{"id":966,"date":"2020-08-29T22:50:29","date_gmt":"2020-08-30T02:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-541804-2072010.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=966"},"modified":"2020-12-02T04:58:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T09:58:00","slug":"3-things-a-group-coaching-program-must-have-part-2-coaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress-541804-2072010.cloudwaysapps.com\/3-things-a-group-coaching-program-must-have-part-2-coaching\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Things a Group Coaching Program Must Have – Part 2: Coaching"},"content":{"rendered":"
After delivering over a hundred coaching programs, I\u2019ve uncovered 3 key aspects a group coaching program usually offers: <\/span>Content, Coaching, and Community.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n In Part 1 of this blog series<\/span><\/strong><\/a>,<\/span> we focused on content creation and the different types of content:\u00a0 pre-created, on the go, and hybrid. In Part 2, we\u2019ll take a closer look at coaching and cover these specific topics:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The purpose of coaching is to inspire others to take action.\u00a0 If people could get results just by buying a program there would be no purpose for coaching.\u00a0 So, ultimately, the goal of coaching is implementation support.\u00a0 When clients get stuck they look for support.\u00a0 They need to get unstuck and that\u2019s when coaching is invaluable.\u00a0 Coaching is implementation support clients need to move forward.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Coaches can help their clients in between calls by providing homework and exercises for the client.\u00a0 The purpose of these assignments is to help those clients get unstuck.\u00a0 The process of working through those exercises and meeting with the coach helps clients achieve insight.\u00a0 They get unstuck and move forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For example, in one of my group coaching programs, I help clients create their first virtual summits.\u00a0 I could sell that program as a 7 module course and a client could follow the steps.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n However, the reason I deliver the virtual summit as a group coaching program is that I know clients will get stuck.\u00a0 They will encounter mindset issues or fear and not be able to move forward.\u00a0 For this reason, coaching is invaluable.\u00a0 And I believe coaching should be included in your programs even if you feel like the material is enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Coaching can be delivered in a variety of ways within the structure of the coaching program. You could offer or include:<\/span><\/p>\n Group size impacts the amount of 1 on 1 coaching you can provide, so it\u2019s important to set clear expectations within your group.\u00a0 Make sure everyone knows they may not get 1 on 1 coaching when your group is large.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s easier to offer individual sessions when the group is smaller, but if the program has 50 people, the format changes.\u00a0 Everyone will not get coaching on the calls.\u00a0 You can offset this by selecting 3 to 5 people to coach live in front of the group, but make sure you emphasize the importance of not tuning out while other people are being coached.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Their challenges and your coaching could very well relate to the other clients\u2019 challenges. Make sure you tell the group to really listen and pay attention.\u00a0 They can definitely benefit from hearing others being coached. When you set clear expectations you\u2019ll avoid having clients being disappointed by not having 1 on 1 coaching with you.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 1 on 1 sessions you offer during a group program creates a great opportunity to sell private coaching.\u00a0 You must honor the time allotted in a group coaching scenario and 1 on 1 sessions are limited.\u00a0 However, if a client feels like they would feel more comfortable with 1 on 1 coaching, then you have an opportunity to upsell.\u00a0 Those clients can buy individual coaching from you or you may choose to offer smaller group sessions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For example, when I offer a <\/span>Webinars that Sell <\/span><\/i>Group Coaching Program, I also offer a <\/span>Webinar Success Accelerator Program <\/span><\/i>towards the end of the program as an upsell.\u00a0 That program has twice as much of the investment, but clients get more attention and feedback.\u00a0 Another benefit is those clients are truly committed to the process because they decided to upgrade.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Coaching is a critical component of your group coaching programs.\u00a0 Coaching is the implementation of your content.\u00a0 It\u2019s what turns the topic into action and gets results for your clients.\u00a0 Coaching is also the main thing that separates information (books, courses, etc) from transformation. There are many ways to offer coaching throughout your group coaching program, so pick the methods that most aligns with your style.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Lastly, remember if clients enjoy working 1 on 1 with you, use that as an opportunity to upsell individual coaching sessions.\u00a0 The most distinguishing factor between a course and a group coaching program is you!\u00a0 Clients get stuck but with your help, they get unstuck and experience the success they were hoping for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" After delivering over a hundred coaching programs, I\u2019ve uncovered 3 key aspects a group coaching program usually offers: Content, Coaching, and Community. In Part 1 of this blog series, we focused on content creation and the different types of content:\u00a0 pre-created, on the go, and hybrid. In Part 2, we\u2019ll take a closer look at […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":968,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"categories":[12,1,15],"tags":[21,36,37,34,13,38,24,35],"yoast_head":"\n\n
Definition of Coaching:<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
How do coaches help clients get unstuck?<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
The different ways to offer coaching in a group program:<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
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Group Size affects coaching format, so set clear expectations:<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
Upselling the Next Coaching Offer:<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n
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