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As movement teachers, we know or have observed that growth is never linear and opportunities to fail greatly impact the growth trajectory. Today, we dive into a topic that is very much a pop culture phrase going around at the moment, the ‘growth mindset’. We explore what it means as it relates to movement teachers or studio owners and discuss what it looks like, the approaches toward it, and why it is important. We then take a look at how we can work toward cultivating a growth mindset as movement teachers and in our studios. Hannah then takes us through the C.O.U.R.A.G.E model as a tool for growing a growth mindset, including modelling opportunities for failure, being authentically you, taking action, and what grit means for movement teachers. Our growth mindset is what sets the tone for our student’s learning environment and is a fundamental and important skill because by us growing, our students will as well. Don’t miss this insightful episode, so start listening now.

Key Points From This Episode:

• The concept of growth mindset in the corporate culture; what it is and how you get it.
• An integral part of learning: failing. 
• Hannah expands on the C.O.U.R.A.G.E model. 
• Excellent teachers grow: what happens when we, as teachers, embrace growth and change.
• We discuss the importance of setting an atmosphere as a movement teacher.
• Where we can grow as movement teachers.
• Why it’s important to facilitate and model opportunities for failures.
• The authenticity of you and bringing a uniqueness when you show up.
• Recovering from difficulty and trying again.
• Action is more important than perfection: moving it forward.
• What grit means for movement teachers. 
• Leading with inclusion and making room for experience. 

About The Pilates Exchange

The Pilates Exchange explores the art and philosophy of Pilates alongside evidence-based exercise science. Through thought-provoking conversations, practical teaching insights, and healthy debate, we challenge assumptions, question industry trends, and encourage a deeper understanding of movement.

Our mission is to empower Pilates teachers, movement professionals, and curious students to keep learning, think critically, and recognize the impact that great teaching can have on people's lives.

Hosted by Hannah Teutscher and rooted in the teaching philosophy of Performance Fit Pilates in Nürnberg, Germany, the podcast is about exchanging ideas, inspiring change, and helping people discover what's possible through movement.

Exchanging ideas and changing lives, one session at a time.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Angela Duckworth — https://angeladuckworth.com/ 

Free Ebook- 100 Pilates Class Themes: https://performance-fit-online.com/100-pilates-class-themes

Free Ebook -Top Teaching Tips: https://performance-fit-online.com/top-teaching-tips

Free Creativity Masterclass: Creativity Mini-Workshop

Read about Train the Trainers: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com/train-the-trainers/

Connect with us at: Hannah@pilates-studio-nuernberg.com 

Performance Fit Pilates: https://www.pilates-studio-nuernberg.com 

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