In this episode of the Pain Free Athlete Podcast, host Dana Jones interviews Otis Collier Jr., a human engineer coach who shares his inspiring journey of overcoming significant life challenges, including a birth defect and the loss of his mother. Otis discusses how these experiences shaped his approach to coaching, emphasizing the importance of building connections with clients and focusing on behavioral changes rather than strict macro counting. He offers valuable insights for anyone looking to start their fitness journey, highlighting the need for intrinsic motivation and personal goal setting.takeaways

• Otis was born with a leg discrepancy and faced numerous health challenges.
• He learned to rehab himself after a hernia surgery at 17.
• Coaching became a passion when he realized he could help others.
• Building rapport with clients is essential for effective coaching.
• Clients buy the trainer, not just the training.
• Behavioral coaching is more effective than strict macro counting.
• It's important to connect with clients on a personal level.
• Intrinsic motivation is key to long-term success in fitness.
• The journey of fitness is a marathon, not a sprint.
• Setting personal goals is crucial for motivation.

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  Otis’ links:

  https://www.instagram.com/rehab.restore.renew.86/?hl=en

  
  

  https://www.facebook.com/otis.collier/

  
  

  https://rrrstrong.com/

  
  

  Dana’s Links:

  https://www.painfreeathletepodcast.com

  
  

  
  

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