Paul Sakowski

What do you do outside of coaching?

Outside of coaching, I work in IT Vendor and Contingent Workforce Management. My role sits at the intersection of business value and relationship management — making sure the organization gets high-quality service at the right price, while also managing the relationships between key internal teams and external partners. It's a lot of problem-solving and communication, which honestly translates pretty well to coaching.

Why do you coach?

I coach because I love celebrating wins, big or small, with people who achieve something they never thought was possible. There's nothing like watching someone surprise themselves. I'm drawn to helping people navigate their own personal journey, meeting them where they are and figuring out what they specifically need to move forward.

What is your favorite thing to coach?

Hands down, the back squat. It's such a foundational movement! I love breaking it down and watching people find that "aha" moment when it finally clicks.

What is one fun fact about yourself?

I hold my CrossFit Level 2 certification and a nutrition coaching certification (PNL1), and I own and run my own nutrition coaching business, Train.Fuel.Thrive. Coaching isn't just what I do at True Fitness, it's a full part of my life.

What does the True Fitness community mean to you?

Community is everything to me. True Fitness is the place where I can shut out everything happening outside the gym walls and be fully present with myself and with the people around me. I thrive both physically and mentally when I'm surrounded by hardworking people chasing the same kind of growth I am.