Unlock real-world strategies for women to thrive in the fitness industry. Learn how to get promoted, lead with confidence, and launch your own business. This empowering session offers practical tools to build respect, boost self-assurance, and fast-track your career—whether you’re climbing the ladder or creating your own path.
About the Presenter:Kooperman
Sara Kooperman, JD, CEO of SCW Fitness Education, WATERinMOTION®, and S.E.A.T. Fitness, is founder of the MANIA® Convention. She serves on the canfitpro Advisory Panel, Gold’s Gym Think Tank, and was a founding WIFA board member. A National Fitness Hall of Fame inductee and FIT-C’s Most Innovative Fitness Pro, Sara authored *FIT FOR BUSINESS* and was recently nominated IDEA Fitness Leader of the Year.
Bannister-Munn
Gail Bannister-Munn is the Flexibility Specialist and Core, Yoga, and Pilates Coach for the New York Jets. She owns The Bannister Method Studio and manages Group Ex for six Crunch locations in NYC. Gail consults for pro athletes across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. She holds certifications including NASM, AFAA, FST L3, Thai Massage, and YogaFit 500+, and is a NASM and AFAA Continuing Education Provider.
Gilbert Roberts
Keli Roberts, an ACSM Exercise Physiologist, is a decorated fitness professional with ACE certifications in GFI, HC, CPT, and Senior Fitness, plus NASM Corrective Exercise and FAI Aging Specialist credentials. A National Fitness Hall of Fame inductee, she has earned awards such as IDEA International Fitness Instructor of the Year, Best Female Presenter, Lifetime Achievement, and the Inspiration Award from Empower! Conventions.
Spreen-Glick
Kimberly brings 30+ years of experience in fitness, yoga, leadership, and personal development. She served as Senior Director of Group Fitness at Life Time for over a decade and was named IDEA’s 2015 Program Director of the Year. Kimberly founded The Inspired Life University, providing online programs, certifications, and coaching to empower heart-centered fitness professionals to thrive, boost income, and expand their positive impact.
