What stood out for you last year? I've had many emails in recent months from coaches commenting on some of their favorite posts from my Group Coaching blog last year.

In most of my programs I talk about not reinventing the wheel with their products and services. Rather, look at how you can repackage your information. So, in practicing what I preach, I hope that you will take a look back (or click to) some of my favorite 2006 blog posts -- I hope that you will get good value from them too!

March 2006: The 80/20 Rule

September 2006: Exercises for Group Programs - The Importance of Closure

November 2006: Marketing Success for Your Group Programs

December 2006: Keep It Simple: Systems for Your Group Coaching Programs

June 2006: Golden Nuggets for Your Success

There are several programs I will be offering over the next few weeks designed specifically to support you with group programs - whether it is a workshop, a retreat or a group coaching program. If you are looking for a little something to move you forward with your own programs, I hope that you will consider joining me:

Workshop and Retreat Essentials (formerly the Training Essentials for Coaches program): This program will run on Wednesdays from 10:45 - 12 noon (EST) on January 16, 23, 30 and Feb 7/07. We will hold a fifth call in early March. This program will be of interest to coaches, trainers and HR professionals who are looking to powerfully develop and run their own workshop or retreat program. The course is full of tips, tools, templates and resources which you can apply to your programs right away. Space is limited to 8 participants.

On Monday January 22 (3 - 4:30 pm EST) I will be offering a one-off 1.5 hour teleclass entitled "Engaging Exercies for Teams and Groups". Based on my manual of the same name, we will spend the class discussing engaging exercises to weave into your own programs. Each participant will receive a copy of the electronic Engaging Exercises Manual. Cost is $79

Friday January 19th from 10 - 4 pm, I will be holding a Creativity Virtual Retreat day for any professionals looking to create the space for creative work related to their group programs. This program will provide you with some structure to systematically look at the design and marketing of your own programs. For more information, please click here.

The Group Coaching Essentials program will be held in February from 10:30 - 11:45 am(EST) Thursdays on February 15, 22, March 1 and 9/07 . This program covers the essential tools for developing and implementing your own group coaching program, including marketing and exercises. The program includes 5 x 75 minute teleseminars, a 70 page reference manual, and 1-1 support from me during the program. Space is limited to 8 coaches. To reserve your spot, please email or call toll free 1-866- 217-1960.