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DR. MARILYN GANSEL
SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST & LIFE COACH
Health · Stress Management · Retirement · Career · Creative Expression
Highly successful educator, fitness professional & Life Coach with 20+ years of experience helping clients achieve desired fitness and lifestyle goals. Effectively creates inspirational individual and group wellness programs. Imaginative problem solver and strategic planner adept at developing marketing strategies to drive sales and increase market share. Positive coach and mentor routinely sought after for motivational and public speaking engagements. Easily establishes rapport with a diverse customer base.
Additional areas of expertise:
Training · Sales · Marketing · Research · Teaching · Hiring/Recruiting · Presentations
Public Speaking · Motivational Leadership · Event Planning & Execution · Radio Show Host
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DR. MARILYN LIFECOACH, LLC January 2012 – Current
Works with individuals and groups to explore options, expand their awareness, and evolve into greatness. Empowers clients to think creatively; challenges clients to take action. Co-creates plans to help clients reach full potential and get results
FITNESS MATTERS, LLC, Kent, CT · 2005-December 1, 2011
Designed successful exercise, weight loss and post rehabilitation programs for groups and individuals; 5 employees.
Designed and implemented original comprehensive wellness programs closely collaborating with physical therapists, physicians, and alternative healthcare providers. Co-designed recurring actions and challenges for long-term behavior change. Planned workshops, seminars and organized, promoted and executed community-wide wellness programs. Author fitness and wellness blog and update company’s online calendar and Website.
Financial Enhancements:
· Fueled annual sales ~21% by developing innovative marketing and sales strategies.
· Increased product awareness 80% as measured through Website hits and tags by implementing a multi-media marketing strategy.
· Achieved 80% client retention.
Operational Highlights:
· Delivered increased flexibility, strengthened core musculature, and reduced back and shoulder pain for a niche clientele (contractors) through the Nuts & Bolts program.
· Created R.E.N.E.W., an integrated group coaching program for weight loss (Rally, Explore, Nourish, Expand, & Win)
· Developed a unique coaching method: Explore, Expand, Evolve into YOU.
· Attained 100% compliance with the Fitness Challenge of which every client lost weight.
· Achieved 85% compliance with psychological intervention program of which 75% of clients succeeded in weight loss.
· Designed “Your Key Address”, a “whole in one” golf conditioning program.
·Developed “The Wellness Answer: an integrated and comprehensive prescription plan for healthy living.”
· Developed B.O.L.D. (Big on Living Dreams) coaching program for entrepreneurs and career transition.
· Authored articles for the industry magazine, Wellness & Fitness Entrepreneur.
· Created an online game for weight loss (in the spirit of play) “Play to Lose”
· Writing two books: Pain, Purpose, Passion and Resilient Faith: Bouncing Back in Gratitude
Awards & Accolades:
· Selected as 1 of 15 professionals in the U.S. to serve on Phil Kaplan’s PEAK roundtable.
· Voted in Top 10 fitness professionals by the Personal Fitness Profession Personal Trainer Award contest.
Received the UTIE Award from Channel 13-WNET for an educational video project
FITNESS MATTERS, INC., Stamford, CT · 1995-2005
Designed successful exercise, weight loss and post rehabilitation programs for groups and individuals; 6 employees.
Personal Fitness Specialist
Trained clients based on desired needs and outcomes. Planned yearly budget. Wrote newsletters. Stayed current with industry trends and health and wellness information. Ordered equipment and scheduled maintenance and repair. Wrote in-home exercise programs for clients. Organized monthly staff meetings. Supervised 6 employees.
Financial Enhancements:
· Drove sales 120% after a 6 month downturn by eliminating programs that didn’t work and implementing programs desired by the community based on a market survey.
· Increased sales and productivity 100% by adding staff and reducing individual’s work load.
Operational Highlights:
· Generated additional clients weekly through word-of-mouth and Website.
· Named one of 6 Top Personal Trainers in Fairfield County Magazine
Career Note: Prior work history includes Library Media Specialist with Bedford Central School District. Designed the media and communications center.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
QuickBooks · MS Office · Adobe Reader · PC Literate · FaceBook · Linkedin · Twitter
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
International Coaching Federation
Connecticut Chapter of ICF
Connect ‘n Kent Business Networking Group – Past President
Kent Chamber of Commerce – Member
International Association of Fitness Professionals (IDEA)
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
B.I.N.A. Non-profit Organization – Past President
Cambridge Who’s Who – VIP Member
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
“What’s Weighing You Down” Weekly Radio Show Host –Norwalk, CT
Coachville ACC Certified
Cancer Exercise Training Institute – West Linn, OR
Video Production Certificate, Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1 – C.H.E.K. Institute, Arlington, VA
The Art of Coaching Teleclass – Vista, CA, Holistic Health & Fitness
Food Psychology Coach – Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, The Spencer Institute
American Council on Exercise Certification – East Coast Alliance Training School, Long Beach, NY
EDUCATION
PsyD Sports Psychologist
Optimal Performance Institute, Sunnyvale, CA
Master of Library Science
Southern Connecticut State College, New Haven, CT
Master of Education
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
Bachelor of Science in Speech & Education
Emerson College, Boston, MA
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