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July 31, 2010, 1:39 pm
Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition. Alexander
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Life Coaching.. Building Focus, Energy & Courage - to Make a Better Life for You |
Success Circles
Success Circles are a great way to receive many of the benefits of personal life coaching, as well as some other benefits - and it's cheaper. It's also a fantastic way to lift yourself instantly into a new world of positive people committed to their dreams and ambitions.
Each week, a group of no more than twelve friends come together and work towards their goals. We all work on a personal project - which might be virtually any dream you can think of.
| We share our dreams - and the work we do towards reaching them - with each other. We use the Life Coaching process in the group setting to focus and refine goals, to maintain focus, build energy and self-esteem, and to encourage progress. Sessions give an opportunity for each member to update us on progress; to tell us what's good, what needs work, and how they feel about it. Other members offer practical and emotional support and guidance. I often present on a particular life skill, or lead discussions - it all depends on where we all are, and where we want to go. |
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We learn from each other, and we grow with each other. We also have a great time! It's a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
It's a different experience, and there are pros and cons. Some coaching topics may not be things you want to share with others, and you won't get much personal focus from me. But you do get the benefits of being in a team, and you gain a valuable new perspective as you look into the lives of others and see their struggles and how they overcome them. This outside/inside perspective alone is fantastically valuable in un-seating pessimism and negativity. Additional, personal coaching may be a supporting option you'd like to pursue outside the club meetings.
The Program
Circles will generally run for a minimum of four weeks, though you can leave when you like, and you only pay for what you attend.
The overall thrust of the program is to progress all circle members along this path:
- Assessing your life as you live it today
- Choosing primary improvement opportunities
- Defining goals for those opportunities
- Finding strategies to accomplish those goals
- Implementing those strategies
- Dealing with the inevitable pitfalls and emotional issues arising
- Maintaining focus and drive
- Achieving Success
Before each circle meeting, I'll send you some study notes, and you'll complete the homework you chose last time. During the circle, we'll share experiences and resolve issues. You'll also decide what you're going to aim for next time. The sessions will be friendly, fun and relaxed. this is NOT a back to school exercise; if you mess up massively, no-one is going to tell you off. You'll be among positive friends who are there with sympathy and creative options for you to consider.
Circle sessions will run for an hour, will include up to six circle members, and cost £12 a session.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What kinds of issues can I work on? Almost anything you'd feel comfortable talking about in the group. From low self esteem, to writing a book, to fixing your marriage, or getting promoted. Anything that's to do with making your life happier. The exceptions are if you are suicidal, or you're suffering from a clinically-diagnosed mental illness.
- What about confidentiality? People will know your first name. If we video conference, and you choose to show your face, they'll also know what you look like. Anything else is up to you.
- What if I want to drop out? Well, then you will. No penalties. You pay for each session before it happens, and that is the only commitment you need to make.
- What if I fall behind the group? I can give you a little support to bring you back into line, or you might want to buy more support from me.
- I'm shy, I can't stand up in front of people! You won't need to. You'll be sitting in familiar surroundings and talking on the phone of via your computer. There will be no set-piece presentations, it'll all be informal chat among increasingly friendly panel members. Anyway I'll always be there to step in and help if I'm needed.
- Can I get to know circle members outside the meetings? By mutual consent, yes.
- Can anyone join? You must be over 25 and not suffering from those exceptions mentioned in the first bullet.
How Do We Connect?
There are two options, and each circle will be exclusively one or the other:
| PHONE You call a normal-rate phone number from wherever you are - at work, from home, or somewhere else. Mobiles are fine. You'll join a conference call in which all callers can hear each other. You'll use an ordinary web browser to view a special website where I can show you presentations. |
ONLINE You use free conferencing software and your net-connected PC at home or at work to join our groups. You'll need speakers and a microphone - or preferably a headset (cost about £12). As well as voice & text chat, we have the option of web cams and other facilities like white boarding& multi-media items, including online videos, and power point presentations. |
To register an interest in joining a circle, please complete & send this form:,
and I'll get back to you when spaces are available.
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