GETTING INTO SHAPE
‘Helping people to loseweight is the best job in theworld’, says local slimming consultant
PROFESSIONAL sleeper? Island caretaker? Wine taster? The idea of getting paid to something we truly love is the holy grail for most of us, however, a local weight loss Consultant says he’s cracked it after a recent survey of 26,000 people on LinkedIn* revealed that having a sense of purpose is the number one requirement for job satisfaction.
Paul Glass has run a Slimming World franchise since February 2012 after losing an amazing 8 stone 2lbs himself with the weight loss organisation and changing his life. Since then, he’s made it his mission to help others transform their lives like he has and estimates that he helped people from Sligo lose an incredible 6,500 stone between them.
“This really is the best job in the world as far as I’m concerned,” says Paul. “Having lost weight myself I know what an enormous difference it can make to your life and so being able to help people to change their life like I have really is the most rewarding thing. “
As a franchisee I love being my own boss and I’m lucky to have the flexibility to continue to enjoy a busy family and social life. I always believe that you get out what you put in and that’s certainly the case at Slimming World, with the number of people you can help, in the excellent training and support you get and with the generous financial returns. I’d absolutely recommend the role to anyone looking for a rewarding job.”
The LinkedIn research showed that people who have a real sense of purpose at work are much more likely to be happy in their job. The research also found that people whose role is based in the local community, who have their own business and who work in healthcare are all more likely to feel like they have a purpose in their work and Paul agrees, saying he’s extra lucky as he has all three!
Slimming World Director of Field Operations, Lisa Salmon, said: “In the current economic climate people might be wary about starting up a business, which is why it’s so important to choose an option that has a strong structure and excellent training, and can be set up in your own local area.
“All of our Consultants originally joined us as Slimming World members, giving them an understanding of what it’s like to struggle with their weight and all have had success on the plan. Personal qualities are so important and we look for warmth, energy and enthusiasm, good listening skills and, most importantly, a caring non-judgmental nature and a genuine desire to help people lose weight – giving people the confidence to achieve their dreams is our ultimate mission and you don’t get a better sense of purpose than that!
“With latest figures showing that around two-thirds of people struggle with their weight, there is an increasing need to provide people with effective and compassionate support to help them make long-term changes to their lifestyle.
We provide franchisee- Consultants with in-depth training, an excellent support structure and all the benefits of a trusted household name brand that has been established for 48 years and has become the UK’s favourite way to lose weight**.” Consultants receive Foundation training at the Slimming World Academy on the nutritional foundations of Food Optimising, Slimming World’s healthy eating plan, the psychology of weight loss and facilitating healthy lifestyle changes through a range of behaviour change methods. They are also supported with all the equipment they need to run a successful group and a well-trained management and support team.
For more information or to join Paul’s groups, pop along to Sligo City Hotel on Thursday at 3:00pm, 5:00pm or 7:00pm or Friday 9:30am, 11:30am or 1:30pm or call him on 087 437 6729.