
How To Grow From A Stressed Out Business-Man Into An Ironman
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Stephan Weyers, Co-Founder of Wingman, talks to John Watson about his role as an endurance coach who helps busy executives transform their fitness and lives.
They discuss Stephan's journey from being an unfit lawyer to a successful Ironman coach, the common challenges faced by athletes, the importance of lifestyle choices over genetics, and how to design realistic training programs for busy people.
Stephan shares insights on building trust with clients, the role of technology in coaching, and the significance of consistency in endurance sports. He also highlights a success story of former Springbok and Blue Bulls rugby player, Flip van der Merwe, who transformed his life through endurance training and just completed his first Half-Ironman at Vichy, France.
Connect with Stephan Weyers here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-weyers/
https://wingmansport.com/
Stephan Weyers, Co-Founder of Wingman, talks to John Watson about his role as an endurance coach who helps busy executives transform their fitness and lives.
They discuss Stephan's journey from being an unfit lawyer to a successful Ironman coach, the common challenges faced by athletes, the importance of lifestyle choices over genetics, and how to design realistic training programs for busy people.
Stephan shares insights on building trust with clients, the role of technology in coaching, and the significance of consistency in endurance sports. He also highlights a success story of former Springbok and Blue Bulls rugby player, Flip van der Merwe, who transformed his life through endurance training and just completed his first Half-Ironman at Vichy, France.
Connect with Stephan Weyers here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-weyers/
https://wingmansport.com/
Chapters
- 00:00 Preview and Introduction
- 01:53 The Journey from Lawyer to Coach
- 03:03 Inspiration and Credentials in Coaching
- 07:22 Common Threads Among Athletes
- 09:07 Genetics vs. Lifestyle Choices
- 11:10 Designing Realistic Training Programs
- 15:02 Overcoming Hesitation to Start
- 16:55 Building Trust and Personal Brand
- 18:56 Success Story: Flip's van der Merwe's Transformation
- 26:43 The Role of Science and Technology in Coaching
- 31:10 Identity Shift: From Lawyer to Ironman Coach
- 32:14 Building a Coaching Business With A Partner
- 34:21 Keeping The Wingman Coaching Culture Consistent
- 35:41 Joining The Lekker Network
- 37:54 A Call To Action For The Overworked And Unfit
- 40:24 Where Is Your Right Place?





