStretchCanada.com)
Author, Master Trainer: AQX Leadership Excellence Course, AQX Training for Trainers; AquaBility, and AquaNatal; co-author of AQXonFloats, AquaCycling and AquaTots Leadership Training and Certification courses
ATRI Faculty (www.atri.org): Tsunami Spirit Award winner (2014) for innovation in aquatic therapy and rehabilitation