From Stressed, Overworked & Overwhelmed to Calm, Confident & In-Control

If you’re a thoughtful leader, you probably focus on others first, and put yourself last. This leads to overwork, overwhelm and feeling like you’ll never get on top of your workload.

It doesn’t have to be this way. Work and life shouldn’t be about always doing more.

We need to focus on the right things and ditch the rest. We need to safeguard our wellbeing, so we can show up as the best leaders for our people.

After you complete this Group Coaching Program, you will:

Be able to set clear boundaries to help you prevent overwork and burnout
Experience a greater sense of control over your work environment
Feel better equipped to negotiate or push back on overwhelming demands; and
Be in a better place to support your people.

In this program, you won’t go it alone. You’ll be placed in a group to work with other leaders who are facing similar challenges.

If this sounds like something you need, then apply for a place in the program today.

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Coaching Program Summary

Interested in making a positive change? Here’s a quick snapshot of the Group Coaching Program.

6 Zoom Sessions Over 3 Months

This Group Coaching Program runs for 3 months, with coaching sessions every 2 weeks.

We will have 6 x 90-minute sessions together, meeting as a group using Zoom.

In-between sessions, you’ll have assignments to complete to help you make progress and I’ll also provide email support.

Small Groups

Each group will consist of 2 to 4 people.

This is the perfect size to share experiences and ensure that everyone has a chance to contribute.

One of the benefits of group coaching is being able to share experience and learn from others. A small group size will help us to do that.

Includes the PRINT® Motivational Assessment

The PRINT® Motivational Profile is included with this program.

We will use it to build an awareness of how we work best, and what triggers us into bad behaviour and stress.

Session Themes

Each of our Group Coaching sessions will have a theme to set the scene for the conversation and focus our effort.

Session 1: PRINT®

Before the first session, you’ll take the PRINT® Motivational Assessment.

In this session, we will examine the results and work through them together.

We’ll seek to understand your results with respect to the impact this has on your ability to manage your time, your workload and support your people.

During this session, you’ll gain some valuable insights about yourself and other leaders in the group and how they view the world.

Session 2: Setting Boundaries

Maintaining boundaries is one of the most critical factors for being able to safeguard our wellbeing and our time.

In this session, boundaries will be our focus. We’ll work on:

Your “non-negotiables” – we’ll identify the key aspects that you strive to protect or maintain
Your challenges – why you struggle to maintain boundaries, and how we can overcome this
Your beliefs – we’ll dive into thoughts and assumptions that may be holding you back.

Session 3: Managing Stakeholders

A huge factor in safeguarding our time and working effectively are the people around us.

This includes your boss, your colleagues, your team members, senior executives and everyone in between!

In this session we’ll look at who your key stakeholders are, any challenges they pose for you, and develop strategies for improving the situation.

Session 4: Systems and Processes

It’s important that we have solid processes for managing our work and understanding progress.

This helps to prevent people from dumping things on us unexpectedly, without understanding the impact.

In this session, we’ll discuss what’s working about your current processes and systems, and what isn’t.
Then we’ll work together to understand what might help us to improve the situation.

Session 5: Vision & Prioritisation

Having a vision and direction for your people helps you decide what matters and what doesn’t.

In this session we’ll discuss your vision and direction and how we can use that to drive your priorities.

We’ll also look at any challenges you experience while you’re trying to set priorities.

Session 6: Time Management Techniques

We know that being productive isn’t about doing more all the time. It’s about focusing on the right things and making sure you understand priorities.

However, it is always useful to have some time management tools up your sleeve.

So in this session, we will see which tools might be helpful for you, and how you might be able to apply them to improve your situation.

Here's What a Few of My Coaching Clients Had to Say

This feedback is from some of my individual coaching clients. With group coaching, you'll also get the benefit of learning from the other leaders in the group, instead of just coaching with me!

One of the best outcomes of coaching with Ben was the opportunity to stop and think, which led to new perspectives on the workplace. I learnt a lot about myself and this challenged me to think about my behaviour and ways I can improve.

I came away from coaching sessions feeling more positive and this also was reflected in my work and my engagement with colleagues.

When I started coaching I was feeling confused about the direction of my career, then I worked with Ben and now I feel a lot clearer about what I want to do in future and what goals to prioritise in order to get there.

AA, Pharmaceuticals Industry, UK

Before Ben’s coaching I was extremely uncomfortable, fearful about my abilities and held myself back with my self-limiting beliefs.

In such subtle ways, I was self-sabotaging and now that I work with Ben my confidence has soared and belief in myself has exponentially increased.

Ben is so clear and concise in his coaching and will be the most valuable time you can invest for your personal growth and development.

Irene Clark, Business Owner, Perth, Australia

After the coaching, I feel that I have found a confidant in Ben with whom I can share my thoughts and who is willing to listen and calmly provide the necessary guidance.

I have implemented the solutions we developed together and benefited from his coaching approach.

I highly recommend his coaching to all who want to learn how to become better leaders and gain respect from your team.

JR, Senior Manager, USA

Details

The program start date and available session times are shown below. Once you choose a session time, you keep that time for the duration of the program.

This Program Commences in the week of the 23rd August 2021.

Applications are now closed.

There are two groups to choose from. You’ll work with the same group for the length of the program. The available coaching session times are:

Group 1: 4 to 5:30pm (AWST / GMT+8) on Tuesday (check your timezone)
Group 2: 7:30 to 9am (AWST / GMT+8) on Friday (check your timezone)

How to Apply

To apply to be a part of the group coaching, please follow the simple steps below.

Step 1. Complete the Simple Application Form

To get started, click the button below and complete the simple online application form to apply for a place in the program.

Step 2. Accept the Coaching Agreement

If your application is successful, I will send you a simple Coaching Agreement. Once you have reviewed and accepted this agreement, then you’ll be able to participate in the coaching sessions.

Step 3. Complete Payment

After you have completed the first two steps, I’ll send you details on how you can complete your payment before the first coaching session. Payment options are via Paypal or bank transfer.

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About Your Coach

Ben Brearley is the founder of Thoughtful Leader and is an experienced leader, AIPC and PRINT® certified coach, MBA and former management consultant who has worked in a variety of leadership roles and industries.

Ben is passionate about helping leaders build confidence, reduce stress and feel better about leading their people. He can help you too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some further details to help you decide whether the program is right for you, and how you can get involved.

When do application close?

Applications close on the 13th August 2021.

How many places are there?

For this intake I am running two groups.

This means there are up to 4 places available in each group – only 8 in total.

So get your application in quick!

What are the benefits of group coaching?

Group coaching is a great alternative to individual coaching, because it allows you to learn from the experiences of other leaders during the process.

You’ll hear what works for them (and what doesn’t) and what challenges they are facing. You’ll start to share experiences and you won’t feel like you’re going it all alone.

As a thoughtful leader, it can be easy to get stuck inside your own head, overthinking things. The interaction of the group and sharing of experiences can help to shift that thinking, which can lead to great breakthroughs!

Lastly, group coaching also gives you an opportunity to share your experience with other leaders. Not only are you benefiting from the program, you’re helping others improve their situation too. Everybody has a unique perspective to share.

Can I swap groups during the program?

No – once you have selected a group, you’ll stay with this group for the remainder of the program.

Is what I discuss in the group confidential?

Yes – everything we discuss within each coaching session is confidential – not to be shared with others outside of the coaching.

Do I have to sign a coaching agreement to participate?

Yes – there is a Coaching Agreement which I use with all my clients, both individual and in groups. This is simple and should not be a cause for concern. I use this to help set expectations about coaching before anyone starts working with me.

The agreement outlines:

What coaching is (compared to other professions such as therapy)
Confidentiality of the sessions
How the coaching works.

Before we start any group coaching sessions, all participants will need to confirm that they accept the agreement.

What happens if I can't attend every session?

Obviously best results will be achieved for you and others in the group if you make a commitment to attending every session.

However, if you miss more than one session, we can discuss refunding a portion of the coaching fees based on the sessions you weren’t able to attend.

Can I just listen during the sessions?

There will definitely be times when you need to listen – a big part of group coaching is about listening to others as I facilitate the coaching process.

However, you will need to be open and honest and share information too. This will help both you and others get the benefits.

In these sessions, I aim to create a safe space where leaders can privately interact, share experience and learn from each other during the coaching process.