<h2>Important Quick Links</h2><h3>Need to start the payment process for your coaching session?</h3><ul><li>Initiate the payment process for your coaching session by clicking this link: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://irresistible.church/coaching-notes">https://irresistible.church/coaching-notes</a></li></ul><h3>Need help of any kind?</h3><ul><li>Submit a ticket using the support system <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://irresistible.church/partner-support">https://irresistible.church/partner-support</a></li></ul>

Coach Support 101

<h3>Clarify The Issue</h3>

<h3>Desired Outcome</h3>

<h3>Variables &amp; Obstacles</h3>

The key variables and/or obstacles that need to be addressed to achieve the desired outcome are...

The immediate next step(s) I can take to move toward my desired outcome is/are...

Before you go...

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Front Burner Template

Session Prep | Coach

This section contains the instructions for coaches for the face-to-face session with the client. It typically includes things like becoming knowledgeable enough about the topic to lead the client and reviewing any prep work the client was asked to do prior to the session.

<h2>Session Pre-Work</h2>This section contains any work that would help the client be prepared for the face-to-face coaching session. It typically includes something to read, listen to or watch, an assessment to take and/or questions to answer.

Session Facilitation Notes | Coach

This section includes ways to explore the topic on a deeper level, helping to identify obstacles and solutions and helping the client to come up with a helpful action step.Warm UpExplore the main topic or challengeIdentify obstacles and generate solutionsMove to action

<h2>Coaching Session</h2><h4>What to Expect</h4><h4>Between Now and Then</h4>

Takeaways & Next Steps | Coach

What questions/statements would help the client crystallize the session into an action? Some examples are:<ul><li>My biggest takeaway from this session is…</li><li>Between now and the next session I will do the following…</li></ul>

<h2>Takeaways &amp; Next Steps</h2>

My biggest takeaway from this session is...

Between now and the next session I will do the following…

Wrapping-Up | Coach

<ul><li>This section is designed to ensure a clear, concise, and positive conclusion to the coaching session, reinforcing key insights and setting the stage for ongoing engagement. The aim is to leave the client feeling acknowledged, clear on their action steps, and looking forward to their next session.</li></ul>

<h2>Additional Resources</h2>What additional resources would help the client explore the topic on a deeper level if they wanted to?

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New Coaching Session Template

<h2>Pre-Session Email Template</h2>10 days before your scheduled coaching session, it is recommended that you send an email and/or text to your coaching client to ensure you are on the same page.&nbsp; Below is an email you can use as an example.*Pro-tip: Schedule a calendar reminder for yourself to send this communication as you wrap up your coaching call the month priorHey _____,Hope you are doing well!&nbsp; I wanted to send a quick email to confirm the plan for our coaching call this month.&nbsp; I’ll assume you are still available to meet {date &amp; time including time zone} unless you respond and let me know differently.&nbsp; Here is the zoom link we will use for our call.&nbsp;As we discussed last month, we plan to discuss {fill in topic here} in order to continue tackling the development plan we have established.&nbsp; We’ll use this resource to enhance our conversation {hyperlink LVL5 resource} so please be sure to make time to prioritize the coaching kickstart material.&nbsp; It would be very helpful for you to complete the pre-work at least 48 hours in advance of our call so that I have time to review it and prepare for our time together.If anything has come up in your professional or personal life that you would like to discuss in leu of our scheduled topic, we can absolutely postpone our original conversation plan and address what is top of mind for you.&nbsp; Please just let me know and give me an idea of what you’d like to discuss instead.I value our time together and look forward to another opportunity for us to connect.&nbsp;Talk soon,Coach’s Name

Pre-Session Communication

<h2>Post-Session Email Template</h2>After you conclude your coaching call, we strongly encourage you to send a quick follow-up email and/or text to your coaching client.&nbsp; In this communication, you can thank them for their time, summarize your conversation, remind them of any next steps and confirm your coaching plan for next month.&nbsp;*Pro-tip: Send this email right after you conclude your meeting before you move on to the next part of your day.Hey _____,Thanks so much for your time today.&nbsp; I really appreciated our conversation and hope that you left feeling more equipped and prepared for all that is ahead of you.&nbsp; You have a great opportunity to continue to grow {in the area we discussed} and I want to commend you for your commitment to pursuing this growth.&nbsp; I want to encourage you to prioritize taking {these specific steps that we discussed} and as always, I’d love to hear what you’re learning next time we meet.As a reminder, we will meet {next scheduled meeting date and time} next month and will discuss {fill in topic}.&nbsp; I’ll send you an email 10 days before our call with information about any “coaching kickstart” material that I’d like you to see prior to our call.Take care and please reach out if I can do anything for you.Coach’s name

Post-Session Communication

COACH SESSION PREP

<ol><li>Create the Coaching Summary. Pull all the Takeaway answers from each of your sessions together and put them into one document.</li><li>Send Coaching Summary to your client 10 days in advance of this session.</li><li>Celebrate all they've learned and how they've grown. This is your opportunity to acknowledge all the work this person has done. Help them remember key moments. Celebrate wins. Encourage them to continue leading themselves well.</li><li>Discuss and share your observations for their continued development opportunities.</li></ol>

<h2>COACHING KICKSTART</h2>Please complete the following items at least 48 hours before your coaching session:<ol><li>Review the Coaching Summary that your coach will send to you.</li><li>Answer the questions below.</li></ol>

Which module impacted your leadership the most? Why?

What evidence shows how you’ve grown in your leadership?

What difference has coaching made in your professional life?

What difference has coaching made in your personal life?

Is there a module, principle, or topic that you would like to learn more about?

SESSION FACILITATION GUIDE

<h3>YEAR-IN-REVIEW CONVERSATION</h3><ul><li>Do you remember our first coaching session? When you look back, how do you see yourself? How do you see yourself now? (What has changed?)</li><li>When you reviewed the summary, what stood out to you?</li><li>Are there any areas we covered that you want to learn more about?&nbsp;</li><li>Would you be a better leader or benefit from a deeper dive into one of these topics?&nbsp;</li><li>What limiting beliefs or behaviors are holding you back?</li><li>What habits do you want to create, refresh, or break?</li><li>What do you want to learn more about?</li></ul><hr><h3>MOVE TO ACTION</h3><ul><li>Personal Development Priorities: Let’s discuss what you want your priorities to be over the next 6–12 months. What goals or desires do you have that you want to work toward?</li><li>Next Step with Coaching: If I or ICN could help you in one or more of those areas, what would they be?&nbsp;</li><li>Meeting with Supervisor: With all the work you’ve done over the past year, we want you to share this with your supervisor.&nbsp;<ul><li>Take the Coaching Summary and highlight what you’ve learned. Your leadership will want to know how you’ve grown professionally and personally!&nbsp;</li><li>You should also discuss your Personal Development Priorities and how you want to continue developing as a leader.&nbsp;</li><li>At the end of this session, you’ll receive a final summary from this coaching track and talking points to help drive the conversation with your supervisor.</li></ul></li></ul>

<h2>COACHING SESSION</h2>This session will help you answer the question, How have I grown and what are my development priorities?<ul><li>This is the time to celebrate all that you've learned and how you've grown!</li><li>You and your coach will also discuss what your next development priorities might be.</li></ul>

<h3>Takeaways</h3>Please fill out the Takeaways section AFTER your coaching session.

My top three Personal Development Priorities are:

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Session | Coaching Relationship Review

Coach Prep | Conference Learning

Review the client's pre-work responses related to the conference session they attended. Familiarize yourself with the core concepts they highlighted. Consider how these concepts align with their current development plan and coaching goals. Prepare to facilitate a discussion that helps them translate theoretical learning into practical action.Specifically, review their notes on:<ul><li>Key takeaways from the conference session (audio/slides).</li><li>How the content relates to their current challenges/goals.</li><li>Initial ideas for implementation.</li></ul>Prepare open-ended questions to explore these areas deeply during the session.

<h2>Session Pre-Work | Applying Conference Learning</h2>To prepare for our session on applying insights from your recent conference, please complete the following steps at least 48 hours beforehand. This will help us focus our conversation on the most impactful takeaways and actionable steps for your context.Your reflection here will serve as the foundation for our discussion, ensuring that we maximize our time together by focusing on translating what you learned into real-world application.

Based on the conference session you attended, what were the 1-2 most significant concepts or takeaways that resonated with you?

How do these concepts connect with your current leadership role, challenges, or development goals?

Session Facilitation Notes | Applying Conference Learning

Warm Up: Begin by checking in and acknowledging the client's effort in attending the conference and completing the pre-work. Express curiosity about their overall conference experience.Explore the Main Topic: Discuss their key takeaways (from pre-work question 1). Ask open-ended questions like:<ul><li>What specifically about this concept stood out to you?</li><li>Can you describe a moment during the session (from the audio/slides) that illustrated this point?</li><li>How did this idea challenge or confirm your existing perspective?</li></ul>Connect to their context (from pre-work question 2). Ask:<ul><li>In what specific situations could applying this concept make a difference for you or your team?</li><li>What barriers might prevent you from applying this? (Transition to obstacles)</li></ul>Identify Obstacles and Generate Solutions: Explore potential challenges in implementation. Brainstorm options for overcoming these obstacles, leveraging their insights and your coaching expertise.Move to Action: Help the client define concrete, measurable next steps. Ensure they feel confident and equipped to take action.

<h2>Coaching Session | Applying Conference Learning</h2><h4>Translating Insights into Action</h4>In this session, we will dive into the key takeaways from your recent conference experience. Our goal is to explore how the insights you gained can be applied directly to your leadership context and development journey. We will discuss the concepts that resonated most with you and identify practical steps you can take to implement these learnings effectively.Be prepared to share specific examples from the conference content (audio/slides) and discuss how they relate to your current work. This focused discussion will help solidify your learning and build a bridge from inspiration to tangible progress.

Thinking about the conference content, what is one specific idea or technique you are excited to try or explore further?

Placeholder: Video related to conference topic

Guide the client to crystallize the session's outcome and define their next steps. Ask questions like:<ul><li>What was your biggest takeaway from our conversation today about the conference content?</li><li>Based on our discussion, what is the single most important action you will take before our next session?</li><li>What support might you need to ensure you take this step?</li></ul>

<h2>Takeaways &amp; Next Steps</h2>After our coaching session, take a moment to reflect on the conversation and capture your key insights and commitments.Filling out the sections below helps reinforce your learning and provides a clear plan for action before our next meeting. This step is crucial for translating the energy and insights from the conference and our session into sustainable change and growth.

My biggest takeaway from this coaching session focused on applying conference learning is...

Between now and the next session, the specific action step(s) I will take based on today's discussion is/are...

<h2>Additional Resources</h2>Here you can list any additional resources (books, articles, videos, tools) that you or your coach identified during the session that could support your continued exploration of the conference topic. These are optional resources for you if you wish to dive deeper.

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