Is Peer Coaching for You?
Ann Van Eron
Founder and CEO of Potentials, Organization Development Consultant, Executive Coach, Open-Minded Conversations Facilitator and Trainer, Best-selling Author, Writer, Speaker
In an era where leadership demands not just skills but also emotional intelligence and an open mindset, Open Stance Circles are an opportunity for growth and transformation. A key part of these circles is a peer coaching process known as CREATE. This approach not only fosters a sense of community but also equips participants with tools to navigate both personal and professional challenges with grace and insight.
The Essence of Open Stance Circles
The primary goal of Open Stance Circles is to bring together individuals committed to openness—towards others, their environments, and themselves. It's one thing to understand the value of being open-minded and open-hearted; it's another to recognize when we're being judgmental and to consciously choose to shift towards openness. This shift from being reactive to being responsive has been a game-changer for me and for numerous leaders, coaches, and individuals I work with.
In Open Stance Circle meetings, participants share their experiences of being either open or closed. This sharing is not just therapeutic; it’s educational. We inspire and learn from each other. There's immense power in being part of a community united by a common journey towards openness and growth.
The CREATE Peer Coaching Process
The CREATE peer coaching process is designed to address specific challenges that arise in our personal and professional lives. During Open Stance Circle meetings, we review the Open Stance postures and share our experiences. We then choose one or two challenges that are common among the group. The individual facing the challenge receives peer coaching and walks away feeling understood, with newfound clarity and support.
Let's delve deeper into the CREATE process:
C – Challenge or Case: The individual presents a challenge they're facing. Recently, a leader shared her dilemma about hiring a candidate amidst team tension and conflict regarding the decision-making process.
R – Request: The leader asked for suggestions and examples of how others had handled similar delicate situations.
E – Explore with Empathy: Participants offered empathy and each provided a coaching question to help the leader reflect on her situation.
A – Awareness: The leader read through the coaching questions and began to reflect on them. Participants added insight. This collective input helped her gain new perspectives.
T – Take-Away: Within a few minutes, the leader identified her next step. She felt excited and grateful, her perspective widened, and she experienced a sense of relief.
E – Embolden and Encourage: The group offered further support and encouragement. Some participants even extended their assistance beyond the session.
At the subsequent meeting, the leader reported a remarkable transformation. Armed with her Open Stance and the group's support, she successfully navigated her team's tension. She demonstrated the efficiency of her decision-making process and highlighted its benefits to the team. What initially seemed like a difficult situation turned into a win for both her and her team. It’s rewarding when we support and learn from each other.
The Power of Community and Openness
The Open Stance Circles and the CREATE process underscore the importance of community and an open mindset. When people come together, committed to learning, growing, and supporting each other, the results are extraordinary. We all benefit from broadening our perspectives and embracing openness with the help of peers.
Join Us
You are warmly invited to participate in an Open Stance Circle. You can learn more at: https://potentials.com/open-stance-community/
Why Join Open Stance Circles?
In a world where genuine connection and understanding are more important than ever, Open Stance Circles offer a unique opportunity to grow, learn, and lead with an open heart and mind. The CREATE peer coaching process is a powerful tool that can help you navigate the complexities of leadership and life with empathy and clarity.
Join us in this journey towards openness and transformation. Embrace the Open Stance Circle community and discover the profound impact of adopting an Open Stance and peer coaching.
Let me know if you are interested in learning how to facilitate Open Stance Circles here .
Testimonials from Our Community
“Open Stance Circles are an energizing and effective forum guiding individuals to their courage. Magic happens at each meeting.”— David Kloak, Executive Coach
“It’s kind of miraculous when you notice, in the moment, that you are in judgment and you choose to let that go and choose to be open. There’s an ease, a freedom, a release. Creativity and peace flow in. It’s very, very powerful what opens up. New ways of seeing things and thinking. Opportunity and possibility. That’s the essence of Ann’s Open Stance work – her book of the same name and the Open Stance study groups and Open Stance Circles. Imagine for a moment, many, many groups of people sharing this awareness, meeting together periodically to listen deeply to one another, share what they are working on and support one another in continually learning to strengthen the ability to shift in the moment to being open. Open to those who think differently than us. Open to learning from those who in one moment appear to irritate or frustrate us. Open to better understanding the opportunity of the moment.” — Jackie Sloane, MCC, Executive Coach
With an Open Stance and JOYBeieng,
Ann Van Eron, Ph.D., MCC
As a global executive coach and organization development consultant with Potentials, I coach leaders, teams, coaches, and changemakers with practical processes and tips to:
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2 个月Ann Van Eron the Open Stance and your CREATE process is simple yet powerful approach in helping people resolve discord within themselves and situations. Thank you for ALL that you do my friend!????