Group Coaching Nuggets
Tips, Tools and Resources for Your Group Programs
August 2007
In This Issue
A Treasure Trove of Ideas
Group Coaching Essentials Starts Aug 14th
Virtual Business Brown Bag and the 90 Day Biz Success Program
Quick Links
Greetings!
Welcome to the August edition of Group Coaching Nuggets. I hope that your summer is going well and has been a wonderful mix of work and rest.
 
I love August! It is my month to focus on my business -- planning, marketing and overall strategizing -- from the solitude of my cabin. I've been up here now for the better part of three weeks (with short trips to the city as needed) and I'm looking forward to the next four.
 
In keeping in the spirit of the work I am doing, my Group Coaching Ins and Outs blog, will also take a focus on marketing. Most of my posts this month will be looking at marketing intiatives for your business and group programs. Also, check out the announcement below of the launch of my Virtual Business Brown Bag Lunches -- starting next Friday August 10th at 1pm (EST). I'll be holding these monthly.
 
As always, I would welcome your comments and updates on what's happening in your life and work. Please sit back and enjoy this month's newsletter!
 
Jennifer
Jennifer Britton, PCC, CPCC, CHRP, CPT
Potentials Realized
A Treasure Trove of Ideas for your programs
This month, I wanted to direct you to two of my blog posts from last month -- one on learning styles, the other on dealing with conflict, if and when, it emerges in your programs:
 
Group Facilitation Tip - Visual Learners
 
Did you know that almost 60% of adult learners are primarily visual learners? This means that they have an affinity for seeing things in order to learn. How do you enable participants to access the visual side of things in your group programs?

Whether it is a workshop, retreat or group coaching program, here are some suggestions for supporting the visual learners in your programs:
Provide participant's notebooks
Encourage people to write things down
To read the five tips I provide to support visual learners, read the whole blog post here.
 
Group Facilitation Tip - When Conflict Emerges in Your Group
 
I've had a number of questions recently from newer facilitators regarding what do you do when conflict emerges within the groups you are working with.

The good news is, that conflict is inevitable within the group context. Just as I wrote several months ago on my post about the Stages of Group Development, part of the process of group formation is conflict during the storming stage. It is during this stage that conflict emerges as the individual group members start to feel out their roles within the group.

Conflict can be as subtle as the withdrawl of a participant (shutting down) or as extreme as verbal conflict emerging between two participants. So what do you do?
 
To get the answers, read the whole blog post here.

Group Coaching Essentials August Session starts August 14th at Noon (EST)
Have you been sitting on the fence about launchng a group coaching program this fall? It's one of the best times of the year to launch your programs. It's not too late!
 
If you are looking for a structure and tools to quikcly launch your group coaching program, join me for the August session of the Group Coaching Essentials program. You'll receive a whole toolbox of ideas and resources to create, market and launch your own programs, plus some one on one time with me.
 
For full details, please click here.
 
We'll be meeting on Tuesdays from 12 - 1:15 pm (EST) on August 14, 21, 28 and September 4th, plus fifth call in October (at a time convenient for the group).
 
Space is limited to 6 coaches this month, so reserve your spot early.
 
To register, email me. A PayPal link can be found at the bottom of the page, or you can call me toll free at 1-866-217-1960 and pay by Visa by phone.
 
Here's what a recent participant said about the program:
"Group Coaching Essentials is a wonderful laboratory for learning key concepts about adult learning, instructional design, group dynamics and more. Jennifer Britton's wonderfully organic facilitation style allows each session to be a flowing, dynamic group conversation that is rich in learning and personal insights! I recommmend this program for anyone who wants to gain confidence, knowledge and resources in preparation for launching their own group coaching program"
- Erin Curran, CPCC, http://www.erincurrancoaching.com

 
Business Development Focus -- New Programs and Calls
You are invited to the first Virtual Business Brown Bag Lunch (TM) with me on Friday August 10th from 1-1:45 pm (EST). Starting this month, I will be offering a monthly 45 minute virtual brown bag lunch (a free call) for business owners, managers and leaders on business issues including leadership, team building, and business development issues.
 
This month's call is entitled "Developing a Marketing Action Plan". Do you have a current marketing plan and strategy? If you'd like to join the call, please email me at info@potentialsrealized.com with Biz Brown Bag in the subject line and I will send you the bridgeline info.
 
Future Brown Bags will be held on the 2nd Friday of each month from 12 - 12:45 pm (EST). Mark your calendars for Sept 14, October 12, November 9 and December 14th.
 
Bring your lunch, invite a friend and pull up your chair for a lively, interactive discussion on marketing on Friday the 10th!
 
 
Another program I wanted to share with you is the90 Day Biz Success program that I have been running on a for the last year. Every quarter I offer a blended coaching program for business owners who are interested in growing their businesses. It is a combination of 2 group sessions per month (1 hour calls) and one 30 minute coaching session each month.
 
If you are looking to launch or expand your business, and want some new resources and tools to support you, I hope that you will consider this program. It is open to any new or current business owners who want to take their business to the next level.
 
The next session will start on Friday September 7th. We will be meeting on Fridays from 12 - 1 pm (EST) on Sept 7, 21, October 5, 9, November 9, 23, December 7th. Calls are recorded if you can't make a session. There will also be extensive e-modules delivered for each session, and 3 BizTips delivered to your inbox each week throughout the course. For full details please check the website line above or below.
 
The cost of the program is a real deal ($297/program or $119/month). Space is limited so register early -- and spaces are going fast for September.
What's your plan for your business this month? I welcome your comments and thoughts - feel free to email me at jennifer@potentialsrealized.com or call me toll free 1-866-217-1960. I look forward to continuing to act as a resource for you.
 
With best wishes,
Jennifer Britton, PCC, CPCC, CHRP
Potentials Realized Founder
Group Coaching Essentials