Don’t be the best, be the only!

At this stage of life, for me, teaching, coaching and consulting is much more about WHO I work with and the IMPACT I can bring rather than how MANY people I work with.

We all have so much stuff going on in life and every person has challenges in many different ways.

I have spent the last 30 years delving into the realms of movement, dissection and mindset- with tutors such as James de Silva, Julian Baker, Paul Chek and so many more.

Whilst the lockdown has presented many problems for my studios. It has also given rise to many opportunities. The ability to go inwards and really connect with my soul and gut and lead myself and the studio through a different path from every other pilates business.

You see when you go inward, you are not memorised or influenced with all the flash, jazz and external noise in life. You truly feel from within and learn to explore every aspect of the mind and body.

To be able to decipher what I TRULY want and need – is not just an external seeking — but an internal KNOWING.

This comes from a place of quiet and an ability to use a more meditative mindset in my daily tasks.

I’ve developed a relationship with trust and faith and being able to know that whatever shows up I have the ability to navigate through from a place of reflection rather than reaction.

I have learnt to communicate with more patience and by asking better questions.

My business has been flourishing slowly with the right people coming into my world.

There’s something you need to know — in this world of everlasting competition – the desire to be the “biggest ” in your field. Or the “best studio” is a fruitless one. I have found this out the hard way, having owned and worked in many studios over the years.

YOU MUST work on yourself — and double down on WHO YOU ARE and HOW YOU SHOW UP IN LIFE.

Make yourself the work and stop blaming others for your circumstances.

Every time we point the finger at one person, there are three pointing back.

Instead of being the best (insert category)

Become the ONLY.

Become such a potent transmission of who you are as an individual that you magnetise people towards you.

That way people aren’t seeking you out just as a solution to their problem like they would anyone else.

They’re connected to you as the individual.

Your vibe.

Your core values

Your energy.

Their desire becomes to WORK WITH YOU, not to just solve their problem.

This means there’s no one to compete with you.

You need less clients.

You get less objections.

We are only disappointed in life when others don’t meet our expectations.

And clients that want to work with you.

Focus on YOU as the transmission not just what you can do for people but WHO YOU SHOW UP AS.

Nisha

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About the Author: Nisha Srivastava

Nisha is a certified level 3 Chek practitioner and holistic lifestyle coach specialising in Pilates and Yoga. Her journey started when a visiting Laban teacher introduced her to Pilates at Dance College in a contemporary class during her first year. Its effects were forgotten but she then re-discovered Pilates through Michael King eleven years later whilst running her dance school. Her background spans over 32 years with formal training in classical ballet, modern dance, tap, national choreography, stage production and theatre. Her formation includes Pilates, Thai bodywork, Yoga, GYROTONIC, GYROKINESIS, Garuda and anatomical studies. Her particular interest is fascia, and the connective lines and movement patterns that allow a full moving structure rather than the isolation of bones and muscles. Her fascination with questioning the traditions of modern medicine and fascination with searching for meaningful answers has taken her in many different directions and has offered her an abundance of opportunities gaining a wealth of knowledge. “I tried many movement modalities and extended my search after experiencing fascia, because of its connection of movement. Quickly, I noticed my own body changing, as well as the bodies of my own clients. In the last 32 years of teaching I’ve developed my own movement and lifestyle philosophy". Throughout her studies Nisha has done numerous dissections with Julian Baker, Mel Cash and Cery Davies and has the opportunity to take lectures and courses from James de Silva, Robert Schleip, Joanne Avison, Tom Myers, Matt Wallden, Leigh Brandon, Emma Lane, Gary Carter, Paul Chek, Dan Hellman, Peter Blackaby plus many more. Nisha's teaching method promotes reflective self-discovery and provides the requirements to integrate a shift in consciousness for attaining individual goals. Nisha teaches in her own studios in St. Helens and Manchester, plus she also has an online following. Throughout her career she has also taught Sting, Sir Ian McKellen, Cirque de Soleil, Will Young and Belinda Carlisle. She has also worked in professional football and both Rugby League and Union for over 20 years. Players she has provided a specific program for were former Manchester Citys Vincent Kompany, Everton's Steven Pinnear and goal keeper Jonas Lossi. She maintains that an attitude of compassion, consistency and joyous humour are excellent components to growth and expanded potential. She welcomes all level of movers from the beginner to the seasoned athlete who have a desire to increase their skill potential, also teachers and students. Her specialties include assisting post rehabilitative back pain individuals, injury prevention for athletes and spine health for everyday people.

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