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Christian Bryan, Personal Trainer (photo from FitnessSF.com)

"To lead people, walk behind them"  Lao Tzu

Christian Bryan: Authentic Leader

In February 2015, I began a serious journey of personal transformation.  I recognized that in order to achieve Authentic Change I had to work hard and I needed the right leadership to get me there.  I hired a writing coach so I could work on my publications, and I hired a personal trainer so I could work on me. 

I got very lucky when I joined FitnessSF's Fillmore location.  At the age of 60 I now feel a certain sense of freedom.  Maybe it was not such much because of my age as it is my desire to finally achieve my dreams. Whatever my motivation I shared with the membership representative all I planned to accomplish.  

"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality" - Warren Bennis

As I talked about my goals - lose 170 pounds, train for a triathlon and run the Paris Marathon - the rep waved in a young man whose smile was the first thing you see. He listened to my goals with genuine interest and grew excited for me.  He was enthusiastic about taking the journey with me.  He inspired me, not with sales jargon and BS, but with an authentic desire to be a part of my success.  

That was the day I met my trainer Christian Bryan.  He personifies the message of Lao Tzu - he leads from behind giving me confidence and motivating me to push harder and further for myself.  

Christian is on a path to greatness and I am fortunate to be a member of his following.  His has an impressive list of certifications among his credentials.  He specializes in working with Seniors and those like myself who are fighting obesity. 

Christian works with me in a very Zen-like manner, calmly demonstrating the movements and inspiring me to go further than I thought.  

Because of him I have gone from being unable to walk a block to not only walking but almost running up stairs!  In 2016 I will complete a Triathlon and he will be there to cheer me on I know.  In 2017 I will run the Paris Marathon and I plan to have Christian there with me as well.  

If you are lucky enough to live in San Francisco and/or are already a member of FitnessSF, I strongly recommend you signup with Christian.  

While I do enjoy my membership there, this is not a plug for the fitness center, but a true desire to recognize and honor this man who has helped me change myself for the better and put me on the path to Authentic Change and Transformation.  

In the words of my idol Tina Turner, Christian Bryan is "Simply The Best"!