07/09/2026
When clients walk away, it doesn’t just bruise our ego - it can knock our confidence too.
We give clients more than a workout. We offer motivation, accountability and genuine connection. When a client suddenly stops showing up or moves to another class, it can sting - deeply. How can you navigate rejection and stay confident?
Rejection is part of the job, but that doesn’t make it easy.
What makes the difference is how we manage it - how we make sense of it, and how we grow from it. Glenda Rivoallan, resilience coach, says the biggest fear instructors have is of rejection and how to deal with it.
Understanding why rejection hits so hard is key.
Resilience isn’t about never being knocked – it’s about choosing how you respond.
Glenda has nine top ways to help you cope with rejection. This can include asking the right questions, emotional intelligence and reflection.
You can read them all on the FitPro blog now at FitPro.com
Since 1990 FitPro has welcomed over 500,000 fitness professionals through our doors. Teresa Wheatley, Executive Director, brings a keen desire to drive the fitness industry forwards, collaborate with likeminded partners and get more people moving more often.