“Engaging. Insightful. Extremely valuable.”
Speaking & Podcast Interviews
Tess Ball, movement coach & body advocate
Tess Ball (she/they) is a trauma-informed movement coach and the owner of Ashland Strength Studio. Tess empowers folks to get curious, get strong, and feel more at home in their bodies.
Speaking Topics & Talking Points
Talks and/or interviews are tailored to suit each audience and objective. The following topics can be delivered as a podcast interview, workshop, keynote, or virtual event.
Trauma-informed coaching communication
Audience:
Fitness & wellness professionals
Key Takeaways:
The fitness industry wasn’t set up for people who are neurodivergent or hold marginalized identities.
Trauma comes in many shapes and sizes.
Use the 5 relationship checkpoints to assess your current client experience.
Trauma-informed coaching is an ongoing process.
Delivering a safe client experience is your biggest asset.
Ditch your SMART goals to actually become consistent
Audience:
Entrepreneurs & business owners
Key Takeaways:
The top 3 reasons SMART goals fail.
Why athletes follow training programs with big-picture macrocycles AND weekly microcycles.
Shift from obligation to curiosity.
How to develop an effective weekly rhythm that keeps you motivated.
When you focus on stacking up small wins, success is inevitable.
The rebellious practice of listening to your body
Audience:
Growth-minded women & queer folks
Key Takeaways:
The problematic origins of the modern fitness industry.
There’s no “right” way to have a body.
Listening to your body is an act of rebellion.
How to develop a movement practice that builds confidence.
Cultivating a relationship with your body is one of the most powerful things you can do.
“Tess’ presentation was extremely valuable, engaging, and insightful. She has a wonderful way of simplifying complex concepts with great examples. I’m looking forward to inviting her back to speak at the next Summit.”
– Toni Chowdhury, Holistic Entrepreneurship Summit
Recent Event & Podcast Features
F Bomb Breakfast Club: Business values panel discussion
The Success Diaries Podcast: Using curiosity and mindfulness to create success
Holistic Entrepreneurship Summit: Creating an effective marketing strategy while bootstrapping
The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast: No Gurus Needed: Making Your Own Rules with Tess Ball
Mastering the Business of Yoga Podcast: Heart Driven Business for Yoga Entrepreneurs with Tess Ball
The Passionpreneur Experience Podcast: The Passionpreneur’s Journey ft Tess Ball