Career Lab by Coach360 +
Virtual Job Fair

ACE, ISSA, NASM/AFAA and NCSF Approved for Continuing Education Credits (CECs)

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Session 1: Fireside with Luke Milton

From a career-ending rugby injury to building a global brand, Luke has carved out a path defined by authenticity, resilience, and connection. He’ll also speak to the power of community in fitness and how building genuine connections helps tackle loneliness which is one of the biggest challenges in our industry.
In this candid fireside chat, Luke shares what it really takes to build a fitness career that’s not just successful, but sustainable.

Takeaways:
● How to navigate setbacks and stay the course.
● The role of community in overcoming loneliness and sustaining motivation.
● What drives long-term relevance in a fast-changing industry.

Session 2: Building Your Brand as a Fitness Professional: The Power of Online Presence

A session dedicated to helping job seekers create a personal brand that appeals to employers and clients alike. Attendees will leave with actionable tips on enhancing their online presence.

Key Topics:
● Leveraging social media to build your fitness career.
● The importance of an online portfolio and personal website.
● Building authority through content creation (e.g., blogs, videos).
● Networking online to grow your professional brand.

Session 3: Employer Panel: What Top Hiring Managers Look for in Fitness Professionals - Secrets to Landing Your Dream Job

Employers discuss the key qualities they look for when hiring fitness professionals, what makes a great candidate, and how to impress during interviews.

Key Topics:
● Understanding employer expectations in the fitness industry.
● What sets top candidates apart.
● The impact of certifications, experience, and personal branding.
● How to stand out in a competitive market.

Session 4: Exploring Virtual Career Opportunities: Unlock Your Next Job from Anywhere

Join us for a dynamic and interactive virtual session where you'll discover a range of exciting career opportunities available exclusively through virtual platforms. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just beginning your career journey, this session will provide you with valuable insights into remote job openings across various industries. Learn how to navigate virtual job markets, access exclusive listings, and enhance your application strategies for remote positions.

Key Topics:
● Explore a curated list of current virtual job openings.
● Understand the latest trends in remote work and the growing demand for virtual positions.
● Gain tips on optimizing your resume and online profiles for virtual roles.
● Participate in Q&A with industry experts and recruiters specializing in remote work.

Session 5: Beyond the Gym Floor: Diversifying Your Skills to Build a Future-Proof Fitness Career / Powered Up by: Flex

This session will focus on the importance of diversifying your fitness services to stay competitive in today’s market. Whether you are a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, or wellness coach, diversifying your offerings can help you stand out.

Key Topics:
● Expanding beyond one-on-one coaching: Group fitness, online coaching, wellness services.
● How to become a multi-faceted coach with various revenue streams.
● Leveraging technology to offer virtual or hybrid fitness services.
● Adapting to the demands of different clientele and market trends.

Session 6: From Passion to Profit: Creating a Six-Figure Business in Health & Fitness

This session empowers health and fitness professionals to move beyond passion-driven hustle and into strategic business growth. Learn how to build a thriving, six-figure fitness brand by mastering essential business skills, diversifying revenue, and aligning your purpose with profit. Through real-world insights and actionable strategies, discover how to turn your calling into a scalable, sustainable business.

Key Topics:
● Mindset & Business Foundations: When and how to shift from passion to profit. Core business skills many fitness pros overlook.
● Monetization & Scaling: Smart pricing strategies and multiple revenue streams. Hiring, outsourcing, and scaling without losing authenticity.
● Marketing, Branding & Financial Growth: Converting community into paying clients. Financial habits and systems for long-term success.

Session 7: The Digital Edge: Proven Strategies for Coaches to Build a Scalable Fitness Brand / Powered Up by: ACE Fitness

This panel will explore how fitness professionals can leverage technology to scale their businesses and engage a wider audience.

Key Topics:
● Building a fitness brand using social media and digital marketing.
● How to transition from in-person to virtual coaching successfully.
● The role of digital tools and apps in client management, tracking progress, and improving client results.
● Creating engaging online fitness experiences for clients.

Session 8: Own the Future: Is Studio or Franchise Ownership Your Next Power Move?

This bold and thought-provoking session explores the realities behind transitioning from fitness professional to business owner. Whether you're considering launching an independent studio or investing in a franchise, this conversation is designed to challenge assumptions, reveal critical decision-making factors, and equip attendees with the insight needed to make informed, empowered career moves. Panelists share lessons learned, strategic frameworks, and personal stories to illuminate both the risks and rewards of ownership in today’s rapidly evolving fitness industry.

Key Topics:
● Ownership Requires More Than Passion, It Demands Readiness. Before diving into ownership, fitness pros must evaluate their emotional, financial, and operational readiness. This includes honest self-assessments of leadership capacity, business skills, and resilience in uncertain markets.
● Studio vs. Franchise: Know the Trade-Offs. Independent studios offer creative freedom, while franchises provide built-in systems and support. Understanding how each model aligns with your risk tolerance, lifestyle goals, and growth ambitions is essential, especially in volatile economic environments.
● Strategy is Non-Negotiable. Successful ownership starts with a rock-solid business strategy. Skipping steps like market research, revenue modeling, or brand differentiation can lead to costly mistakes. Owning your future means mastering both mindset and method before making the leap.



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    Program Agenda

    Career Lab Speakers


    8:00am to 8:15am Pacific Time

    Opening Remarks & Welcome by Kathleen Ferguson

    Kathleen Ferguson Bio
    Kathleen Ferguson
    Founder & CEO
    Coach360

     

    8:15am to 8:45am Pacific Time

    Session 1: Fireside with Luke Milton

     Luke MiltonKathleen Ferguson 
    Luke MiltonKathleen Ferguson 
    Founder & CEOFounder & CEO 
    Training MatesCoach360 

     

    8:45am to 9:30am Pacific Time

    Session 2: Building Your Brand as a Fitness Professional: The Power of Online Presence

    Todd DurkinLindsey Greeley Angela Gargano
    Todd DurkinLindsey GreeleyAngela Gargano
    Founder and OwnerFitness ProfessionalKeynote Speaker
    Todd Durkin Enterprises & IMPACT-X 6 x Ninja Warrior and Peak Performance Coach

     

    Moderator  
    Nate HylandJanelle Trujillo 
    Nate HylandJanelle Trujillo 
    International Business Consultant, Board Advisor,Certified Executive Health Coach 
    Health Sector Wellness & Biotech, MBA, MS, IHRSA Rising Star and Global Speaker  

     

    9:30am to 10:30am Pacific Time

    Networking Breakout

    Employer Networking

     

     

     

    10:30am to 11:15am Pacific Time

    Session 3: Employer Panel: What Top Hiring Managers Look for in Fitness Professionals - Secrets to Landing Your Dream Job

    Efonda SprolesNicole PetittoKhaled Elmasri
    Efonda SprolesNicole PetittoKhaled Elmasri
    SVP Scouting & Talent AcquisitionDirector, Franchise Learning & DevelopmentSr. Regional Fitness Manager
    Life TimePvolveExcel Fitness

     

    Moderator  
    Lindsay VastolaBrittany Agulto 
    Lindsay VastolaBrittany Agulto  
    Leadership Coach for Growth-FocusedRecruiting Specialist 
    Business Leaders and Keynote SpeakerOrangetheory Afterburn Coaching 

     

    11:15am to 12:00pm Pacific Time

    Session 4: Exploring Virtual Career Opportunities: Unlock Your Next Job from Anywhere

    Tatyana SinnMelissa Cruise Nikki Giacara Bio
    Tatyana SinnMelissa CruiseNikki Giacara
    Founder & CEODirector of HR FBB Wellness Pro, Founder of NiKFiNiTYfit
    Well ReservedDietitianLIVE Co-creator of epsolution™

     

     

    Moderator  
    Dan MetcalfHaley Manning 
    Dan MetcalfeHaley Manning 
    Creator, Inventor and Master TrainerBehavior Change Specialist | CPT 
     Define Wellness 

     

    12:00pm to 1:00pm Pacific Time

    Networking Breakout

    Employer Networking

     

     

     

    1:00pm to 1:45pm Pacific Time

    Session 5: Beyond the Gym Floor: Diversifying Your Skills to Build a Future-Proof Fitness Career

    Powered Up by: Flex 

    Flex

     

    Christine ContiRebecca Garity PinoLaurie Vass
    Christine ContiRebecca Garity-PintoLaurie Vass
    CEOFounderWellness Specialists Manager
    FitFixNowStudio Group XFXWELL

     

    Moderator  
    Kathleen Ferguson  
    Kathleen Ferguson  
    Founder and CEO  
    Coach360  



    1:45pm to 2:30pm Pacific Time

    Session 6: From Passion to Profit: Creating a Six-Figure Business in Health & Fitness

    Dan DuranDesi BartlettDavid Van Daff
    Dan DuranDesi BartlettDavid Van Daff
    Vice President, Lionel UniversityWomen’s Health Expert, Author, On Camera Talent, Vice President, Industry Relations & Public Affairs
    Chairman, REX Roundtables for LeadersProduct Designer, and International Retreat LeaderNational Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)

     

    Moderator  
    Kandace Dickerson  
    Kandace Dickson  
    Chief Marketing Officer  
    OPEX Fitness & CoachRx  



    2:30pm to 3:15pm Pacific Time

    Session 7: The Digital Edge: Proven Strategies for Coaches to Build a Scalable Fitness Brand

    Powered Up by: ACE Fitness

    ACE Fitness

     

    David Sherman-PresserLauren ShroyerReena Vokoun
    David Sherman-PresserLauren ShroyerReena Vokoun
    Marketing LeaderVice President of Product & InnovationFounder and CEO
    Health & Fitness ConsultingAmerican Council on ExercisePassion Fit

     

    Moderator  
    Krissy Vann  
    Krissy Vann  
    Podcast Host | On Air Talent | TV Host | Visionary Producer | Emcee  
       



    3:15pm to 4:00pm Pacific Time

    Session 8: Own the Future: Is Studio or Franchise Ownership Your Next Power Move?

     Jack ThomasEloiza TecsonRebecca Hull
    Jack ThomasEloiza TecsonRebecca Hull
    Co-Founder Co-Founder & PresidentInternational Franchise Recruitment Manager
    The FitGuide E20Fitstop 

     

    Moderator  
    Al Mendoza  
    Rachelle Reed  
    Science Strategy, Health Science Research, Science Communication
      
    Therabody  


    4:00pm to 4:15pm Pacific Time

    Closing Remarks & Thank You by Kathleen Ferguson


    Kathleen Ferguson
    Kathleen Ferguson
    Founder & CEO
    Coach360


     

    All Exhibitors


    Career Lab by Coach360

    Session 1: Fireside with Luke Milton

    Session 2a: Networking Breakout

    Session 2: Building Your Brand as a Fitness Professional: The Power of Online Presence

    Session 3: Employer Panel: What Top Hiring Managers Look for in Fitness Professionals - Secrets to Landing Your Dream Job

    Session 4a: Networking Breakout

    Session 4: Exploring Virtual Career Opportunities: Unlock Your Next Job from Anywhere

    Session 5: Beyond the Gym Floor: Diversifying Your Skills to Build a Future-Proof Fitness Career Powered Up by: Flex

    Session 6: From Passion to Profit: Creating a Six-Figure Business in Health & Fitness

    Session 7: The Digital Edge: Proven Strategies for Coaches to Build a Scalable Fitness Brand Powered Up by: ACE Fitness

    Session 8: Own the Future: Is Studio or Franchise Ownership Your Next Power Move?

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