Coaches Circle
Especially for Introverts and HSPs
This is a peer group for those wanting to develop and enrich their self-employment journey as a coach. We talk coaching, business, and work-life harmony. (Some call it a “mastermind group.”)
It’s amazing what happens when kindred spirits come together in a small circle where you feel validated, and can get answers and resources to make your work easier.
You’ll get a combination of practical guidance, calming and skillful facilitation, and supportive community — all designed with introverts and highly sensitive people (HSP) in mind.
Members are often combining coaching, consulting, and other creative pursuits, and sometimes doing a hybrid of employment and self-employment. You can be at any stage of business from newbie to experienced.
I bring over a dozen years of being sustainably self-employed as a business/career coach, while being an introvert and HSP myself.
No need to reinvent the wheel. This is a genuine community of support.
Learn the details below. If interested, we can have a free call to discuss it.
Do any of these feel familiar?
- Feeling nourished when you connect with like-minded coaches.
- Wishing the business and marketing side was easier.
- Wishing you had a go-to team for questions about systems, software, coaching framework, etc.
- Wondering if your niche, offerings, and prices are right for you now.
- Wanting to maintain a balanced life at the same time as running a sustainable business.
- Wishing you had a little more clarity and confidence with how you work with clients, from initial calls to long-term clients.
- Wanting to be part of a group with an experienced group facilitator.
- Wanting your work to matter to the Greater Good.
We address all of that and more.
The guidance and support I have received in Val’s group for coaches has been essential to my success as a new entrepreneur. I’ve enjoyed the expansive dialogue with peers that I have needed to work through my challenges (and celebrations!). And even better … it is grounded in Val’s gentle guidance on how to navigate the journey of business building and sustainability, using an easy-to-follow map that breaks things down in a way that makes so much sense! The whole experience helps me feel at ease and has helped me thrive in my business!!”
~ J.Y., Business/Life Coach
Group members experience:
- restorative energy,
- overall more fun and downstream flow in your work life,
- life-changing mindset shifts on how self-employment can really work for you, including your energy needs,
- deeper clarity and confidence about what you have to offer,
- a safe space to discuss concerns and self-doubt related to coaching or business,
- faster results with less effort,
- acceptance of whatever pace is realistic for you,
- easier decision-making and reduced overthinking,
- the rare and powerful experience of being in a space with people who really get it,
- practical help for new technology and writing feedback,
- new networking connections, and occasional collaborations.
The complete list of what’s included, and the cost, are in the Logistics section below.
I cannot say enough great things about the space that Val creates for her group members. She curates a group of like-minded heart-centered people and brings them on a journey to figure out how to achieve their goals. My time spent in the group has been incredible and I recommend it for anyone who wants to get their business flowing. I came in as such a newbie and received such a great foundation from Val, her guidance, and her masterful facilitation.”
~ A.R., executive coach for startups
Is this for you? Let's see about the fit:
It’s a fit if you relate to all of these:
- You are self-employed or already moving in that direction, doing coach‑like work.
- You like the idea of having a community of kindred spirits.
- You value having a positive impact in the world.
- You are drawn to authentic, humane approaches to business and marketing, not gimmicks.
- You enjoy learning and growing.
- Work/life harmony is important to you.
- You’re able to get things done, at your own pace, when you know what to do.
- You either lean towards introversion and/or high sensitivity, or you at least resonate with something about being a sensitive soul or having a big heart.
- You embrace diversity and inclusion of all kinds and are committed to treating each other with respect and humility when you don’t understand someone else’s views or lived experience.
- You are a woman or someone who is comfortable in a space that centers the experiences of women. (Non-binary and trans inclusive.)
- You’re a good listener when others are speaking.
If you relate to all of those, I’d love to hear from you so we can discuss and decide together. (Send inquiries and/or book a call here.)
Details and cost are all below.
Group Logistics and Frequent Questions
1. Community
- Monthly small group gatherings (90 minutes, up to 6 members) with Val’s facilitation. We cover coaching and business topics in an introvert-friendly format and with an introvert-friendly approach to business and marketing. (Lately the members have chosen to meet for 2 hours and that’s going well.)
- Regular opportunities for co-working sessions that open with a guided grounding to jumpstart a block of concentrated work on your goals.
- Buddy matches between meetings for keeping the community connection strong.
- Opportunities to collaboratively shape the group format and topics.
2. Private Access to Val
- In the main plan, you get a monthly private session (45 minutes each) with Val, to smooth out the stuck places. (More experienced members can choose a plan with less frequency of private sessions.)
- Access to ask Val questions between meetings.
3. Guidance and Learning
- An easy-to-follow map that breaks things down in a way that calms the mind and heart.
- Learning modules to help support you with whatever step you’re on. (Modules include both inner and outer work, from fear busting to niche clarity and business content creation tools.)
4. Support and Networking
- Opportunities for business writing feedback, technology hand-holding, and other connections between meetings. This is a meaningful community of support.
- Connection to Val’s large network for help with new connections, and spreading the word about your offerings.
This program, with all the support described above, has these tiers available:
- Main group plan: Includes 1 private session per month: 377/month USD.
- More experienced member option: Includes group program with everything the same except 1 private session is included each 3 months: 257/month USD.
The investment could pay off when you get one new client, which I predict will come to you sooner and easier than before.
I’m including private sessions because it makes such a dramatic difference for your progress and confidence.
Combining individual and group coaching is a perfect blend for me, where I benefit from the unique value each can offer me. A powerful combination! I’m so glad I have this one-on-one time to explore more deeply.” ~N.F.
- I believe the investment will pay off when you get one new client, which I predict will come to you sooner and easier than before. I have seen both happen for people in my groups.
- I also believe earning will flow much better when you are feeling less constricted inside and more confident in your coaching.
- If you are wondering about if this is a good fit for you at this time, we can chat about it in a free call. No pressure to sign up.
- If you are feeling drawn to having some kind of support in your self-employment and coaching journey, ask yourself what are you most wanting. Then see what your heart thinks might match up to that.
We cover topics related to coaching methods and authentic business and marketing relevant for coach-like businesses.
In each meeting, you can bring whatever topics or challenges are most current for you.
We also walk through a set of steps to keep your foundation strong.
Here are the kinds of topics we discuss:
- How to choose your client attraction methods that will be easy and effective for you.
- Whether and how to determine your niche.
- Pricing that works for your heart and your wallet.
- How to feel more confidence in your coaching.
- How to handle initial consults and your client enrollment process.
- Working through a company contract vs. private pay clients.
- Facilitating groups, workshops, courses.
- Whether and how to use a framework with clients.
- Stages of business development and where are you on the map.
- What kind of support do you need and how to let it in.
- Checking in with your values, purpose, and positive impact.
- Incorporating your equity, inclusion, and earth consciousness values into your work.
This is not a replacement for coaching training.
When:
We meet on the 2nd Tuesdays at 11:15 am Eastern time/8:15 am Pacific/4:15 pm UTC. 90 minutes per meeting.
Meeting dates are subject to change by unanimous consent among participants.
Where:
The group meets using Zoom video conference. For individual sessions, we can meet by phone or Zoom. You can be anywhere in the world.
Start Time and Commitment:
New members begin with a six-month commitment to the group so we can form strong connections. It’s not a drop-in group.
After your initial commitment, you can end at any time, with notice of one month so you can attend at least one more meeting in support of you and the group having a sense of completion.
The group is ongoing and incorporates a 12-month curriculum that is updated annually.
Of course if you are ever dissatisfied or find it’s not a fit, please discuss it with me and we can come up with a solution together.
Before Starting
All members will have done at least one private session with me, or something similar like a course. That way all members will be get caught up with a common mindset and structure, and I can make sure you have all that you need to get the most out of working together. I want to make sure this is a good investment for you. We can discuss this if you have concerns.
People often describe the meetings as their place to pause and breathe, and find their footing amidst it all. They feel understood in a way that is rare and so restorative.
A few ways to describe it:
- I bring my business and coaching expertise, and I also help to draw out the wisdom of the group. Everyone’s voice is valuable, but there are no expectations.
- I provide a clear meeting structure for equal sharing times and room to breathe.
- I bring introvert-friendly coaching and facilitation methods so that connection and learning is maximized, and calming. Nothing is forced.
- I provide a learning theme each month, with optional homework.
- You can bring whatever topics or concerns are on your mind.
- Everything is held in confidence.
I bring over a decade of being sustainably self-employed as a business/career coach, using a heart-centered approach.
I’ve learned how to make it work for both my wallet and my energy needs as an introvert and a highly sensitive person (HSP).
Much of my career has included leading groups in some form, and I’ve had formal training in group facilitation and adult learning. I’ve developed my facilitation and teaching skills into a core strength.
I’ve included small groups as part of my primary offerings from the beginning of my business.
The “lone wolf” idea is a false and harmful notion. (Wolves live in packs for a reason.)
We are not built for total self-sufficiency, no matter what the Western individualistic culture tries to tell us.
We are built for understanding and restoring ourselves within community.
That is our true nature. Coming together “around the fire” for stories and connection is our heritage.
Over and over I’ve seen my clients come into groups and find the mental and soulful rest they need, as well as the renewed energy and clarity for next steps. It works, just as it has throughout human history.
Next Step: Let's Talk About It
If you feel the group might be a good step for you, please request a free call to discuss it. You can also use that same request form to ask questions.
I never pressure anything. We’ll just figure it out together. That would be nice.
