Here's how you can develop the key traits of resilience in the Functional Training industry.

Resilient individuals find a calling and dedicate themselves to what gives life purpose. Pursuing a meaningful purpose may involve stress and pain in the short run but over the long run brings meaning. Resilience requires creativity and flexibility. Traditional beliefs should be examined in the light of new experiences and ideas. In the aftermath of major life struggles, where fundamental assumptions are seriously confronted, it can lead to positive psychological change. Resilient people tend to be flexible in their way of thinking and responding to stress. An important component of cognitive flexibility is accepting the reality of our situation, even if that situation is frightening or painful.

I was once trying supervisor level team about resilience and being ahead of their curve whilst on tje job, in the middle of yhis training, there was a strong power- electricity surge that damaged my laptop. I had a backup in a flash drive, but in that moment forgot it had it because thebsurge and resulting effect threw me. There I was in class and middle of a topic and life happened and left me bare, trainee mooted, what are you going to do now whilst the rest of the class looked on at me for about 15 minutes fiddling and fidgeting. Finally the bulb lit and I remembered I had a back up but no laptop to use. The training manager came to the rescue with his,. The experience; training's best laid plans can go wrong.

1. Cultivate a growth mindset by encouraging continuous learning and embracing challenges as opportunities for improvement. 2. Build strong support networks with colleagues and industry professionals to share experiences and gain valuable insights. 3. Develop stress management techniques such as mindfulness, exercise, and time management to maintain balance and well-being. 4. Set realistic goals and expectations to avoid burnout and ensure steady progress in your professional journey. 5. Embrace adaptability by staying open to change and being willing to adjust strategies as needed in a dynamic industry. 6. Foster a positive attitude by celebrating small wins and maintaining an optimistic outlook, even in the face of setbacks.

I think we have to shift the belief around failure. Failure is the opportunity to learn. When a child learns a new skill, we never encourage them to give up if they don't get it right the first time, we tell them to keep trying. The same should be true with new skills, put in the reps and lean into the leering aspect.

Post event feedback session from trainee of above shared challenge showed me that whilst bad things may happen, the trainees were supportive and rooted for me, especially seeing there was a plan B; through it wasn't instantly activated.

Feedback is vital in developing any new skill. It can be a powerful tool to learn from your own experiment as well. For example, feeling the difference in movements can help you determine what is the right path for yourself. Feedback from a trainer or coach can help you see a blind spot or fill in a gap that you never knew was missing.

Learning should never stop in my opinion. Especially in the functional training space. Our bodies don't stop changing so we should continue to learn from them. This is an important skill to lean into when facing mindset challenges as well. If you never get curious with yourself or seek feedback it can cause you to stay stuck. I am a firm believer that the more you know the better-informed decision you can make for yourself.

Goal Setting: Establish clear, achievable goals that align with your values and career aspirations. Break larger goals into smaller milestones to maintain motivation and track progress.

Flexibility: Anticipate and respond to changes in client needs, industry trends, and external factors. Remain agile in adjusting your strategies and approaches to deliver optimal results.

Above example of failure and my anticipation that something could go wrong made me hold/ have a false river backup and human enough to seek help/ support for an available laptop, which saved the day.