Group Coaching EssentialsTM Teleseminar Program

Upcoming Programs:

Tuesdays from 10:30-11:45 am (ET) starting July 14

Wednesdays from 7-8:15 pm (ET) starting July 22

Thursdays from 10:45 - 12 noon (ET) starting August 6, 2009

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.

This program is delivered as 5 x 75 minute teleseminar calls on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. 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 2006 this program has been taken by over 300 coaches from around the world -- including across North America, the UK, Germany, New Zealand. This program is accredited for 6.25 CCE(Continuing Coach Education) Units from the International Coach Federation for ACC, PCC and MCCs who need to recertify.
 
 
Here's what coaches have 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"
 
"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

 
"The best practices are wonderful takeaways from the program" - Melissa Grossman
 
"The way you model is masterful" | "I loved the way you modelled the process and flow of a program".
 
 
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

The program costs $275 US/275 CDN (plus GST).

 
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 fo the program
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 

“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)

Choose from:
July 2009: Tuesdays 10:30 – 11:45 am (Eastern)
July 14, 21, 28 and August 4 with 5th call in Sept
July 2009: Wednesdays 7-8:15 pm (ET)
July 22, 29, August 5 and 12 with 5th call in Sept
 
August 2009: Thursdays 10:45 – 12 noon (ET):
August 6, 13, 20 and 27, 2009 with 5th call late Sept/early Oct 09
 
Registration
 
Register and pay by PayPal for the July 2009 (Tuesdays 10:30 -11:45 ET) program here:
 
 
Register and pay by PayPal for the evening session of July's program - Wednesdays from 7-8:15 pm ET
 
Register and pay by PayPal for the August 2009 (Thursdays 10:45 - 12 noon ET) program here:
 
If you would like to register offline or pay in Canadian dollars, please contact Jennifer by email to reserve your spot in the program OR contact her by phone:
Toll Free: 1-866-217-1960, Direct: (416) 491-9680, Mobile: (416) 996-TEAM (8326)
Email: info@potentialsrealized.com
 
Payments are accepted by PayPal, Visa or AMEX (by phone at 1-866-217-1960). 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.
 
About the CCEs for ACCs, PCCs and MCCs: The Group Coaching Essentials program has been approved by the ICF for 6.25 CCEs for ICF recertification purposes:
 

CCE Category

Units

ICF Core Competencies

4.25

Personal Development

.50

Business Development

1.25

Other Skills and Tools

.75