COMMUNITY
Strengthening the connection
As I write this column at Network HQ we are literally
packing away the last bits and pieces of #FILEX2016
and attempting to shake off the PCB’s (Post Convention
Blues). The event was a huge success and I can’t thank
you, our members enough for your support. I enjoyed
every connection and handshake and can’t wait to do it
all again next year in Sydney. Check out page 6 to relive
some memories or whet your appetite for next year!
At the opening ceremony of FILEX, Executive
Director Nigel Champion unveiled the refreshed brand
identity for Network and we couldn’t be happier with
how it’s turned out. We believe the fresh new look is a
strong representation of our core values. You can read
more about the brand refresh in Nigel’s column on page
11. You’ll see the new brand reflected throughout all of
Network’s offerings in the coming months, starting with
this edition of Network.
As for other internal Network happenings, we have
a number of unique and exciting courses coming up,
including the PCC certification and Bodyweight Athlete
courses (see pages 15 and 57), and an expansion of our
YogaFit Instructor Training around the country. We’re
hoping to connect as many of you as possible thi s year
to our cutting edge face-to-face courses, so if one of
our offerings appeals, be sure to get in touch for more
information, as places are limited. Check out this season’s
calendar of courses just over there on the opposite page!
It has become very clear to me, and the rest of the Network team, that you, our members, want to have more
opportunities to connect with each other face-to-face. In the digital age we are becoming more isolated in our own
worlds, both at work and at home. The FILEX convention offered a reminder of how beneficial it is to connect with
colleagues and peers. With this in mind, we are in the early stages of exploring how we can better connect you, our
members, with each other to exchange ideas, discuss challenges and strengthen your network. Stay tuned for more
details as they are released later in the year.
I wish you all the best in your business and health, wherever this column may find you.
Until next time,
Ryan Hogan, CEO
[email protected]
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