Group Coaching and the Nautilus

Life Upgrade
a five minute motivational newsletter

Issue 90
By Master Coach Ginger Cockerham

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Group Coaching and the Nautilus
Life Upgrade Questions
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"Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world: Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead

Group Coaching and the Nautilus

The nautilus is a sea creature housed in a solid matte finished shell that does not stand out in a bountiful, colorful ocean. What a surprise it is find on the inside of the nautilus’s shell is an architecturally designed marvel of individual chambers that are brilliantly pearlescent in color. That inside world is a treasure of shimmering, sparkling, shining, glistening, glittering and gleaming chambers. Internally the nautilus is a Work of Art.

My experience with coaching groups is very similar. When you think about a group of people coming together for planning, or working on individual growth or joining to achieve personal and professional goals, it may appear to be a very ordinary gathering without a lot of pizzazz. It is quite a different experience, when you are on the inside of a coaching group. In a group coaching environment, where each individual brings the best of who they are into the group, that group can shine with energy, brilliance and pearlescence.

Just as in the nautilus, where each chamber is separate; in group coaching each member is separately honored and valued. In fact, people join coaching groups with the intention of receiving personal and individual business value by achieving specific goals. It is only after those individuals join together to become a formed group that the magic happens where reciprocity and generosity create greater value than ever imagined. .

In my office, I have three views of actual nautilus shells in a beautiful frame as a reminder of the joy I have in doing the work I love with groups of wonderful people. The nautilus provides that symbol as constant inspiration.

Life Upgrade Coaching Questions

Do you have the "I can do this alone" mind set?
What if you could achieve greater success and have more fun working with others?
Do you collaborate and make alliances with others as part of your business plan?
Do you participate in a group that provides support, inspiration, and accountability?

COME TO THE BIG APPLE in JUNE for a ONE Day Group Coaching Workshop Teachers College at Columbia University New York, NY Friday, June 22, 2007 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
GROUP Coaching Essentials on June 22, 2007
CCEU credits (pending final ICF approval)
Led by Ginger Cockerham and Zuno Kristal
Sign up:
http://continuingeducation.tc.columbia.edu/default.aspx?pageid=70&PK=1252

Who should attend?

Professional Coaches who desire to expand their coaching offerings to companies and organization so they reach more people and increase profitability.

Executive Coaches who want to enhance their capacity to develop more people and use group coaching as the model for having more leverage and reach with their existing resources.

OD and HR Directors who are wanting to increase the scope and affordability of group coaching within their companies and organizations.

Managers and Trainers who committed to creating a coaching culture internally to promote individual growth and performance.