Success Coaching for Men

An agenda for Meeting #2 of your group: (and hopefully, beyond!) 0:00 Reaffirm Group Vows (5 minutes) 0:05 Professional/Personal Check-Ins (20 min) 0:25 Spotlight (20 minutes) 0:45 Sparring (30 minutes) 1:15 “I Might Suggest” (15 minutes) 1:30 Group Issues (10 minutes) 1:40 Review and Setting of Commitments (20 min) 2:00 Finish! 0:00 Reaffirm Group Vows (5 [...]

The goal of the first meeting is to move from Me to We – to get everyone aligned around shared norms and expectations. (Adapted from Keith Ferrazzi’s excellent book, ‘Who’s Got Your Back?’ ) A 2-hour Agenda (based on 4-6 people): 0:00 Group Goals/Expectations (15 minutes) 0:15 Getting Acquainted (15 minutes) 0:30 Exchange Your Vows: Promises [...]

In previous posts, I discussed:    Young Professional Men (YPM) Foundation Principles: Generosity (http://andrewparkes.me/2009/06/25/ypm-foundation-principle-4-generosity/) Vulnerability (http://andrewparkes.me/2009/06/22/ypm-foundation-principle-1-vulnerability/) Candor (http://andrewparkes.me/2009/06/24/ypm-foundation-principle-3-candor/) Accountability (http://andrewparkes.me/2009/06/23/ypm-foundation-principle-2-accountability/) What is a YPM Group and Why Would I Need One? (http://andrewparkes.me/2009/06/26/what-is-a-ypm-group-and-why-would-i-need-one/) Today, I will focus on how to recruit your YPM group in 6 steps: (Adapted from Keith Ferrazzi’s excellent book, ‘Who’s Got Your Back?’ ) 1. [...]