What is a MasterMind group?
A MasterMind Group is collection of
several committed individuals who form a group to become a
“meeting of the minds”. Group members meld their knowledge,
skills, and experiences together to become a synergetic
force that benefits each member of the group.
The term MasterMind Group was started by Napoleon Hill,
author of the book, Think and Grow Rich. To
paraphrase, he said a mastermind group energizes each member
so that they are able to accomplish much more together than
they would have ever been able to do on their own.
Generally, member of high functioning MasterMind Groups are
able to gain experience, skill and confidence and make real
progress in their business and personal life. Their group is
an instant and valuable support network.
Anyone can find value in forming and participating in a
fully functional, positive and goal oriented MasterMind
Group. It can be an indispensable resource for heads of
medium and large size businesses, and also for smaller home
based business owners and solopreneurs. Often neither of
these individuals has the luxury of built-in peer group
support within their businesses.
For more information about how you can form a MasterMind
Group, contact:
carol@balancedact.com.
[top]
What is professional
coaching?
According to the International Coaching
Federation: “Professional coaching is an ongoing partnership
that helps clients produce fulfilling results in their
personal and professional lives. Through the process of
coaching, clients deepen their learning, improve their
performance, and enhance their quality of life. In each
meeting, the client chooses the focus of the conversation,
while the coach listens and contributes observations and
questions. This interaction creates clarity and moves the
client into action. Coaching accelerates the client’s
progress by providing greater focus and awareness of choice.
Coaching concentrates on where clients are today and what
they are willing to do to get where they want to be
tomorrow.”
[top]
Who could benefit from
professional coaching?
Here are just a few examples:
Personal Coaching:
- Business owners who have invested a
great deal of themselves into making their businesses
successful but now would like to re-establish a more
well-rounded life.
- Business owners who want to expand
their own personal capabilities.
- Corporate middle managers and
upper-level executives who are feeling stressed or
burned out and want to discover new strategies for
success without paying such a high personal price.
- Individuals who are moving through
any significant planned or unanticipated transition in
their lives: Creating a rewarding, full life after: a
divorce, death of a loved one, relocation, job layoff,
retirement, career transition, etc.
Anyone who simply wants some assistance in
manifesting their dreams or living their life to the
fullest.
Business Coaching
- Business owners who want to take
their organizations to the next level.
- Business owners or managers who need
a confidential sounding board and guide for help with
personal and business decisions.
[top]
What is the difference
between therapy and coaching?
A therapist deals with person’s past and
the painful circumstances that brought them to therapy.
Therapists often work with their clients as “patients”
having “illnesses.” They provide a diagnosis and treatment
process. In contrast, coaches focus on a client’s present
situation and guiding and championing them toward developing
a stronger, more ideal future. With coaching little time is
spent in the past, except for brief “visits” to identify
patterns and obstacles to success that might have begun in
the past. According to nationally acclaimed professional
coach, Cheryl Richardson, “Coaching is not about processing
emotional history or diagnosing and treating mental health
issues. Coaching is action-oriented with a focus on a
client’s current life and plans for the future.”
[top]
What is the
difference between coaching and consulting?
Consultants often are hired to uncover and
investigate problems and to prescribe solutions to a
situation where there is a problem that needs to be “fixed.”
Although good consultants ask many thought-provoking
questions in their practice, they often are relied upon as
the expert in a particular field who has been called in
because the client does not have the resources needed. In
contrast, coaches help clients reach new heights or navigate
uncharted waters in their life or their businesses. Unlike
consulting, there is not the automatic assumption that there
are “problems” to be solved. In addition, coaches usually
start from the premise that their clients actually have a
yet undiscovered, inner knowing about what they want and how
to get it. Coaches ask focused, intuitive questions to help
the client access this inner wisdom. For this reason,
coaches do not actually need to come from the same field, or
background, or experiences as their clients.
[top]
How can I tell if
coaching would benefit me or my company?
The best way to determining if you or your
organization would benefit from coaching is to discuss what
you would like to accomplish with a professional coach. Some
coaches offer a complimentary “get-acquainted” session so
that you can determine whether working with this coach would
benefit you (for personal coaching) or your organization
(for business coaching.) Like engaging the assistance of any
other professional, making a good match is an important key
to success. As you can well imaging, not all coaches are
alike. Also, keep in mind that some coaches have a certain
specialization. Be sure to ask if your prospective coach
specializes in a particular field.
[top]
How can I find out if I
am ready for coaching?
Contact Carol Hartman at Balanced Act and
request a copy of the simple assessment, “Are You Ready for
Coaching?” This will help you determine if you would benefit
from having a business or personal coach.
[top] |
