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• Select Anger management strategies: what to do when you're ready to explode

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  Anger management strategies: what to do when you're ready to explode

  Author:Mary BratcherFrom:IDEA Fitness Journal (Vol. 4, Issue 6) Peer-Reviewed

  June 20071,541 words Article 1190LHas anyone ever told you that you have a short fuse? Do you sometimes do or say things when you lose your temper that hurt yourself, your clients or your co-workers? Do you have a problem keeping your anger in check?...
• Select Creating a successful internship program: how to increase your bottom line and educate fellow fitness pros

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  Creating a successful internship program: how to increase your bottom line and educate fellow fitness pros

  Authors:Justin Price and Mary BratcherFrom:IDEA Fitness Journal (Vol. 6, Issue 10) Peer-Reviewed

  November-December 2009 Article

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• Select Taming stress: discover strategies for getting to the root of--and tackling--your stressors

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  Taming stress: discover strategies for getting to the root of--and tackling--your stressors

  Author:Mary BratcherFrom:IDEA Fitness Journal (Vol. 3, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Jan. 20061,423 words Article Welcome to 2006! The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is over, and it's time to refocus your energy on your fitness career and personal goals. For many, the new year brings promise and opportunity, but you may...
• Select The secret to client retention: use a facilitator approach to empower clients and keep them coming back to you

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  The secret to client retention: use a facilitator approach to empower clients and keep them coming back to you

  Author:Mary BratcherFrom:IDEA Fitness Journal (Vol. 5, Issue 4) Peer-Reviewed

  Apr. 20081,430 words Article 1310LClient retention is one of the greatest obstacles fitness professionals can face. However, since it is far more difficult to attract a new client than to keep a current one, it's crucial to strengthen your retention...
• Select Dealing with negative people: discover ways to stay calm when critical people cross your path

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  Dealing with negative people: discover ways to stay calm when critical people cross your path

  Author:Mary BratcherFrom:IDEA Fitness Journal (Vol. 3, Issue 10) Peer-Reviewed

  November-December 20061,426 words Article 1240LEncounters with negative people can be emotionally draining and stressful. This is especially true when you are generally a positive and productive person but have to interact with fitness colleagues, family members or...
• Select Choosing a specialty: make more money and enhance your career by narrowing your focus

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  Choosing a specialty: make more money and enhance your career by narrowing your focus

  Author:Mary BratcherFrom:IDEA Fitness Journal (Vol. 5, Issue 8) Peer-Reviewed

  Sept. 2008 Article

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• Select Creating your own educational DVD: discover the five steps to producing a new revenue generator

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  Creating your own educational DVD: discover the five steps to producing a new revenue generator

  Authors:Justin Price and Mary BratcherFrom:IDEA Fitness Journal (Vol. 6, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Jan. 2009 Article

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• Select When your friend becomes your supervisor: how to handle a potentially awkward situation with grace

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  When your friend becomes your supervisor: how to handle a potentially awkward situation with grace

  Author:Mary BratcherFrom:IDEA Fitness Journal (Vol. 4, Issue 8) Peer-Reviewed

  Sept. 20071,373 words Article 1130LThe workplace is often where we end up meeting our greatest friends. In fact, some people spend more hours per day interacting with co-worker friends than with their own families. Tight bonds can form between peers, but...
• Select 2007 IDEA world fitness convention feedback

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  2007 IDEA world fitness convention feedback

  Authors:Nobuko Zaima, Biray Alsac, Michael Levell, Mary Bratcher, Mary Ann Smith, Lori Rede, et al.From:IDEA Fitness Journal (Vol. 4, Issue 8) Peer-Reviewed

  Sept. 20071,425 words Letter to the editor 1030LWe had a great time at IDEA World Fitness and enjoyed the 25th anniversary events! Many attendees said the sessions were better than last year. Some delegates took part in outdoor sessions, which were really nice as...
• Select 10 absolutes for women in business: make sure you're well prepared before becoming a fitness entrepreneur

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  10 absolutes for women in business: make sure you're well prepared before becoming a fitness entrepreneur

  Authors:Nicki Anderson and Mary BratcherFrom:IDEA Fitness Journal (Vol. 5, Issue 1) Peer-Reviewed

  Jan. 20081,520 words Article 1290LHealth clubs were the first entities to pair fitness with business, but today a whole new set of entrepreneurs are bursting onto the health and fitness scene--and many of them are women. This new breed of...