Amy Thompson - Owner and COO of IDEA Health and Fitness Association/Wellness Advocate/International Presenter/Industry Activist - Episode 302
Episode 302 - Amy Thompson - Owner and COO of IDEA Health and Fitness Association/Wellness Advocate/International Presenter/Industry Activist
“I leaned into my soft skills. I could be an effective leader and do it in a non-traditional way.”
“Everything we do is to innovate…to help the future fitness professional.”
“Don’t talk about it, be about it.”
“Now is the time to act.” -Amy Thompson
It has been years in the making, but today is the day! Let’s welcome the owner and chief executive officer of IDEA World Health and Fitness Association, Amy Thompson! In this episode, the Two Fit Crazies sit down with one of the most powerful women in the fitness industry as she shares how her passion for physical activity led to her incredible success both personally and professionally. From her time growing up in Provo, Utah with nine siblings, to her acquisition of IDEA World, Amy’s journey has consisted of countless trips around the world, dozens of roles in and around the fitness industry, and tons of priceless learning experiences. Listen up as Amy reveals her “why” for wanting to acquire IDEA World and how she plans to set the bar for the fitness industry as well as help support the future fit pro. Along with running the IDEA World Conference each year, known as the Academy Awards of the fitness industry, Amy has recently taken on the role as VP for World Active. This organization provides a unified voice to advocate for equity, inclusion, and diversity for fitness professionals at the global level. To find out more about Amy or IDEA, visit www.IdeaFit.com!
Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!
Christine and Brian
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