CfCM Power of Groups

Power of Groups
The 15 Proficiencies of Group Coaching
ICF CCEU

Ideal for the coach who has a full practice and is looking for a dynamic way to expand his/her practice through leverage. This course is now taught at Columbia University of the Ivy League, quite an honor!
(Based on the work of Coach Ginger Cockerham, MCC)

Module 1: The Essentials of Group Coaching
A 5-hour module where we learn the basics of the Group Coaching Process.

Module 2: Bond The Group / Be the Group Coach
Prerequisite: Module 1 (Teleclass or eCourse)
A 5-hour module where we learn Group Coaching proficiencies 1-5.

Module 3: Active Communication
Prerequisite: Module 1 (Teleclass or eCourse)
A 5-hour module where we learn Group Coaching proficiencies 6-10

Module 4: Inspiring and Inviting Action
Prerequisite: Module 1 (Teleclass or eCourse)
A 5-hour module where we learn Group Coaching proficiencies 11-15

The Essentials of Group Coaching
Module 1 - 5 Hours

The topics covered in this module include:

Introduction to Group Coaching
What group coaching Is and Is not
Create extraordinary group experiences
How to tap the group master mind
Creating longevity in coaching groups

Topic 1: Introduction to Group Coaching

This informative class is designed to get you started in group coaching and to introduce you to the Coachville Power of Groups community.

Topic 2: What group coaching Is and Is not

This informative class (formerly Distinctions in group coaching) is designed to clarify how group coaching is different and distinct from related disciplines and services.

Topic 3: Create extraordinary group experiences

This informative class (formerly how to be an extraordinary group member) is designed to teach you a simple strategy for how group members can create their own extraordinary group experiences.

Topic 4: How to tap the group master mind

This informative class (formerly tapping the group mastermind) is designed to introduce you to concept of the group mastermind, what a mastermind group is, and what the benefits are for group members.

Topic 5: Creating longevity in coaching groups

This informative class is designed to help you establish an environment that supports longevity in a group from the beginning. We will address the keys to creating longevity and the benefits and risks associated with longevity in coaching groups.

Bond the Group / Be the Group Coach
Module 2 - 5 Hours

The topics covered in this module include:

Group Coaching Proficiency #1 The 3 levels of listening in a group
Group Coaching Proficiency #2 Tap the magic of permission
Group Coaching Proficiency #3 The Art of Full Group Engagement
Group Coaching Proficiency #4 Creating an environment of confidentiality and trust
Group Coaching Proficiency #5 Enjoy the group

Group Coaching Proficiency #1 The 3 levels of listening in a group

This informative class is designed to teach you about Tri-plex listening with your group members, or listening on multiple levels.

Group Coaching Proficiency #2 Tap the magic of permission

This informative class is designed to teach you about how important permission is in a group setting, the kinds of circumstances when it is warranted, and examples of how to ask.

Group Coaching Proficiency #3 The Art of Full Group Engagement

This informative class is designed to teach you about the concept of Full Engagement, and what it means to be fully engaged in a group.

Group Coaching Proficiency #4 Creating an environment of confidentiality and trust

This informative class is designed to give you a foundation in group environmental design, so you can bond the group quickly, and create the confidentiality and trust necessary for group success. Weâ™ll discuss how to do this, and what the benefits are for all involved.

Group Coaching Proficiency #5 Enjoy the group

This informative class is designed to teach you about enjoying your groups, and why and how this is important both for your experience as a coach, and for your clients experience as participants.

Active Communication
Module 3 - 5 Hours

The topics covered in this module include:

Group Coaching Proficiency #6 Asking Curious Questions
Group Coaching Proficiency #7 Co-Creating the Group Agenda
Group Coaching Proficiency #8 Effective Role Plays
Group Coaching Proficiency #9 Sharing the collective group wisdom
Group Coaching Proficiency #10 Communicating cleanly and clearly modeling laser speak

Group Coaching Proficiency #6 Asking Curious Questions

This informative class is designed to introduce you to the group coaching proficiency #6: Asking curious questions in a group setting.

Group Coaching Proficiency #7 Co-Creating the Group Agenda

This informative class is designed to teach you about co-creating the group agenda with your group members. As the group coaching model is people-oriented vs. content oriented it is very important that the people be part of setting the agenda.

Group Coaching Proficiency #8 Effective Role Plays

This informative class is designed to teach you about how and when to use role plays to create group value.

Group Coaching Proficiency #9 Sharing the collective group wisdom

This informative class is designed to teach you how to evoke group wisdomâ”by being intentional. And the benefits the group experiences as a result. The intention is to have the most meaningful group meetings possible.

Group Coaching Proficiency #10 Communicating cleanly and clearly modeling laser speak

This informative class is designed to introduce you to the concept of Laser Speaking with your coaching groups. Weâ™ll discuss how and why itâ™s a valuable skill to use and share with your group clients, and also some ways to introduce Laser Speak to an existing group, that didnâ™t start with Laser Speak as one of their guidelines.

Inspiring and Inviting Action
Module 4 - 5 Hours

The topics covered in this module include:

Group Coaching Proficiency #11 Coaching for Change in a Group
Group Coaching Proficiency #12 Coaching Individuals in the group setting
Group Coaching Proficiency #13 Championing the group and the client
Group Coaching Proficiency #14 Inspiring individual action and results
Group Coaching Proficiency #15 Expanding connections between calls

Group Coaching Proficiency #11 Coaching for Change in a Group

This informative class is designed to teach you about how change is initiated and supported in coaching groups, and the opportunities this presents to group coaches.

Group Coaching Proficiency #12 Coaching Individuals in the group setting

This informative class is designed to teach you about coaching individuals within a group setting. It provides a coach with an opportunity for great value for both the individual being coached and other group members.

Group Coaching Proficiency #13 Championing the group and the client

This informative class is designed to give you the knowledge needed to champion your coaching groups and group coaching clients. We will discuss how to champion, why to champion, and some possible mistakes that coaches make with championing.

Group Coaching Proficiency #14 Inspiring individual action and results

This informative class is designed to teach you how, as the group coach, you can inspire and motivate individual action and results, while not pushing group members, and not being attached to the outcome. We will talk about maintaining this balance, and the benefits that follow when you do.

Group Coaching Proficiency #15 Expanding connections between calls

This informative class talks about the benefits of group inter-relationships and connections outside of the group calls. We will set the foundation, talk about ways of expanding connections and what group coaches need to let go of in order to embrace this proficiency.