UK Enterprise Awards 2021

320 | UK Enterprise Awards 2021 Jun21570 Best Life & Wellness Coach 2021: Gary Ousby If there is one thing the Covid-19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that life is precious and we should spend more time on our self-care and wellbeing – a theory that is echoed in everything that Gary Ousby stands for! As a wellbeing consultant, Gary talks to us about how strong mental and physical health is so important. Physical Wellbeing Ltd, founded by Gary Ousby, is dedicated to focusing on balancing your emotional, nutritional and physical wellbeing. With core values steeped in the belief that everyone deserves happiness in their lives, Gary strives to assist people in finding happiness through good health. “I encompass all three disciplines: mind, body, and nutrition,” Gary states, telling us about his USPs and what it is that sets him aside from others in the field. “In my 25 years working with clients in the wellness industry, I have found this simple and logical approach always yields great results.” Gary’s work is currently all conducted online, although he sometimes needs to meet clients briefly to perform services such as DNA testing, in-body analysis and breath analysis. Whilst the pandemic was a challenge for everyone and every company, Gary and his business, Physical Wellbeing Ltd, strove to help alleviate as much stress and strain caused by Covid as possible. “More people are talking about mental health and its importance, and the past 18 months has provided an opportunity to come off the treadmill of life to stop and reflect. It has provided a great opportunity for personal growth.” Indeed, Gary saw a large increase in the need for his services during lockdown, and this is something which still continues, even as government regulations are easing. “Covid-19 has made us all realise how vulnerable we all are as human beings,” he elaborates. “There has been a great surge in individuals taking on a healthier lifestyle and I feel we are all more open to receiving help now.” There were still challenges that Gary faced due to the pandemic, such as not being able to meet his clients in person, however he sought to overcome these, with an innovative approach in order to still be able to offer his services. “I now have a live dashboard page on my website where individuals can sign up and gain instant access to wellbeing programmes for free,” he explains. “These include daily support in the form of food menus, exercise videos, daily motivation, food and life diaries, and so much more. The idea is to reach as many people as possible, regardless of their budget.” Gary stands by his ethos that it should not only be the elitist of athletes who have access to excellent nutrition, exercise and wellbeing services and that the same attention to detail should be lavished upon each and every individual. With more than 25 years’ experience within the industry, Gary has built up a circle of individuals who he works with and trusts implicitly to do the best job possible – something which he states is a minimum requirement when he is looking for people to work with. As a health and fitness consultant, Gary really does place his clients emotional and physical wellbeing at the centre of everything he does and, with this as his primary objective, it’s clear to see why Gary was recently awarded the accolade of Best Life & Wellness Coach 2021. So, what does the future hold for Gary and Physical Wellbeing? “I can only see us continuing on this trajectory, as communicating online becomes second nature and our health (emotional and physical) is now our biggest priority,” he states. “I know I have done a good job when I have helped someone to create a lifestyle that is manageable and healthy. Something that will add life to their years, and years to their life” Contact: Gary Ousby Company: Physical Wellbeing Ltd Web Address: www.physicalwellbeing.co.uk