How to plan your own coaches' retreat

Tips from Coach Bonnie Chan, IAC-CC
Mentor Coach for the Hong Kong coaches’ gathering

(article from IAC VOICE April 2008 issue)

Group coaching in few days' intensive retreat workshop—out of town and away from normal business—creates powerful energy and interactions that can naturally enhance learning ability. It seems to be a particularly accessible way for groups of non-English speaking coaches.

• Use the online data base of IAC coaches to find members in your area who might get together for this kind of extensive program.
• Find a mentor coach to guide the process or use the Masteries themselves to plan the activities for self-development and to grow in the coaching profession.
• Treat the certification as an advanced learning process; the IAC-CC will come as the side effect for your focus and effort.
• Plan for weekly follow-up meetings to get ready for Part 2.

You can reach Coach Bonnie Chan on line at bonnie@coachlite.com.

Source: www.certifiedcoach.org