In this conversation, Steve Hall and Paul Revelia delve into the intricacies of coaching in the bodybuilding world, reflecting on Paul's 15-year journey as a coach. They discuss the importance of client-coach alignment, share horror stories from the prep world, and highlight the red flags to look for when choosing a coach. Paul emphasizes the need for personal connection and the evolution of coaching practices over the years, while also addressing the challenges of recognizing when a client is ready to compete. In this conversation, Steve Hall and Paul Revelia delve into the complexities of coaching in bodybuilding, discussing the ethical responsibilities of coaches, the importance of understanding client expectations, and the nuances of flexible dieting. They emphasize the significance of communication and building trust with clients, as well as the need for education in coaching practices. The discussion also touches on the challenges of navigating judges' feedback in competitions and the psychological aspects of coaching competitors. Timestamps: 00:00 The Journey of Coaching: A 15-Year Reflection 02:29 Horror Stories from the Prep World 07:30 The Importance of Client-Coach Alignment 13:14 Red Flags in Coaching: What to Look For 15:13 Learning from Mistakes: Evolving as a Coach 21:13 Recognizing Readiness: When to Say No to Prep 22:23 The Ethics of Coaching23:32 Understanding Client Expectations 24:44 The Approach to Bodybuilding 25:56 Mindset and Flexibility in Dieting 27:08 Recognizing Signs of Distress in Clients 29:15 Communication and Client Relationships 31:31 Building Trust and Confidence 33:40 The Importance of Education in Coaching 36:49 Navigating Judges Feedback 39:32 Understanding Judging Nuances https://www.instagram.com/paulrevelia/ https://www.prophysique.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@PaulRevelia Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5__ ________________________________________________________________ Epic Workout Clothing (use code STRONGER): • US: https://www.raskolapparel.com • Europe: https://raskolapparel.eu/ • Canada: https://raskolapparel.ca /__________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks!Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook:• https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep /__________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://www.massmember.com/a/2147994108/MxeV4T3MJPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/offers/ab2q2QSo/checkoutMuscle & Strength Pyramids • https://getdpd.com/cart/hoplink/25469?referrer=1uk0lvv6e1rqv __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form:https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices