2009 is coming to a close and we're embarking on a brand new year in 2010!  It's the perfect time to reflect on the experiences, people, relationships and interactions of the year.  I don't know about you but I've learned so many valuable lessons this year.  With each lesson, I know I move with great intention toward new and more exciting ventures via connections, conversations and relationships with lots of very kewl people.

I wanted to take this opportunity to share intentions for 2010 and review the amazing resourcefulness and sheer know-how of the powerful experts of Group Coaching Mastery.  Each of these experts possesses a truly special gift that shines through in their sharing and caring.  They totally rock!

Lisa Manyon, Copywriting Expert

Lisa Manyon is a such a savvy businesswoman!  We haven't actually met in person but I feel her presence in the way she shows up and shows out as the consummate professional she truly is.  Lisa knows copywriting and lots more.  My favorite blog post by Lisa shares powerful yet quick ways to write great headlines.  I'm looking forward to more exciting posts and savvy action from Lisa in the new year. Lisa is really a copywriting super star!

Regina Baker, Ecommerce Expert

Regina Baker knows her stuff!  I learn something new about shopping carts, ecommerce and even affiliate marketing with every post.  Regina's post on shopping cart blunders was eye-opening.  Who knew there was something called a "smooth cart path" to consider to guide folks easily through the buying process?  I'm ready to learn so many more ins and outs in the new year with Regina–let's go!!

Lou Bortone, Online Video Expert

Lou Bortone is an online video visionary!  Why? Because he gets the magic of video and it's power to transform the planet.  In today's world, where most people are still trying to get the blogging thing down, Lou has a mastered online video and readily shares his expertise, paving the way for innovation for the rest of us.  How kewl is that?! Lou is the Go-To Guy to go viral with your online video in the new year.

Carol Deckert, Netweaving Expert

Carol Deckert is an energetic connector.  She knows how to build relationships and shares those relationships to pay-it-forward for all involved.  Her netweaving post gave me real insight in to the art of networking.  Carol is delightful and I know she has lots more to wisdom to give in the new year.  Who do YOU know who…?

Lisa Angelettie, Article Marketing Expert

Lisa Angelettie is the article marketing expert for coaches!  She's always looking for ways to help us get more coaching clients and ultimately, grow our coaching business.  Lisa gets to the heart of the matter with proven strategies and I just love that!   I know Lisa has more resources and strategies to help ME succeed in the new year.  KEWLIO for you, t!

Kristen Beireis, Marketing Implementation Expert

Kristen Beireis is an awesome implementation professional!  She keeps me on my toes and supports me with lots of kewl, new learning.  Her post on implementing new marketing systems is evergreen and very appropriate for this time of year.  I'm so excited about learning more from Kristen about marketing implementation in the new year.  You are my shero, Kristen — the coaches marketing source indeed!

Shannon Cherry, Publicity Expert

Shannon Cherry is THE power publicist!  Not only does she know publicity and media.  She also knows how to leverage tools and technology to get visibility for your group coaching programs.  Shannon is aptly known as the power publicist helping folks to be heard in a crowded marketplace.  Oh, what kewlness the new year holds for you to be heard!

MaryPat Kavanagh, Social Media Relationships Expert

MaryPat Kavanagh is a social media connector who loves joint ventures.  She knows how to leverage social media tools to create profitable relationships for the communities she serves.  I know MaryPat will offer more insight to help you build relationships and create joint ventures in the new year.  WOOHOO!

Wendy Y. Bailey - Master Certified Group Coach

By the way, the timing of this post is quite deliberate. At 5:14 pm Eastern on the day this post is published we'll experience a full moon/blue moon eclipse.  I won't go into the science of it but the message is very clear:  Our lives are a gift that we need to take seriously. Celebrations and parties are a wonderful thing, but this Full Moon/Blue Moon Eclipse wants us to take a look at our life and create something wondrous.

Create something amazing and wondrous in your group coaching business in 2010!  I look forward to serving you with Group Coaching Mastery!

Big HUGS and MWAH!

WendyY

Ah, December!  A month many coaches take to spend time reflecting on their year.  Are you reflecting?  Are you looking back at what you had wanted to get done in the way of marketing this year?  Are you finding that everything you wanted to do, hasn't happened?

I have had many new clients come to me at the end or beginning of a year, frustrated that they didn't accomplish all that they wanted to.  They thought they could do it alone.  They thought they'd have time.  Do you find yourself disappointed or frustrated that you didn't get everything done?  Don't STRESS!!!  Chill out!  Sure there may be some thoughts, choices or other distractions that got in your way.  I suspect you know what to do with those.

Here's a different perspective.  What positive things got in the way of doing your marketing?  Was it more speaking engagements than you had planned?  Did you steadily grow your client base over the year?  Maybe you spent more time with your family this year.  Maybe you traveled more.  Start looking for all the good things you were able to do this year.  Focus your energy on that and you may just find exactly what went right in your marketing this year.

Ask yourself these 5 simple questions:

1)  What allowed me to do all the positive things I did this year?

2)  What marketing strategies did I enjoy?

3)  What marketing DID I accomplish?

4)  What marketing was most effective?

5)  What did I learn about my marketing this year?

Now take those answers and start crafting your marketing plan for 2010.  If you feel you will have room, then add some of those pieces you wanted to do in 2008.  Check in with a marketing coach who can help you put your plan together, if that will help.

Then get really clear on what it's going to take for you to accomplish your new goals and keep up with your current marketing.  Do you need more specifics on technology that will support you in accomplishing your goals?  Will you need more help this year?  What kind of support will you need throughout the year to keep on track?  As a coach, you probably already know what will support you best.  Look at your budget, look at your time, look at what's worked and what hasn't.  Ask for what you need, so you can move forward with growing your business in 2010.

Kristen Beireis, Marketing Implementation Expert

Kristen Beireis is the Marketing Implementation Expert for Group Mastery.  She works with elite life-changers who are so buried in marketing they are leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table.  Kristen and her team free coaches up to earn those hundreds of thousands of dollars without breaking a sweat so they can focus on helping others make positive changes.

Last year, I read Eckhart Tolle's book "A New Earth" and since then I've been noticing how presence plays a part in my every day business life.  I’d like to share how it fits for me in hopes that others who function like me, might learn how to do the same in their business.

You see, I have this old habit of getting seriously focused on my to-do list. So focused that I lose sight of anything going on around me. As a business owner and marketer this gets me in trouble. If I’m always focused on that list, I miss when something isn’t working. I ignore profits declining. I forget there’s more to life than business and ignore my personal life, too.

I know this about myself and have decided that to-do lists are not for me. Some people don’t get things done without it and I get that. If it works for you, use it! If you are like me and get overly attached to the list, you may want to try presence instead.

I can just hear some of you questioning how anything gets done without a list. I’ll share with you my method.

I know lots of information about marketing strategies. When I choose to do one, I already know what it takes to execute it. In my business day I stop and ask myself “What’s most important right now?” I do this whenever I have a moment; between calls, during lunch, at the beginning of my day etc… I listen for the answer. I trust that whatever comes to mind is what needs to be worked on.

You may wonder how I meet deadlines. I trust that my inner knowing can guide me and keep me on track. So far (after 4 years of this practice), I’ve always been satisfied with the outcome of my own projects. That’s not to say that I NEVER extended deadlines or run way longer on a project than I originally planned. It just means I trusted that whatever time it takes is the time the project needed to take. In the end, I always end up with a well executed marketing strategy for myself. I also get through the implementation process with very little (if any) stress. Trusting my own process allows flexibility, awareness, and choice. Without my own deadline, I get to focus on what’s most important right now.

As you may know, I also work with a team and I handle the marketing implementation for my clients. I rarely do any of the “work” for my clients (that’s what I have a team of experts for). When I do take on a client project, I get it done on time.

Trusting my inner knowing will keep me on track, works.

Again, this method of selecting what marketing strategy to work on is not for everyone, but it can be helpful for those of you who get stuck in the list, like I do.

Kristen Beireis, Marketing Implementation Expert

Kristen Beireis is the Marketing Implementation Expert for Group Mastery.  She works with elite life-changers who are so buried in marketing they are leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table.  Kristen and her team free coaches up to earn those hundreds of thousands of dollars without breaking a sweat so they can focus on helping others make positive changes.