Do you really *need* that certification? Which ones are most important to have? In this episode we take a look at the importance of certifications AND what it means to use your own experience while developing your expertise in your industry. Certifications are not the be-all and end-all AND they are certainly an important piece of the puzzle when it comes to your own education.

In This Episode You Will Hear:

• Why we need to do a better job of requiring certifications in the fitness industry.
  
• Your own experience (or success) is not enough and why telling people, “Do what I do” is dangerous.
  
• Confidence is not found in certifications
  
• We need experience, knowledge, and certifications to be able to fill in the gaps.
  
• Knowledge is cool, but humans are complex and we need to learn how to listen and hold space.
  
• The certs I have and what has been helpful for my own learning.
  

Links & Resources For This Episode:

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• Come say hi over on IG @allisontenney