{"id":901,"date":"2020-07-10T11:30:15","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T15:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-541804-2072010.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=901"},"modified":"2020-08-08T12:46:34","modified_gmt":"2020-08-08T16:46:34","slug":"leading-your-first-group-coaching-call-4-steps-to-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress-541804-2072010.cloudwaysapps.com\/leading-your-first-group-coaching-call-4-steps-to-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Leading Your First Group Coaching Call: 4 Steps to Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"LeadingIt\u2019s important to start your group coaching program with a successful 1st coaching call.\u00a0 Establishing a few best practices will stage you for success. You\u2019ll need to know what\u2019s most important and understand how you\u2019ll achieve those objectives. In this post I\u2019ll cover the importance of these 4 key steps :<\/p>\n

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  1. Building rapport through a vulnerability<\/strong><\/li>\n
  2. Asking the \u201cwhat\u201d questions<\/strong><\/li>\n
  3. Covering the logistics<\/strong><\/li>\n
  4. Setting expectations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    During your 1st coaching call, you might want to lecture, speak, or discuss module 1, but that\u2019s not what your group members want.\u00a0 Your group members need to meet and connect with each other.\u00a0 It\u2019s important for the members of the group to feel connected, so rapport should be your first goal.<\/p>\n

    In fact, 30%- 50% spent of your time is group program interaction and that interaction is super important in group coaching programs.\u00a0 So, how do you best establish rapport?<\/p>\n

    You can jump-start connections by using an ice-breaking activity.\u00a0 This allows people to become more comfortable with one another. \u00a0Ice breaker themes vary so pick one that seems most relevant to your group and your group\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n

    Once the ice is broken, the team is ready to learn more about the course.\u00a0 It\u2019s a good idea to designate the remainder of your first group coach meeting as the orientation.<\/p>\n

    Starting your group coaching programs with orientation meetings not only gives your clients time to get to know one another, but you also help yourself out too.\u00a0 You can also begin your group coaching without actually starting your course because your focus is on building rapport and orientation. This technique allows you to fill your program and start your sessions while giving you another week to create your content!<\/p>\n

    While we discussed the importance of connection, it\u2019s important to understand the difference between in-person rapport and building virtual rapport.<\/p>\n

    Difference Between In-Person Retreats and Virtual Coaching<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    The in-person connection can be powerful.\u00a0 You can look into one another\u2019s eyes, retreat to a corner, connect, and hug. And if you are at a retreat you have all the time in the world to connect.<\/p>\n

    When you coach through using virtual platforms the connection isn\u2019t the same.\u00a0 You\u2019ll need to use the most impactful ice breaker into the 1st session.\u00a0 You\u2019ll also want to leave your clients excited, hopeful, and riveted about the people they just met.\u00a0 They should look forward to the next session and you\u2019ll need to do all this during a 1-hour webinar.\u00a0 It may sound daunting but it isn\u2019t. Allow clients to connect and begin building rapport.\u00a0 Talk and teach less.\u00a0 Focus on orienting them to what\u2019s next and your virtual group coaching program will be a huge success.<\/p>\n

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    How to Build Virtual Rapport:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Step 1:\u00a0 Build Rapport Through Vulnerability<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Depending on the course topic, people may need to be vulnerable.\u00a0 Many times, even top leaders need to express vulnerability and the only place to do so is with their peers.\u00a0 Vulnerability isn\u2019t always easy to achieve within a group. So, it\u2019s best to start by setting an example.\u00a0 Share something vulnerable about yourself.<\/p>\n

    For example, many people see all my successes but I\u2019ve also had a lot of failures.\u00a0 I\u2019ve had products and programs that didn\u2019t go anywhere. Let your clients know you are there to not only share the successes, but also the failures.\u00a0 For instance, I often talk about getting panic attacks. Those very panic attacks made me walk away from a 1 million dollar business.\u00a0 Once I shared that about myself and I had a client share how her divorce impacted her business.\u00a0 Your clients will often open up and share their vulnerabilities because you first shared yours.<\/p>\n

    Step 2: Ask the \u201cWhat\u201d Questions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    Once you\u2019ve established rapport, you need to ask clients 2 key questions. When you do this you deepen the sense of connectedness:<\/p>\n