Mentorship for Every Chapter of Your Fitness Career You don’t have to figure out your fitness career alone.
IDEA pairs you with an elite mentor for personalized, one-on-one guidance so you can break through whatever is keeping you stuck—and grow with confidence through every chapter of your career.
Connecting and Growing Together
We are positioning the IDEA Fitness Mentor Network as the leading platform for connecting aspiring and seasoned professionals. Mentees gain valuable guidance, while mentors share expertise. Our goal is a thriving community where mentorship supports every career stage, driving continuous improvement and shared success.
🌟 Introducing IDEA's Fitness Mentor Network! 🌟
IDEA Mentorship: How It Works
Start with a free 15-minute mentor matching call. We’ll talk about where you’re stuck, what kind of support you need, and whether mentorship is the right fit.
Level 1
Get Focused
Best for Getting unstuck and creating a clear plan.
Start with five private mentorship sessions focused on your current challenge, goal, or career decision.
Includes
5 private mentorship sessions
Price
$350
Level 2
Keep Building
Best for Putting your plan into action with continued support.
Continue with six bi-weekly sessions over three months to build momentum, adjust your strategy, and develop new skills.
Includes
6 bi-weekly sessions over 3 months
Price
$540
Level 3
Ongoing Support
Best for Long-term accountability, strategy, and career growth.
Build an ongoing mentor relationship with monthly sessions focused on long-term career development.
Includes
12 monthly sessions
Brief check-in questions between sessions
Price
from $120/month (when paid annually)
Active IDEA membership required
There is no pressure to continue. Your mentor will help you choose the option that best supports your career.
Get Matched with the Right Mentor
Our mentors bring diverse professional experience across career development, leadership, business growth, specialization, client acquisition, professional confidence, longevity, and career transitions.
Billy Anderson
Billy understands that starting a career in fitness can be complex and overwhelming. Billy has 25 years of experience in the areas of Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, and Behavior Change Coaching. In addition, Billy is the owner of Heroic Fitness Adventures: A Recovery-Based Fitness Studio in Minneapolis, MN. Billy is here to be your guide on your path to mastering the many skills a fitness professional needs to know to enjoy a long and rewarding career: From Sales and Marketing to Exercise Program design.
Show moreDesiree Bartlett, EdD
Dr. Desiree (Desi) Bartlett, EdD, CPT, E-RYT, is a leading women’s health expert, internationally published author, and creator of The BodyMind Workout™, a trademarked system blending yoga, fitness, and meditation. With 30 years of experience, she was named the 2025 IDEA™ Fitness Leader of the Year and ranked #1 in MSN’s Top 10 Health Voices Helping People Feel Better.
Show moreIngrid Knight-Cohee, MSc
Ingrid Knight-Cohee is a sought-after professional in the realm of fitness leadership and health promotion. She started out as an international high-performance athlete and parlayed that passion into a career in fitness and leadership, in both the nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Ingrid has proven effectiveness in collaborating, creating impactful teams, and delivering innovative systems and programming that lead to organizational, client, and individual success.
Show moreLindsey Passamonte
Ready to Meet Your Mentor?
Take the Free Sticking Point Diagnostic. Your diagnostic results will help identify the mentor whose background and strengths are most relevant to your current sticking point.
