Group Coaching EssentialsTM Teleseminar Program

Upcoming Programs start:


Thursdays 10:30-11:45 am ET/NY: Feb 16, 23, March 1, 15 and 22, 2012- 5 spots
Tuesdays 7-8:15 pm Eastern: March 20, 27, April 3, 10 and 17, 2012

The Group Coaching EssentialsTM (GEC) program from Potentials Realized is an interactive, hands-on program dedicated to supporting coaches who wish to develop their own group coaching programs.

Join author of Effective Group Coaching, Jennifer Britton, PCC, CPCC for this practical and road-tested program. The program is accredited for 6.75 hours of CCEs from the International Coach Federation. Group Coaching Essentials is delivered as 5 x 75 minute teleseminar calls on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Coaches also have the opportunity to meet 1-1 with Jennifer in between each call for a 15 minute lazer call. Course size is limited to 8 coaches per session to ensure maximum course participation and tailoring to your learning needs.

A majority of coaches are ready to launch and market their own group coaching program at the end of this program, or shortly thereafter. Since January 2006 this program has been taken by hundreds of coaches from around the world -- across North America, the UK, Germany, Australia, Singapore, Latin America, and New Zealand. Many coaches opt to follow up the Group Coaching Essentials program and take their skills deeper with either the in person Group Coaching Intensive or the Advanced Group Coaching Practicum (by phone).

Here's what coaches have said about the Group Coaching Essentials program:

 
"Jennifer's 'Group Coaching Essentials' is a must-have course for any coaches who do groups! Regardless of whether or not you're an experience group leader or coach, this course will provide you with tools, support, guidance and motivation to further your group offerings. Jennifer is an excellent group facilitator and teleclass leader and models the skills she is teaching in the course by being transparent about her process ... which furthers your learning. Thank you, Jennifer for such an enjoyable as well as valuable course!"
 
Sandi Lindgren, LICSW, PCC, http://www.isupportyouth.com

"Completing this program gave me the confidence and knowledge to create and deliver my own Group Coaching program. In fact I started delivering my Program before the training ended! The 1:1 sessions with Jennifer and the feedback she gave me on my program content was invaluable. knowing that I was working with "the" expert in the field of Group Coaching was extremely valuable" - Julie Marah, CPCC, Personal and Business Coach, How's Your Life Professional Coaching, http://howsyourlifecoaching.com

"As a result of the Group Coaching Essentials program, I have created a 5 session group teleclass that will launch in a couple of months. I had been nervous about conducting any group coaching calls because I felt like I didn't know what to do. Jennifer completely changed that for me. I feel confident in my capabilities and will be relying on what I learned throughout the course to make my program phenomenal. I highly recommend this course (and please know that I've spent too much money on other courses and none of them compared to the value I received in this course!) - Ann Thomas, Ann Thomas Coaching & Consulting, LLC, http://www.CoachAnnThomas.com

"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 recommend this program for anyone who wants to gain confidence, knowledge and resources in preparation for launching their own group coaching program" - Erin Curran, CPCC


"I have been leading group coaching programs for more than three years now. Jennifer Britton’s Group Coaching Essentials program provided me with the knowledge, insights and tools to take my programs to an even higher level! I highly recommend this program to every coach has or wants to add group coaching as part of their offerings.
Ann Farrell, CPCC, PCC, Quantum Endeavors®, Inc, www.quantumendeavors.com; www.yourcorporatesuccess.com”

"Essentially I got a road map on how to develop a group coaching program in terms of both content and marketing. Also Jennifer demonstrated excellent group leader skills on the calls" - Anne Oaklan, CPCC

"I learned so much from the Group Coaching Essentials program! It is a great way to identify your audience, conceptualize your program, flesh out the content, plan your marketing and get it up and running. In other words, you'll learn how to plan and launch a successful group coaching program in five weeks. - Kerry Ann Rockquemore, PhD, http://www.newfacultysuccess.com

"The best practices are wonderful takeaways from the program" - Melissa Grossman

"The way you model is masterful" | "I loved the way you modeled the process and flow of a program".

"This program came at a perfect time for me. I had a window of opportunity for my coaching practice, and what I learned with Jennifer gave me the confidence and courage to make the leap! The tools Jennifer shared, helped me focus and develop a concrete program I could market." - Tamara Herl


The course outline is as follows:

Week 1: The Foundation of Group Coaching
  • What Group Coaching is, how it differs from one-on-one coaching;
  • The differences and similarities between group coaching, workshops and retreats;
  • Adult Learning Principles and the Experiential Education model;
  • 12 Best Practices of Group Coaching

Week 2:The Nuts and Bolts of Developing Group Coaching

  • Creative Processes for Developing Group Coaching;
  • The How To's: Technical and Logistical Issues;

  • Techniques and Templates for Developing and Running Your Program

Week 3: Marketing Group Coaching

  • Knowing Your Audience;
  • General Marketing Principles;
  • Materials to support you in the development of your marketing efforts
Week 4: Filling Up Your Toolbox – Exercises and Other Resources for Group Coaching
  • Tools you already have as a coach which you can adapt for a group coaching session
  • A mini-toolkit of new exercises for you to bring into your next group coaching program
Week 5: Habits of Great Group Coaches
The final class focuses on the essential habits and approaches group coaches will benefit from. We also cover off any additional questions you have (i.e. virtual program delivery, structure, marketing, pricing etc).

Program Pricing: $375 US/$375 CDN (including HST)
Included in the program are:
  • 5 x 75 minute weekly calls (including a group follow up call one month after the initial series to check in on progress with your programs and answer any outstanding questions)
  • A comprehensive e-manual of tools, templates, exercises and other resources (70 pages)
  • 1-1 meetings pre and post course with Jennifer
  • Individual lazer coaching sessions (15 minutes/each) as requested throughout the program
  • A certificate of completion at the end of the program confirming 6.75 hours of CCEs (ICF)
Space is limited to 6-8 coaches ensure individualized attention.

"Jennifer is a gifted facilitator and coach. The Group Coaching Essentials program was practical, well designed and provided me with the opportunity to design my own group coaching course as I moved through it. I enjoyed the lazer sessions where I was able to ask more specific questions of Jennifer. The resources, exercises and templates provided were excellent. I would highly recommend this course."

Pam Thompson, CEO, Creative Life Coaching Inc .http://www.creativehealingcentre.ca

As a coach who has been trained in one-on-one coaching techniques, Jennifer's Group Coaching Essentials class filled a crucial gap in my learning. Through her teaching style and her extremely well presented materials, she model how we as group leaders can develop and structure our groups. Jennifer was instrumental in helpin me create my own coaching group. Thanks Jennifer."
Raymond L. Rigoglioso, ACC, www.rayriggs.net

"Jennifer’s Group Coaching Essentials’ program was a marvelous opportunity to increase my knowledge, skills and confidence in creating and doing group coaching programs. Jennifer did a great job of modeling great facilitation skills which enhanced the learning immensely”- Chris Pallotti, Strategic Life Plans

"I loved the idea of giving group coaching programs as a major component of my new business, but didn't have a clue as to how to begin. After talking with Jennifer, I intuitively knew her Group Coaching Essentials was going to provide what I needed. Sure enough, her teachings gave me the precise framework required to build a fabulous program. Her guidance was seamless, easy and right on the money every time, as well as great fun. Now I have the tools and confidence to go forth and offer the same to my clients"
- Suzie Golsher, Champion for Healers

Upcoming Programs (Sessions start monthly)



2012 Dates - Registration Now Open
January 2012: Thursdays 10:30-11:45 am Eastern/Toronto: January 12, 19, 26, Feb 2 and 9
January/February 2012: Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:45 am Eastern: January 24, 31, February 14, 21, March 6 (5 spots open as of Dec 30, 2011)

February 2012:
Thursdays 10:30-11:45 am Eastern/Toronto: February 15, 23, March 1, 15 and 22 - 5 spots open

March 2012:
Fridays 10:30 - 11:45 am ET: March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2012

Tuesdays 7-8:15pm Eastern/Toronto: March 20, 27, 31, April 10 and 17, 2012

April 2012:
Thursdays 10:30 - 11:45 am ET: April 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3 2012
Registration

Program Cost: $375 US or $375 CDN (including HST)

To register for a program and pay in US Dollars ($375 US):
Choose from the following programs:

To register for a program and pay in Canadian Dollars ($375 CDN including HST), please use this link:
Choose from the following programs:

If you would like to register offline (Visa or AMEX) or have any questions, please contact Jennifer by email to reserve your spot in the program OR contact her by phone:
Direct: (905) 235-8326, Mobile: (416) 996-TEAM (8326), Toll Free: 1-866-217-1960
Email: info@potentialsrealized.com
Payments are accepted by PayPal, Visa or AMEX (by phone at 905-235-8326). Space is limited to 6-8 coaches per session - so reserve your spot today!

For tips, tools and techniques to make your Group Coaching work fun and powerful, please check out the Group Coaching Ins and Outs blog.

If you are looking for in-person training I hope that you will consider the Group Coaching Intensive program. Click here for more information on the program. The next in person training will be held on Friday April 13 and Saturday April 14 (15 hours of training).

The Advanced Group Coaching Practicum is also available on the phone for GEC Alumni to take as a follow up. The Practicum provides a phone based experience in practicing and refining their group coaching skills, as well as acquiring advanced content. Next Practicum starts late January 2012.


About the CCEs for ACCs, PCCs and MCCs: The Group Coaching Essentials program has been approved by the ICF for 6.75 CCEs for ICF re-certification purposes:

CCE Category

Units

ICF Core Competencies

4.25

Personal Development

.50

Business Development

1.25

Other Skills and Tools

.75