My go to solution to switch off is going for a walk. It is something I started doing when the lockdown happened and it is something I still do now even without the restrictions. Walking especially in nature has helped me to be present most of the time. Even if …
Read More »What in your business are you most grateful about? by Jeevita Pillai
I am so grateful for the community of fellow instructors, women entrepreneurs and the tribe of African dance and music lovers that attend my classes. I would not be where I am today without the support of the other instructors who never fail to show up when I need them …
Read More »What skill have you developed since leaving formal education that has been most useful in your career? by Jeevita Pillai
Learning how to build relationships and connect with people from various backgrounds is a skill that I have developed since leaving formal education. It is not a skill that I set out to learn and I struggle to see it as a “skill” to be honest, but it is definitely …
Read More »What is your number one hack for getting yourself motivated when things seem hopeless?
My number one hack would be taking a moment to acknowledge what I am feeling and reflect on all the things I am grateful for or an experience I am grateful for. Sometimes we take the smallest things for granted or may not realise how far we have come because …
Read More »What do you wish your prospects would understand before they talk to you?
I wish my prospects would understand that our connection goes beyond dance fitness. Dance has provided me a community, a platform to express myself, freedom, countless of opportunities to push my boundaries, a certain kind of joy that I cannot explain, and an experience of a lifetime – an experience …
Read More »What do you wish someone had told you at the beginning of your career?
I wish someone had told to be courageous instead of being confident – often we are told that we need to be confident so that we can get ourselves out there and get things done. To be honest, if I waited to be confident before I did something, I don’t …
Read More »What makes you most optimistic about the future of your industry?
Adaptability and community – The pandemic had thrown the fitness industry many challenges in the past year but what was amazing was how everyone came together to support and collaborate with each other and how fast people adapted to the situation, including bringing classes to virtual platforms. This is what …
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