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What is
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A CoachVille Study Groups is
many things. A collaborative learning environment, is probably the most succinct way to
describe it. Below are examples of how other Study Group Hosts have described what a
CoachVille Study Group is: |
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This is a
totally new format for coaches to learn together in local study groups, just like in
college. Each group has a host and from between 3 and 12 coaches or coaches to be attend
monthly get-togethers, usually at someone's home or office. These Study Groups are
informal, friendly and focused. Each meeting has a specific learning focus where we
all learn from each other and from the guest experts who connect with us via conference
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A format for gaining
knowledge and experience to help ourselves become more well-informed, highly-skilled, and
cutting-edge coaches; to help clients (indirectly or directly) with modules created for
the Study Group. Once or twice per month or weekly in-person to discuss and work through
materials and exercises created for the Study Group. |
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A study group is a meeting of
the minds who want to learn a topic and benefit from a shared experience and knowledge the
group possesses about that topic. Study groups experience synthesis, synergy and
individual contribution to a greater understanding of the topic discussed. |
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A CoachVille Study Group is a
group of coaches/people who are creating their own "satellite" university by
agreeing to meet and study, learn, discuss, digest, debate, relate and absorb the
information set out in the study modules created by CoachVille. It is a way of bringing
the virtual University into our homes/cities/networks. |
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A study group is a meeting of
the minds who want to learn a topic and benefit from a shared experience and knowledge the
group possesses about that topic. Study groups experience synthesis, synergy and
individual contribution to a greater understanding of the topic discussed. |
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It is a huge possibility of
sharing learning in a friendly environment. Enables to get access to the powerful tools
that CoachVille offers in the MicroModules. And by the same time staying in contact and
working together with other coaches of your city and the rest of the world, you can feel
you are part of a great network.
Each session operates as a provoking opener to creativity and action and keep you focus.
Simply...and magic! |
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A place where coaches can
continually grow in knowledge and understanding of all things coaching
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Benefits of being a host |
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There
are a number of benefits to becoming a CoachVille Study Group Host. These include:
 You become a hub of coaching in your area.
You meet a lot of the local coaches; the more
coaches who know you, particularly in a leadership role such as a Study Group Host, the
more referrals a coach typically receives.
You raise your profile among your colleagues;
they'll see you in a new light.
You receive first/early access to new CoachVille
MicroModules.
You get to know other Study Group Hosts around
the country/world.
You're "in the know" around CoachVille,
which can be valuable to you.
You learn new stuff better/faster because you're
facilitating discussions around it with your colleagues.
You're the first to meet new and potential
coaches coming into the field.
You are an official representative of
CoachVille.com.
You can use the CV Study Group Host logo at your
site and/or in your email signature. |
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An opportunity to lead with peers.
Improvement of facilitation skills.
A chance to serve.
Expanding my network.
Finding resources I don't have for my clients.
A chance to collaborate.
Develop new relationships and friends.
The opportunity to study and learn cutting edge
material.
The opportunity to meet and mix with some really
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Because it’s a hell of a lot of fun.
The opportunity to be known within the coaching
community.
Self development.
Raising profile of self.
Raising awareness of the coaching profession.
Great interaction with others!
Greater skill, experience, and knowledge as a
coach. |
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Visibility.
Learning the materials enough to lead the group.
Leadership skills - develop, enhance, broaden,
sharpen.
Networking with an edge.
Learn the material fully.
Learn effective ways of introducing the material
to clients .
Enhancing presentation and coordination skills.
Collaborating in coaching development.
Having a clean house.
Establishing you
own credibility.
Source of inspiration and
energy.
Learning the materials enough to lead the group. |
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Who should be invited? |
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Who you should invite to join
your study group, is completely up to you. As the host, you determine and pick the types
and numbers of individuals you would like to learn along side with. With that, we've
included thoughts on the subject from other hosts. Some hosts choose to have 'coaches only' meetings, while others open their
group up to 'non-coaches', with the theory being, Everyone's a coach and coaching skills
are a form of advanced communication skills that anyone can learn |
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Advantages of inviting
coaches only:
Improving our skills,
adding to our toolboxes, forum for networking with other coaches.
create a safe space for
coaches to improve their skillet by relying on the wisdom of the group to better
understand the material. Con's: A coaches only group may result in "group think"
around the material.
The focus of the group will
be narrower and people will be closer to being on the same page.
Ideally, it would be all
coaches and aspiring coaches. People already studying coaching material, that have a grasp
of the life long learning nature of the profession. The advantage of that would be
everyone “on the same page”. The flow of the group would be facilitated better
by having all like minds.
Just coaches - why? because
I had just never thought of the study group as being for anyone else...now while that is
not "thinking out of the box" much - I believe the HOST would be the one that
would want to make that decision ... as a coach, and as a host, I would like my study
group to be exclusive for actively practicing coaches because we could build directly on
the experiences of each other; we have a common purpose, and more than likely similar
background and/or training.Advantages of
inviting 'non-coaches' alongside of coaches:
When I opened my group up
to non-coaches, it added a richness to the meetings, we didn't have when it was coaches
only. The networking improved and the material become more "real world".
We can deliver the modules
(free or fee - if we pay for module licensing), we can share this with many people who can
use it.
Invite people who are
interested in self-discovery or work in related fields, such as personal trainers, massage
therapists, counselors. The added dimension of these professions will enhance the
understanding of the material.
Inviting non-coaches adds a
real mix that provides an opportunity for great shifts for both clients and coaches.
Unless you are a well
established coach with a network
already built, you won't know a lot of coaches. The open policy will enable you to meet
and work with people outside the coaching realm initially. If the group expands and more
coaches attend, consider redirecting it into two different groups.
Coaches, non-coaches?
Doesn't matter. It's the mix for lively conversation and an in depth discussion.
Based on the modules, they
appear to be primarily subjects of interest to coaches or those interested in becoming a
coach. Advantages include creating a community of coaches to support, learn, mastermind
first about the subject matter and that will create an intimacy which takes the network to
a more intimate level of support for each other. |
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So if you decide to open your
meeting up to non-coaches, who are some of the people to invite?
Other coaches, trainers,
consultants, key clients.
Friends, family members,
anyone who is open to learning new ideas and concepts.
Professionals from other
fields that you know. Professional organizers, real-estate agents, CPA's, financial
planners. The list goes on and on.
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Ground Rules |
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What
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Getting the word out |
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How do I find members for my
Study Group? is probably one of the most commonly asked questions of the new host. We've
assembled a list of the way, other hosts have found members for their group. My group
started out fairly small, less than 6 members and I now have to turn people away, as I
have 30 people who are interested in attending my meetings! |
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Announce it at local
ICF/Coachville chapter. |
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Invite people in your
network who do coaching-related work (i.e. personal trainers, massage therapists, etc.). |
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Ask invitees to bring
colleagues. |
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Make it easy for people to
invite others - put details in an email and allow them to forward it, rather than telling
someone. |
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Seek out the best coaches
in your area and ask them to recommend other coaches. (Many are mentor coaches and have a
large coaching network). |
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If the topic applies to a
particular market, include people you know from that market in the study group (i.e.
"Articulating What You Do" is beneficial for almost any business owner,
salesperson, etc.). |
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Ask in teleclasses
(CoachVille, TeleClass.com, CoachU, CTI, etc.) for interested coaches in your area. |
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Posters/flyers in local
libraries, fitness centers etc |
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Free announcements in
newspapers, magazines etc |
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Professional organizations
(Chamber of Commerce) and chapter meetings |
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Existing clients and
associates |
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Announce at workshops and
seminars |
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Free announcements on TV
(Shaw cable announcements in our area) |
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Speak with similar
professions, counselors, social workers, analysts. Call or visit, explain what I do and
why I am seeking more than just coaches for the study group, and why I think they would be
an asset to the group. |
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Wear a button at a network
meeting: Ask me about the CoachVille Study Group (be ready with your own questions when
someone asks) |
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Go to city offices and
speak to department managers (city offices are good for two reasons: they know a lot of
people and they usually need help in the communication area) |
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Speak with massage
therapists. They often have an interest in coaching, and they know a lot of people. |
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Ask study group members who
they know and what ideas they have for more members |
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Talk to financial planners
many of them are like Thomas Leonard was coaches in disguise. |
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Ask your computer geek if
they know someone that would like to know about the study group … anyone who
repairs/programs on site gets to know a very wide variety of people. |
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Update your listing at www.coachvillereferral.com listing with your
status as a Coachville Study Group Host. |
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Running your group |
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Helpful Hints |
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Difference between a study group and a chapter |
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Host Logos |
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What's Next? |
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coming soon The Study Groups are a fairly new ... |
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