1 Group Coaching and OneToOne Coaching 2 What

1 Group Coaching and One-To-One Coaching

2 What is Coaching

3 Group Coaching and One-To-One Coaching What is Coaching? Coaching – according to the International Coach Federation (https: //coachfederation. org) Coaching is defined as: “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. ”

4 Coaching involves the belief that the individual has the answers to their own problems within them. coaching is a partnership a way of offering support a catalyst for change can help people overcome internal struggles, habits or behaviors that are negatively impacting their life and holding them back.

5 a blend of psychology, spirituality, business, and philosophy and so many things about accessing human potential a way to help people add more meaning to life, and have a more meaningful life Often works One-to-one with individuals Coaching can include discussions and discoveries about values, life purpose, underlying beliefs, confidence, self- management, effective feedback and releasing judgement

6 One of the best suggestion one of my teachers offered was that coaches really get to know themselves – know your theories on living, belief systems (for example, do you think people can change? Do you hold hope? Can you hold it for others? ) Also, to know your motivations so you understand not only how you are engaging with a client but why. This also helps with visualizing. Every conversation we have with ourselves and others involves images. When we are familiar with our own stories and images, it helps to create images for the coachee. And it helps them create their own images/stories. Listen to the story and reflect back.

7 One-To-One Coaching

8 One-To-One Coaching This is coaching that is one coach to one client. It’s often either in person, on the phone or via internet (for example using Skype that has a video and/or audio option). With the creation of online services, coaching is now much more widely available to so many people who can access a coach by phone, VOIP or email and webinars. This is a valuable opportunity for people to coach and be coached.

9 Tip: Steve Chandler suggests making it really easy for clients to have access to you. Some examples: Speaking engagements Email newsletters with links to your site and email address Public events like Education fairs, or industry type fairs Digital marketing, advertising your website and services Having your products and services on your website and mobile friendly Tip: any marketing materials you have should have your contact information. If someone is expressing interest offer to call them to stay connected. And for online: less clicks the better to reach you.

10 Tools: Some coaches use assessment tools. Example of assessment types and certifications: This company offer personality assessment, development, values motives and preference inventories. https: //www. hoganassessments. com/? gclid=Cjw. KCAjw 4 s. LVBRAl. Eiw. ASbl. R 5 LFHDzz 9 auzh. Qwcoc_8 Qr. Ql. Sn. LRzq. Jy 3 Oe. QV 8 weq. W 8 rz. Db 2 SYX 4 Ro. CDn. EQAv. D_Bw. E

11 More commonly used tools that don’t require training are tools like: Wheel of Life (creator Paul J. Meyer, founder of Success Motivation® Institute, Inc. ) “The Wheel of Life is powerful because it gives you a vivid visual representation of the way your life is currently, compared with the way you'd ideally like it to be. It is called the "Wheel of Life" because each area of your life is mapped on a circle, like the spoke of a wheel. “ https: //www. mindtools. com/pages/article/new. HTE_93. htm

12 Strengths finder Clifton Strengths Finder (Created by Don Clifton) https: //www. amazon. com/Strengths. Finder-2 -0 -Tom. Rath/dp/159562015 X/ref=sr_1_1? ie=UTF 8&qid=15215796 10&sr=8 -1&keywords=strenths+finder

13 DISC is a behavior assessment tool based on the DISC theory of psychologist William Moulton Marston, which centers on four different behavioral traits: dominance, inducement, submission, and compliance. This theory was then developed into a behavioral assessment tool by industrial psychologist Walter Vernon Clarke. The DISC is very popular with coaches, consultants and HR professionals. It’s probably one of the most popular tools professionals use. There is a lot of information offered about this product and there a lot of trainings offered in how to use it.

14 What is group Coaching

15 “Group Coaching continues to increase in popularity for coaches and clients alike. Grounded in our core coaching competencies, group coaching brings the coaching conversation into a small group context. It is an intimate conversation space, focused on goal setting, deepening awareness around key issues, taking action, and accountability. For a group to be considered group coaching the ICF has set the upper threshold group size at 15. Most groups are much smaller, particularly those in the virtual environment”. https: //www. thecoachingtoolscompany. com/group-coaching-the-whatand-why-guest-author-jennifer-britton/

16 The International Coaching Federation offers a set of industry standards. For coaches some of these are called “core competencies”, skills related to coaching and coach-specific training. For example, each certification program has to offer a certain number of hours of training and provide skill set training on certain topics. These core competencies are necessary to know if you are thinking about getting certified as a Life Coach. To learn more about these competencies, click here: https: //coachfederation. org/core-competencies

17 For Group Coaching to be effective and meet ICF standards of competency, which include the following: the group must be intimate (no more than 15 people) must offer a partnership between the coach and clients, must provide thought provoking and creative processes, and inspire clients to maximize their personal and professional potential. This topic will be discussed in more detail in the 3 rd week of training.

18 “Group coaching benefits organizations by stimulating constructive change and an entrepreneurial outlook: Encourages the development and improvement of processes, services, and products Increases team functioning and maturity Integrates professional development and performance Develops leadership and management capability Builds and accelerates the organization’s learning capacity: shares intelligence across generations and levels of employees Breaks down the silo mentality among departments Fosters a culture of ongoing learning Encourages peer consultation and collaboration Optimizes goal accomplishment at the personal, group, and organization levels Positively impacts the bottom-line

19 Why Coach in a group format vs. 1: 1? There a couple realistic aspects of group coaching. To start you can make more money in less time (1 client at $125 per hour vs. 6 at $50. 00). It makes sense. You can also offer this format as an additional selling oint or option for businesses. Example: they can hire you for “in-house” coaching to coach individual employees, and then you also offer this as another program to help them achieve a separate objective and assist more employees and help you make more money. Better utilize your time. If time is short, this is the fastest way to access the most amount of clients The group experience offers a true “experiential” opportunity for clients – they get to see and hear from others going through the same thing, and they get to be part of the brainstorming a solution.

20 Group coaching benefits group members by improving their capacity to: Promote systems and strategic thinking Build proficiency in reflection, reframing, questioning, problem-solving planning, and time management Increase dexterity in presentation, facilitation, and communication Balance inquiry and advocacy Enhance group facilitation and process skills Deepen trust and collaboration among peers and across departments as members gain an understanding of the issues, motivations, and intentions of colleagues and stakeholders

21 Improve interpersonal support skills: listening, coaching, questioning, and feedback Develop emotional Intelligence Inspire creative thinking Teach how to navigate the white water of organizational politics Enhance personal flexibility and adaptability; sanctions effective responses to change Decrease dependence on experts Drive individual responsibility for learning and personal development” http: //www. badergroup. com/10 -group-coaching-benefits-and-keycharacteristics/

22 Brain T. Edmondson, author of “Coaching Consulting Made Easy: How to Start, Build and Grow a Profit-Pulling Coaching & Consulting Business by Turning Your Knowledge Into Money!” Suggests group coaching as another business model to additional income. And “it’s most likely going to be used for business purposes”. And Eskindar Assefa, in his book “The Right Start” The right way to start a new business. Things you need to know before you waste your money, time and energy doing the wrong things”, he says it’s wise to really get clear and know what you are offering. https: //www. amazon. com/Right-Start-business-things. Entrepreneurs/dp/1549838571/ref=sr_1_1? s=books&ie=UTF 8&qid=1521583003&sr=11&keywords=Eskinder+Assefa

23 Examples of Group Coaching: Group coaching is taking many forms globally, given that it is driven and shaped by the various needs of different client groups. The group coaching conversation can feel "wide and broad" rather than the deep, deep dive of an individual coaching conversation. Example #1: A group coaching program for female leaders exploring work life issues - ongoing in person corporate sessions over several months. Example #2: Group coaching for new managers as a follow-on to leadership training, with conversations occurring monthly over a year. Example #3: A three month bi-weekly program offered virtually (by phone) for business owners, with a mix of small group and individual coaching calls.

24 Tips for an effective group: Utilize core coaching skills like presence, listening, reflecting back and asking powerful questions Get to know your group members Recognize different members will have different personalities and different styles https: //www. thecoachingtoolscompany. com/group-coaching-the-whatand-why-guest-author-jennifer-britton/

25 The International Coach Federation recommends getting clear on exactly what you are doing. The coach is the subject matter expert at coaching, not necessarily the subject matter expert of the client’s coaching topic. The coach is not a subject expert, but rather is focused on helping the individual to unlock their own potential. The focus is very much on the individual and what is inside their head. A coach is not necessarily a designated individual: anyone can take a coaching approach with others, whether peers, subordinates or superiors. Why clients love Group Coaching: http: //www. coachandgrowrich. com/coaching-blog/why-clients-love-groupcoaching/