Huddles
Day 1
October 08, 2024
HUDDLE Opening
Presented by: Vivian Nazari, PCC
Dr. Vivian Nazari will open HUDDLE '24 with a guided visualization entitled "A Seat At The Table".
15 minutes
The Transformational Power of Group Coaching
Presented by:Â Maribel Aleman, PCC and Dominique Mas, PCC
40 minutes
Managing the Forces that Influence Business Growth
Fundamentals of Group Coaching
Deepening the Group Coaching Experience
Craft Messaging that Authentically Attracts the Clients You Serve Best
Presented by: Jason Van Orden
In this action-focused session, you will learn how to naturally attract and enroll your ideal clients without high-pressure sales, a complicated launch, or an email list. You'll craft clear, compelling messaging and learn how to use it right away to find perfect-fit clients to enroll in your group... Read more
55 minutes
Infusing Adult Education Practices into Group Coaching
Presented by: Allison Nelson
To put it simply - adults learn differently than kids. In our group coaching programs, we need to leverage the power of experiences and knowledge your members have. In this session, Allison will demonstrate how to infuse adult learning theory into your curriculum and delivery so that your clients move the needle... Read more
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Explore Limitations + Expand Your Potential Through Music
Presented by: Disco Dave Wynn
Ever wondered about music's role in coaching groups?Â
During this conversation, you will learn how music and group coaching can be combined in a unique manner to assist individuals in exploring their deepest and most profound limitations, while also... Read more
55 minutes
Cultivating Connection and Belonging in Group Coaching
Presented by: Stephanie McCarthy
This presentation will highlight how to structure and design group coaching interventions that create the conditions for connection and belonging to emerge. Design and interventions are independent of the focus and learning outcomes of the group coaching.
The presentation builds on the researcher’s graduate research exploring... Read more
55 minutes
Herding Cats: Managing Different Levels of Accomplishment and Self-Awareness Within a Group
Presented by: Rahti Gorfien, PCC
When leading 'rolling groups', (a group is continuous but may do enrollment at different times of the year), there can be beginners entering in when people already started on a process, as well as advanced group participants who are... Read more
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55 minutes
The Magic of Storytelling for Profound Group Connections
Presented by: Gabriel DeRita, PCC
The art of storytelling is as ancient as human culture itself. Skillful use of storytelling is one of the most powerful tools at our disposal as coaches and facilitators. In this session, Gabe will share some best practices and practical exercises he's used in dozens of group settings to create quick, powerful, and lasting connection among... Read more
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55 minutes
Real Stories: Promoting Your Group Coaching Program
Panel Moderated by Dominique Mas, PCC
Panelists: Amy Krymkowski, PCC, Michael Wilson, PCC & Liah Rozenman, PCC
This panel features three of the Group Coaching HQ certification program graduates sharing their story of successfully launching their programs.
They will share their wins, their challenges and the way they overcame those... Read more
55 minutes
Panel: The Fundamentals of Group Coaching
Panel Moderated by Mark Guay
Panelists: Paul Sanbar, MCC, Kacey Cardin, PCC and Anna Szpunar, PCC.
"Mark Guay, Coach extraordinaire will moderate a panel discussions with seasoned group coaches Paul Sanbar, PCC Kacey Cardin, PCC and Anna Szpunar, PCC...
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55 minutes
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The Paradox of Presence in Group Coaching
Presented by: Ana Paula Nacif, DCM, PCC
The strength and quality of the coaching alliance is one of key factors in successful outcomes in coaching. This session will address how coaches can use relational presence to deepen the connection among the group. It will also discuss the complex role of the coach in navigating the boundaries of the group, whilst being... Read more
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55 minutes
Case Study: Contracting with an Organization
Presented by: Dominique Mas, PCC
In this session, Dom will share her process when contracting with an organization.
She will cover:
- The initial meeting with the decision-maker
- Sending a proposal
- Negotiating
- Logistics / organizing the session
This session is a must if you are an external coach... Read more
55 minutes
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Creating Psychological Safety in Coaching Groups
Presented by: Karen Palmer, PCC
Learn how to prepare yourself and your group coaching participants for a deeper, more vulnerable coaching experience.Â
Karen will help us define and unpack psychological safety, and she’ll share frameworks to support you in creating it with your members. You’ll be able to use these ideas as a foundation for designing group coaching activities and to explore sensitive topics safely and bravely with your... Read more
55 minutes
It's All in the Debrief: A Game-Based Approach to Latina Leadership Development
Presented by: Dr. Cristina Padilla, Ph.D., PCC
This session explores a Latina leadership board game titled El Rio de Dichos, designed to be facilitated in a workshop with debrief. This diversity project incorporates psychological development of leaders, development of social identities, and intercultural leadership. The game debrief proved useful for leadership development. El Rio de Dichos uses dichos, or Spanish idioms, to address how Latinas navigate professional settings. This game provides... Read moreÂ
55 minutes
Day 2
October 09, 2024
Weaving the Thread
Presented by:Â Maribel Aleman, PCC and Dominique Mas, PCC
55 minutes
Managing the Forces that Influence Business Growth
Fundamentals of Group Coaching
Deepening the Group Coaching Experience
Sales Is Not a Dirty Word: Transform Your Mindset and Approach for Greater Success
Presented by:Â Rick Snyder
In the coaching world, sales often carries a negative stigma. Many coaches struggle with it due to lack of training or discomfort with sales conversations. This session will show you how a mindset shift can revolutionize your sales approach. We'll delve into strategies... Read more
55 minutes
Trusting in the Resourcefulness of Groups
Presented by: James Renwick, PCC
The temptation for many leaders is to try to 'fix' problems of those around them. Not only does this encourage a culture of dependency, but it can limit the development of others, as well as resulting in the leader's workload becoming unmanageable.
This dynamic can play out in... Read more
55 minutes
Leveraging AI for Reflection in Coaching Supervision: A Guide for Group Coaches
Presented by: Dr. JimiBeth Myers, PCC
In this session you will discover how AI tools can serve as interactive partners, enabling the structured articulation of your thoughts and emotions related to your group coaching practice. We will delve into practical strategies for utilizing AI to prepare for coaching supervision sessions in order... Read moreÂ
55 minutes
Bringing Group Coaching Into Organizations for Lasting Impact
Presented by: Mallory Roth, ACC
What does it take to make a business case for group coaching within organizations and execute programs that generate lasting value for partners and participants?
In this interactive session, Mallory Roth, Medley’s Head of Coaching & Curriculum will share insights from Medley’s extensive experience embedding group coaching programs into organizations. We’ll explore Medley’s approach to... Read more
55 minutes
Leveraging the SCARF Model to Enrich Group Collaboration in Session
Presented by: Dr. Ronald Rodriguez, Ph.D., PCC
Leveraging the SCARF Model (NeuroLeadership Institute) in group coaching sessions can create powerful connections among groups members and with the Coach. During the session, we will break down each facet of the SCARF model and how Coaches can leverage it to motivate participation, create lasting and meaningful connections during and post session, and sharpen... Read more
55 minutes
The Power of Play in Group Coaching Design & Facilitation
Presented by: Amy Warshawsky, MCC & Betsy Salkind, PCC
Why practice improvisation as a group coaching facilitator? Improv is an integral part of coaching and facilitation.
Through Improv for Coaches, discover more joy in coaching, as you learn to embrace the bottomless well of possibilities in each coaching moment. Infusing playfulness through improv opens new... Read more
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Mindful Break Room
Presented by:Â Luis Gil
Online conferences can be fun, and also require a lot of energy! Join Luis Gil in the Mindful Break Room to take a moment to recharge and reconnect with yourself. Luis will take you through a guided meditation, followed by a space to share how you're doing and hear from others in a relaxed, lighthearted community setting.
45 minutes
Ask Me Anything About Building Your Group Coaching Business
Presented by: Maribel Aleman, PCC and Dominique Mas, PCC
Join Dom and Maribel, the co-founders of Group Coaching HQ, for an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session.Â
This special session is designed to shine a light on how to market and sell group coaching programs, offering... Read more
55 minutes
Navigating Resistance in Groups
Presented by: Joanna Lindenbaum, ACC
In this interactive session, we will go deep to understand the nature of group dynamics as well as resistance and fear. We will then focus on the different resistance archetypes that come up in group work (The Victim, The Judge, The OverSharer, and more). Finally, Joanna will share techniques to respond to the individuals who experience resistance in a way that empowers them and everyone... Read more
55 minutes
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Cycles of Compassionate Transformation, Using Movement, Breath, and SoundÂ
Presented by: Adrienne Petrino, PCC
 Instead of ignoring or avoiding grief, this session invites you to lean into them by giving them space and the attention they need to be processed and released through movement, breath, and sound. Adrienne... Read more
55 minutes
Beyond Individual Growth: How Group Coaching Catalyzes Organizational Transformation
Presented by: Marsha Prospere, PCC
Managing the forces that influence your business growth, especially in the context of integrating group coaching into a client organization, involves a multifaceted approach. It requires a deep understanding of both the organization's needs and the unique value... Read more
55 minutes
The C-ME Method: Crafting Transformative Group Coaching Experiences From Day One
Presented by: Mark Guay
When creating a group coaching program, it's easy to get lost in logistics, but one essential element differentiates group coaching from a standard course. The key is ensuring that participants see value in the conversation and each other. The C-ME Method introduces... Read more
55 minutes
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Using Empathy and Compassion to Create Dynamic, Interactive Group Coaching
Presented by: Joan Kling, PCC
In this enlightening course, you will explore the transformative power of empathy and compassion in the context of group coaching. Through a blend of theory, practical exercises, and interactive discussions, you will learn how to harness these essential qualities to create dynamic and engaging... Read more
55 minutes