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Gain Academy

gain academy

London

GAIN Academy began with a simple conversation between two friends…… Jen - ‘I need to find some more work’ Nic - ‘shall we start our own training academy ?’ Jen - ‘yeah boi!’ Nic - ‘yeah, let’s do it!’ Skip ahead a few weeks and ta da, GAIN Academy was born! This simple conversation between the two best friends, quickly turned into a business plan to provide quality, fit for purpose, informative and fun training courses within the fitness industry. GAIN Academy is more than just your average course provider…. It’s a place where learners can begin or grow their fitness career to a HIGH standard, feel supported and because Nic and Jen are a little bonkers…… have fun and feel inspired!. GAIN Academy differ from other training providers due to the LEARN – BUILD – GAIN ethos. Stage 1 – LEARN the fundamental skills and knowledge from our core qualifications Stage 2 – BUILD on your career with our progression courses Stage 3 – GAIN more from our bespoke, fit for purpose GAIN BOLT-ons GAIN Academy ‘building your career’, from start to wherever you want to take it. WHAT? Mission/vision statement GAIN Academy provides training and education in the fitness sector to new and establish personal trainers and fitness instructors. Our courses are designed to provide learners with real life, current and quality skills and understanding across a variety of much needed topics. At GAIN Academy we truly believe that knowledge is power and so we will ensure that all learners not only have great skills but they also have the knowledge and understanding of how and why to use them. Values G - Gain & grow your skills A - Achieve a greater understanding I - Inspire and motivate N - No limits to your career WHO? Nic & Jen The boss ladies! Nic and Jen have been best friends for over 18 years and have shared many experiences in both work and home life. They first met back in 2003 when Jen signed Nic up for an NVQ course and the two immediately got on! Jen could see that Nic had bags of potential whilst working at Fitness First and so when a role came up for a sport NVQ assessor with Jens Employer she put Nic’s name forward... Of course she got the job and so a working relationship was born. This very quickly built into a true friendship and the two have been inseparable ever since. They have supported each other through marriages, new homes, children, jobs and now the set up of their own company. Between them they have over 40 years experience of working in the fitness industry and the busy pair have first hand experience in many sporting disciplines... from powerlifting and triathlons to boxing and fitness modeling, they definitely understand their industry and this will be evident in your courses and training with GAIN Academy.

Katy Smith Coaching

katy smith coaching

Trowbridge

For a long time, I worked within the Heritage Sector, leading a Visitor Experience team at several places within the South West, helping to look after special places to leave a leagacy for future generations. I loved my purposeful work, developing my team and seeing them grow in their skills, experience and ultimately confidence to become the best version of themselves which enabled them to deliver high levels of service to everyone visiting. In 2014 and 2018 I negotiated returning to my role on a flexible working pattern after being on parental leave twice. I did this through recruiting, training and developing a fantastic team of staff and volunteers to support the visitor operation. Enabling me to lead on the department’s business plan objectives and also lead the visitor experience of a major £3.2 million restoration project. Discovering what I wanted and making it happen In 2020, as a result of the fall out of the Covid pandemic, I took voluntary redundancy. I knew that I wanted to use my people skills in my next career path, so with my warm, calm and empathetic approach and a desire to reach and help far more people, after my own journey of self explorations, I decided I wanted to become a coach! So in 2020, I decided to make it official and went through a rigorous training programme for 11 months, to achieve my diploma and become a certified Personal Devlopment coach with The Coaching Academy. I now use my coaching to help.. -Parents achieve clarity, happiness and fulfilment in life, enabling them to be the shining light for their children, showing them what is possible. - Senior Professionals who have worked in a role for many years and are questioning their next steps and are seeking clarity, direction and professional career transition suppport. Being a mum and a senior professional in my previous career, there were many times where I would have loved support to work out my steps in life. Figuring this out on your own can be hard. My skillset and support This is where I can help you, I've done it the hard way so you don't have to. Drawing on my experience, professional coaching skills and working through my bespoke 'Re-connection & Life Balance' Programme, I can help you make the right choices to live a happy and fulfilled life. If you need help with interview preparation I offer this as a stand alone or part of a coaching package. Drawing on my 15 years of recruitment & selection experience in the conservation and charity sector. I offer coaching and mentoring to build your confidence in applying and attending interviews so you have a good chance of securing that dream role.