What are the skills you want to develop as a coach this year?  Are you needing CCES for your renewal, or have to complete Mentor Coaching? A quick note about three Winter 2020 Coach Training programs that start Monday February 3rd, and one that kicks off this weekend! These are all virtual programs - highly interactive and held on zoom.

#1 - Group Coaching Essentials - Mondays 9 - 1015 am Eastern/Toronto meeting on February 3, 10, 24, March 2 and 9. 8.5 CCEs.
Are you looking to launch your own group coaching programs this year? Wanting to learn more about what scaling the coaching conversation to many can look like? Join us for the 5 week virtual training on the best practices of designing, marketing and implementing coaching for groups (and teams!). With this the 14th year of the program, I've supported a whole lot of coaches via this program who love how the weekly assignments support them in getting their ideas out of their heads, and how they have a better idea of what's possible. This is an interactive live virtual class, which also includes 1-1 time with me. Cost: $475 US. Click here to learn more and reserve your spot - 4 spots still open.

#2 - Mentor Coaching Group (for ACC Renewals, and PCC applications) - 10 hours, including 7 hours in the group -Mondays 12 - 1pm Eastern: February 3 - May 4, 2020.
Come sharpen your skills as a coach and take a deeper dive into the ICF competencies. The Mentor Coaching Group  meets the needs of those renewing their ACC or working towards their PCC portfolio.  The program includes 7x 1 hour calls where you get to take a deeper dive into the ICF competencies, and also get to practice your skills and get feedback on them. 3 x 1 hour 1-1s round out this ten hour program hosted on zoom. Cost: $1100 US for the 3 month program (1 and 3 installment payments). Group calls will be held on Feb 3, 10, 24, March 9, 23, 30. 3 spots open. Click here to learn more and reserve your spot.

#3 - PlanDoTrack Facilitator Training - 24 CCEs - Mondays 6 - 9 pm Eastern - Feb 3 - March 9, 2020.
Looking for a ready-made program to offer under your umbrella to remote teams, leaders and remotepreneurs? This Facilitator training program is based on my 2019 workbook planner, and has multiple ways to be rolled out - from group coaching, to retreats, to lunch and learns. There are dozens of tools and processes you can be coaching, training and facilitating individuals, groups and teams around. The program includes hands-on practice and feedback opportunities. This program is offered virtual 3-4 times a year, and is ideal for coaches who want to expand their offering. 24 CCEs. Learn more and register here.
I hope that you'll join us for one of these upcoming programs!

Finally, the 60 Day Coaching Business Builder Accelerator will also kick off this weekend on February 1st. What would taking 60 days of action on your coaching business be like? Join me for this hybrid on-demand, live program. It includes Monday and Friday live calls, some 1-1 time and daily tips and videos to get you into the Consistent Action + Daily Steps the Coachign Business Builder is grounded in. 15 minutes a day of focused action creates it's own kind of momentum. Learn more and join me for the February/March program! Learn more and register here.

I look forward to hearing from you and setting up a call to discuss what's going to serve your learning best.  A few individual coaching spaces are also open.

Best wishes,
Jennifer

While many of us (myself included) are rushing to head out of town to kick off summer with loved ones and family, it's a great time to take stock of the first part of 2019. Have you built in time to complete your month end reflection AND Mid-year stock taking?

Earlier today I led my monthly month-end reflection session. Each month
I lead a live virtual session to take those interested through a 60-90 minute virtual planning session.

Next month's is scheduled for 12 - 1pm ET on Tuesday July 30th. It will also mark the one year anniversary of the launch of Coaching Business Builder. Bring your planner, and reserve your spot in this live one hour program ($39 US).

As a mid-year treat, I wanted to link you back to the 17 questions I posed a few months ago at the Q1 reflective planning session. You can view that here on YouTube - follow along - grab your pen, and journal, and use the questions to take stock of both the last quarter and/or 2019!

Enjoy,
Jennifer

Pick up a copy of PlanDoTrack (for virtual and remote entrepreneurs, remote workers and leaders) or Coaching Business Builder (for coaches). They are both a 12 month undated planner and self-guided workbook.

Jennifer Britton -Potentials Realized
Let's connect to discuss how coaching (1-1 or group) can move your business forward this summer
Phone: (416)996-8326

With the last full weekend of summer officially behind us, many coaches are starting to kick it into high gear with clients, as clients start looking to "year end" already.
Today's post gets you thinking about three productivity hacks YOU can implement for yourself. These can help to boost focus and get things done, without necessarily spending more time in the office.

1. Build in regular planning time. As I have written in the past, ten minutes of planning can save 2 hours of unfocused effort, according to old project management adages. When are you building in time to plan daily? Is this something you want to do at the start of the day, or the end of the day?
Would it be useful to build in a quick end of week review (either Friday afternoon or over the weekend)? This is what the Month In Focus tool is geared for - taking time each week to pause and note your key priorities, successes, enablers, derailer, lessons learned and commitments for the next week. There are 12 months of Month in Focus tools included in the Coaching Business Builder Workbook and  Planner. Already many coaches are making it a regular end of week activity!

2. Tap into a community for support and regular action - As coaches our work can be very solitary, especially if we work virtually. Connecting with a community of others can be really powerful in terms of getting things done, sharing resources and gaining inspiration. Last week I jumped into an Instagram Video 5 Day Challenge with the wonderful Denise Wakeman, and was reminded of how motivating it can be to be in a group!
I've seen this in my own programming, where last month at the Coaching Biz Growth Lab we did a 31 Day Challenge to take regular action on social media. The traction, and habits created, have carried forward as well. I also saw this play out on Friday with the launch of two different fall programs - the Mentor Coaching Group (for ACC renewals, and PCC) and my Virtual Facilitation Essentials programming.
What communities would you like to join this fall?

3. Notice where your time is really spent and track where your results are coming from. 
As solopreneurs our time is limited. It's useful to regularly take stock of where your time is really going. How much time are you spending on client support? Proposals? Preparation or Design work? Marketing? Social Media? Learning? Connecting? Revenue Generating Activities?
If you don't know how much time you really spend, or haven't really seen this in a while, you may want to use the Monthly Daily Tracker to capture these numbers. 
As coaches our work can be very seasonal, with ups and downs throughout the year. If you have been in business for a few years now, notice where your ebbs and flows are.

And as a BONUS - Does everything have a place in your office? Having moved between two different offices for the better part of the last 6 months I have come to realize how streamlining items, and dedicating a home to each, is important for me to focus on work when I am there. The movement between locations has also helped me tackle some of the paper items which can get really overwhelming if you liaise with a variety of clients and partners. While my northern office is now closed for the year, integrating the resources from both happened quite seamlessly this past weekend.

Carving out regular 10-15 minute blocks to tackle a set of files, or drawer or area, can put things back into order. Doing this regularly starts to have an impact. What's the part of your office which could use some organizing?

As you put these quick hacks into practice, what do you notice?
Enjoy your week,
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 416-996-8326
Coach and Author of Effective Group Coaching and From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching
Interested in more on this topic? Join me for the fall Virtual Business Planning Retreat - this Thursday from 1 - 5 pm ET. Over the course of 4 hours you'll be able to do some planning AND take some action on key activities (perhaps getting started on your tracking, or clearing, or systems, OR....?). Reserve your spot in Thursday's 4 hour Business Planning Retreat below.
If you are interested in growing your coaching business this fall, join me for the Coaching Biz Growth Lab, a coaching group for coaches. We meet the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month from 3 - 4 pm ET, providing you the space to focus and accelerate your business actions. More information and registration here.

Reserve your spot in Thursday's Virtual Business Planning Retreat - Fall 2018 (Thursday September 20 - 1 - 5 pm Eastern/10 - 2 pm PT)- $97 US:

It’s finally here! The Coaching Business Builder and Workbook is going to be released tomorrow, August 1st.  If you haven't pre-ordered it's not too late! Pick up your copy here.

In honor of the book release , and in support of planning for the back to work and school,  I am hosting a number of calls and paid programs in the coming weeks.

Join me on Friday August 3rd from 12 – 12:30 pm ET as I launch the inaugural CBB Virtual Book Club. This complimentary call is open to all coaches and is geared to introduce you to the Coaching Business Builder Workbook and Planner. Regularly, I’ll be hosting these calls, focusing on a different tool or resource to support you. Grab your own copy and join me for these calls. Call schedule will be released this week for the next few months and will be announced at the end of the call! This call is scheduled to meet in my regular zoom room (zoom room #270-302-0415).

Real Time Virtual Planning Sessions and Planning hacks – Get your planning going!
A couple of years ago I started offering just-in-time design hacks – short 45 minute sessions geared to support you real-time in taking action.
Starting this month I’ll be opening thee up as regular paid programs which you can join in a subscription or as a one-off. Each session will be 45 minutes and is geared to support you in planning (monthly/quarterly) on a business or even personal level. You can join each call separately for $25 US. Those who have pre-ordered the book (and sent me their receipt) are invited to attend these calls complimentary. Pick up your pre-order before the release on Wednesday August 1st (yes, that’s this week!).
Current hacks are scheduled for:
Monday August 6th from 9 – 9:45 am ET
Monday August 13th from 12 – 12:45 pm ET
Bring a pen and paper to attend, along with your calendar. Email me to reserve your spot. I'll send an  invoice, log in details, and materials for the hacks.

Looking for longer term support around your business? Join us for the Coaching Biz Growth Lab™, an ongoing business development group coaching program, which meets on Fridays from 3 – 4 pm Eastern/New York during the 1st and 3rd week of the month. The group generates the coaching themes with past focus areas exploring “Expanding your Digital Footprint”, “Accelerating Your Change”, Your Business Ecosystem. Other calls are dedicated to real-time coaching of issues/opportunities you bring to the call.

You can join the Lab for a year for $1250 US, each quarter for $425 US or a month for $147 US. Click here to register and reserve your spot.

See you online!
Jennifer

Jennifer Britton -  Potentials Realized
​GroupCoachingEssentials.com
Also author of Effective Virtual Conversations (2017), From One to Many: Best Practices for Team and Group Coaching (2013), Effective Group Coaching (2010)
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