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LIFE COACH, LONDON : GROUP SESSIONS

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I really enjoy connecting with larger groups of people because the atmosphere is always buzzing and I really like to see people challenging one another’s perceptions (including my own).

Of course these sessions, whether they be workshops, seminars, or set piece lectures have a very different dynamic compare to my 1 to 1 sessions:

MAIN DIFFERENCES: PRIVATE SESSIONS vs GROUPS

  • Group sessions, by their nature, lack the intimacy of 1 to 1s
  • 1 to 1 sessions are very much led by the client and the discussion as it develops, whereas group work is more structured in advance
  • Group sessions tend to be one offs, or limited in number and therefore there is more detail to take on – 1 to 1s tend to be more gradual
  • Group work is great for understanding concepts but are, of course, unable to address in detail any personal issues

Like all of my coaching, in its various forms, I find group work very rewarding on a personal level. There’s no lip service here – I write and plan the session until I am personal moved by the content and I am convinced it will work.

 

THE BENEFITS FOR BUSINESSES

  • Team building
  • Leadership & management development
  • Improved conflict management
  • Enhanced rapport between company and staff
  • Greater staff resilience
  • Greater unity of purpose within the team and the company in general
  • Increased productivity

I take a fresh approach every time when prepping, be it for one of my own workshops or for a session especially written for a corporate client. I value the input of my clients and together with them I will plan a session(s) to best reflect what they want to get from the experience both on an individual and a group level.

 

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE – A Practical Introduction – video

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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

The idea behind this workshop was to introduce, to a mixed audience, the theory of Emotional Intelligence using Daniel Goleman’s model as the basis for discussion.

 

As you will see, the main themes of the discussion centred around:

THE THEORY OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

The five domains of EI
The five key skills
The personal and group benefits of EI
NEGATIVITY

Group activity: anxiety & negativity triggers
The potency
Identifying the symptoms
Taking action
POSITIVITY

Filling the void left by negativity
The power of realistic positivity (Positive Truth)
Group activity: The ‘positive truth’ list
I shall be holding another short workshop in central London early on 2014 and will blog the details in due course.

The Positive Truth – Workshop

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THE ‘POSITIVE TRUTH’ WORKSHOP
Sunday 16 June 2013

A day long event on Sunday 16 June 2013 (9am-5pm) Taking place at Loudwater Farm, Loudwater Lane, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 4HG http://www.loudwaterfarm.co.uk/
This is a workshop developing the themes of recognising daily & casual negativity; personal gratitude; the power of positivity & ‘positive truth’. The workshop culminates in the formation of tangible personal affirmations & inspirational goals.

We shall also be looking at the value of mindful awareness on our daily lives, mindful movement, & a ‘beginners guide’ to practical meditation.

 

WORKSHOP TIMETABLE

09.00 ARRIVAL & REFRESHMENTS
09.20 INTRODUCTION
Run through the day’s schedule – Introduce those involved in the day’s event.Smaller groups will be organised as we shall be moving between the general gathering and smaller more personal groups all day.

09.45 POSITIVITY
What is meant by positivity
Negativity: It’s nature, effects, and identification. Measures to overcome

10.30 MINDFULNESS
What is it?
The practice of mindful awareness.
The benefits

11.00 MID MORNING BREAK

11.20 GRATITUDE
Group Activity:
POSITIVE EVENT from the past week
The GRATITUDE LIST
Group discussion

12.00 MINDFUL MOVEMENT
Halina Rosentrauch of Yoga Tree www.yogatree.org will introduce and them conduct a session of ‘mindful movement.

12.45 LUNCH
Anna Corless from Anna’s Kitchen www.annaskitchen.info will be providing a fork buffet of two main vegetarian courses, rice, & three salads plus refreshments – full details will follow

13.50 TIBETAN BOWLS
Steve Carter www.primalsound.co.uk will be playing his Tibetan (singing) bowls in session that will offer AMAZING relaxation. He will take us through their origins & their use, & will follow with a Q & A session.

14.30 AFFIRMATIONS
What are they and do they have a value part to play in positivity attitudes and change?
Group activity:
An affirmation bath (no water involved!)
Discussions within groups

15.15 AFTERNOON BREAK

15.35 POSITIVE TRUTHS
Explaining positive truths
Group activity:
The 10 positive truths
Read aloud (if desired)
Personal affirmations – the use of personal positive truths as affirmations

16.15 YOUR OWN PERSONAL VISION – GOAL SETTING
Positivity is a marvellous state of mind but it now needs to be harnessed and the best way to do this is in forming personal goals. This will be done in groups.

17.00 FINISH
COST & TERMS

The cost for the whole day is £68.00 per person which includes all activities, refreshments and lunch.

A £10 deposit is payable to reserve a place with the balance payable 15 days prior to the event.

Concessions are available where appropriate for those on pensions, not in full-time employment, and students – Please do not hesitate to ask.