Personal trainer, nutrition coach, and massage therapist based in Lausanne, Canton Vaud. Fifteen years in the fitness industry, ten of them independent. English first language, French and German spoken. Independent status.
I'm Warren Hovenden, 39, a father of two. English is my first language, and I also speak French and a good level of German.
My career looks like two separate lives. One corporate, built on management and sales. The other in coaching. I took what management and sales taught me about reading people and brought it straight into my work as a personal trainer.
The change came later than it does for most. After I was selected to play professional rugby, my focus moved from sales to sport, and it stayed there. I've been independent for over ten years.
Fifteen years in the fitness industry, over ten of them running an independent practice. One-to-one training, nutrition coaching, and body transformation work, with client relationships that run one to four years and beyond.
Led coaching and programming for the gym floor, setting standards across the coaching team.
Ran the club and its team of over 50 staff, owning operations, service standards, and member experience.
Advised on upsell and on communication between departments.
Trained staff at high-end bars and restaurants in customer service and sales, in English.
Handled organisation and contract management on construction projects.