Summary from today’s session:
JJ discussed the challenges of self-help and the importance of self-coaching, sharing his personal experiences and strategies for self-improvement and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. They also discussed the significance of valuing oneself and one’s work, particularly in the context of coaching, and the importance of continuous healing for life coaches. Lastly, JJ emphasized the importance of using feedback forms to improve services, promoting upcoming offers, and engaging with the audience on social media platforms.
Tasks
1. JJ to share the social proof guide with attendees.
2. JJ to share her questionnaire form with attendees for feedback on the Momentum Level program.
3. Lynette to create a sign-up page for her new campaign using “waitlist” language instead of “email list”.
4. Lynette to pin a post about her waitlist/upcoming offer to the top of her Facebook profile.
5. Lynette to post daily reminders about her waitlist/offer during the pre-launch period.
6. Lynette to follow up with people who engage with her posts to ask what resonated with them.
7. Tanya and Lynette to complete JJ’s feedback form for the Momentum Level program.
8. Gloria to consider implementing the feedback and testimonial gathering strategies discussed.
9. All attendees to review their personal stories and identify areas that may need further healing before coaching on those topics.
10. All attendees to create a feedback form for their coaching programs, focusing on client outcomes rather than coach performance.
11. JJ to send private message to attendee who left a note.
12. All attendees to consider implementing a buffer time between coaching sessions in their scheduling.
13. All attendees to gather testimonials throughout their coaching programs, not just at the end.
Breakdown of session:
Challenges of Self-Help and Coaching – ANSWERING TERRI’S QUESTION
JJ discussed the challenges of self-help and the importance of self-coaching. He shared his personal experience of struggling to help himself when he wanted to grow his business, despite being able to help others. JJ emphasized that coaches often struggle with self-help due to a lack of compassion, patience, and understanding for themselves. He also highlighted the importance of vulnerability, courage, and worthiness in self-help. JJ concluded by noting that people often forget they can help themselves with the same things they help others with. Miss was present but did not contribute significantly to the discussion.
Strategies for Self-Improvement and Balance
JJ discussed her strategies for self-improvement and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. She shared her practice of self-checking, which involves assessing her emotional and business state, and setting goals for the day. JJ also mentioned her new accountability system with her best friend, which includes daily goals in four categories: health, wealth, spirit, and mind. The system includes a forfeit for not completing the tasks, which JJ found motivating. JJ emphasized the importance of intentional and continual efforts to maintain focus on personal growth and self-worth. She also mentioned her plans to incorporate outdoor activities into her routine, especially when working from home. The discussion concluded with JJ asking for feedback on her strategies and their potential applicability to others.
Morning Routines and Productivity Benefits
Miss and JJ discussed their morning routines and how they have evolved over time. Miss shared that she enjoys listening to music and inspirational speakers, and she prefers to do her prayers and meditation in the morning or evening. She also mentioned that she likes to move around while listening to these, which helps her stay motivated. JJ, on the other hand, shared that he used to wake up late but has started waking up early to give himself the best time of the day. He now spends time doing devotion, listening to sermons, and writing. He also mentioned that he has started creating a leadership journal based on Biblical examples, which he plans to publish. Both agreed that waking up early and giving themselves the best time of the day has been beneficial for their productivity and motivation.
JJ’s Mindset Shift and Pricing Journey
JJ discussed the significant shift in her mindset and energy when she started focusing on her business rather than her job. She realized that her job was a side hustle, and her business was her main job. This realization led her to work harder on her business, even during her lunch breaks and after work hours. JJ also shared her journey of increasing her prices for her coaching program, from £675 to £2,200, and how this change impacted her income. She recounted her first experience with a high-ticket client, who paid £450 a month, and how this helped stabilize her finances.
Valuing Self, Clients, and Growth
JJ emphasized the importance of valuing oneself and one’s work, particularly in the context of coaching. She highlighted the need for personal growth and healing, even for those who have already gone through significant personal development. JJ also stressed the importance of understanding one’s clients and their needs, and not just focusing on the problem they present. She shared her personal experiences, including working with a client who was going through domestic abuse, and how it affected her. JJ also discussed the importance of setting a high fee for one’s services to ensure clients understand the value of the work being done. Finally, she encouraged the group to focus on the transformation they can create for their clients, rather than just the time spent coaching.
Resilience, Transformation, and Self-Belief
Gloria and JJ discussed the recent US presidential election and the resilience and persistence of the president-elect. They agreed that his ability to overcome odds and his character, despite flaws, were admirable. They also discussed the importance of selling transformation rather than coaching, and how they can help others envision and create their desired outcomes. Gloria shared her experience of helping a colleague achieve a promotion and a higher salary by creating a business case and presenting it to the company’s top management. JJ emphasized the importance of self-belief and audacity in achieving one’s goals.
Emphasizing Self-Trust and Business Investment
JJ emphasized the importance of self-trust and courage in coaching, suggesting that one person is enough to offer a free program to gain experience and feedback. JJ also stressed the need for reflection and note-taking after each session, and the importance of dedicating time for check-ins and responding to client messages. Gloria agreed with JJ’s advice. JJ also highlighted the need to invest money back into the business to create a bigger impact, rather than just personal gain.
Continuous Healing for Life Coaches
JJ emphasized the importance of continuous healing for life coaches, particularly when serving clients who have experienced similar traumas. JJ suggested that coaches should write their stories, identify uncomfortable parts, and seek help to process emotions. This process helps coaches understand their healing journey and decide what parts of their story to share with clients. JJ also discussed the importance of clearly communicating what clients can expect from coaching sessions and how these experiences can lead to personal growth and achievement. Lastly, JJ mentioned that there are often enough people seeking free support that coaches can choose to offer free programs to those in need.
Coaching Strategies and Testimonials
JJ discussed strategies for coaching and offering free services to potential clients. JJ emphasized the importance of focusing on the problem rather than the individual and suggested asking questions about the challenges the program solves rather than the individual’s character. JJ also shared her approach to getting testimonials, suggesting to ask for feedback before the end of the program and to use the feedback to improve the program. JJ also shared her experience with social proof and how to create a feedback form. The conversation ended with JJ offering to share her questionnaire for feedback on her program.
Improving Services and Promoting Offers
JJ discussed the importance of using feedback forms to improve his services and encouraged the team to complete the form. He also shared strategies for promoting upcoming offers, emphasizing the use of waitlists and urgency to drive engagement. JJ advised the team to pin their most important posts on their Facebook profiles and to engage with their audience by asking for feedback on their posts. He also suggested using Facebook’s background features to enhance posts. The team agreed to implement these strategies and thanked JJ for his insights.
