As the health and fitness industry evolves, so too does the role of the professional within it.
This three-part webinar series explores the rising impact of health coaching, from understanding the landscape to supporting underserved populations that can grow our member numbers, to pre-created strategies that work in practice.
Whether you’re an Operator, PT, Educator, or Policymaker, this series will give you the insight and tools to position yourself - and your clients - for long-term success.
Click below for more information and register to be part of this essential conversation!
This opening session sets the scene. We explore what you're missing, where facilities can grow a captive new market (and retain them), as well as providing real wellness to the existing membership base. We introduce health coaching, what it is (and isn’t), why it’s gaining momentum in fitness, and how it can bridge the gap between exercise, behaviour change, and long-term health outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
- What defines health coaching in a fitness context.
- Why it’s relevant now, from chronic conditions to lifestyle fatigue.
- Where the opportunities lie for fitness operators and professionals.
- How leaders and educators are already embedding this approach.
Speakers:
- Dr Glenda Rivoallan - Founder and CEO at We Talk Wellbeing
- Fiona Cresswell - National Head of Sales at Inspace Fitness
- Sarah Le Brocq - Director at All About Obesity CIC
- Jenny Patrickson - Managing Director at Active IQ
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'Fitness' is often something that will never be achievable for people living in larger bodies and a 'Gym' can be alienating.
In this session, we explore how health coaching can be a powerful bridge and framework for inclusion and empowerment, and shift to more people living healthier lives. We unpack stigma, language, lived experiences and how fitness professionals can provide truly long-term supportive environments.
Key Takeaways:
- Understanding obesity as a chronic relapsing disease.
- 'FAT' - the last remaining uneducated Stigma: What individuals and the fitness industry has presumed it is for decades and the impact/opportunity for the fitness industry now.
- The lived experience perspective: what really supports change.
- Practical ways to create the best environments to welcome and support people living with the genes that contribute to living in larger bodies.
- How to coach without judgement or assumptions, whether or not weight management medication is involved.
Speakers:
- Dr Glenda Rivoallan - Founder and CEO at We Talk Wellbeing
- Fiona Cresswell - National Head of Sales at Inspace Fitness
- Sarah Le Brocq - Director at All About Obesity CIC
- David Stalker - President of EuropeActive, Active IQ Consultant
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Date: Tuesday 5 August 2025
Time: 11:00 AM (60 mins)
How do you bring it all together? This final session looks at practical implementation: how to integrate a coaching approach into fitness offerings, qualifications, and business models. From habit formation to behaviour science, how you can speedily implement actionable strategies for embedding holistic support into your services and drive more engagement and users.
Key Takeaways:
- Tools for embedding coaching in everyday practice.
- Where fitness ends and coaching begins - navigating boundaries.
- Upskilling and qualification options.
- Business and retention benefits of a holistic model.
Speakers:
- Dr Glenda Rivoallan - Founder and CEO at We Talk Wellbeing
- Fiona Cresswell - National Head of Sales at Inspace Fitness
- Sarah Le Brocq - Director at All About Obesity CIC
- Jenny Patrickson - Managing Director at Active IQ
Dr. Glenda Rivoallan
Dr. Glenda Rivoallan is a seasoned entrepreneur, author, and consultant with over 28 years of experience in the fitness and wellbeing sectors. She has founded multiple wellness brands, including 'Resilient as Fudge', and has successfully led several ventures to acquisition, notably selling her last wellbeing brand to Anytime Fitness. Glenda holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and specialises in resilience and the development of wellbeing coaches. She is also the founder of We Talk Wellbeing, providing corporate wellbeing strategies and solutions across the UK. Glenda has also been working in collaboration with Active IQ to develop the new Level 3 qualification in Health and Wellbeing Coaching.
Sarah Le Brocq
Sarah Le Brocq is a public affairs professional and advocate in the field of obesity care. She serves as the UK Head of Public Affairs at Reset Health and is the founder of All About Obesity CIC, an organisation dedicated to informing, supporting, and advocating for individuals living with obesity. With a background in chemistry and over 16 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Sarah brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her advocacy work. She has contributed to national health policy discussions, serving on the NICE Weight Management Committee and the Obesity Health Alliance.
Fiona Cresswell
Fiona Cresswell is a dynamic leader in the health and fitness industry, currently serving as the National Head of Sales at Inspace Fitness. With a strong background in sales and business development, she has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation within the sector. Fiona is known for her strategic approach to building partnerships and her commitment to promoting wellness and active lifestyles. Her expertise lies in creating impactful sales strategies and fostering strong client relationships to enhance brand presence in the competitive fitness market.
Jenny Patrickson
Jenny has over 25 years of experience within the active leisure sector, leading the development of specialist health and fitness related awarding organisations to achieve year-on-year growth and excellence in service provision. Whilst developing an in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks and their requirements, Jenny has been responsible for strategic planning, business development and business process improvement.
David Stalker
David is currently the President of EuropeActive, Active IQ Consultant, Chairman of BOX12, Super Yacht Fitness, Future Practice and a NED of Lampton Leisure. He also works as a Strategic Advisor to the Boards of several companies in the health and fitness industry including Alliance Leisure, Myzone, The Fitness Group, Leisure Labs and Active IQ. He has over 35 years’ experience in the sector and has held various senior posts during his career including Global CEO of Myzone, CEO of ukactive, Chairman of the Chartered Institute for Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), of which he is a fellow of the institute.