This week we have been preparing to do a presentation on coaching for over 100 people.  Doing a presentation for this number of people presenta a challenge as you would like to make the day as interactive as possible.  Dividing the delegates into smaller groups for discussion and then getting one person to feed back to the whole group is a way of overcoming a sea of hands and everyone wanting to speak at once.

One thing we have also been considering is the different skills and backgrounds of the group.  Do they all want the same from the presentation?  Are their needs different? How can we meet all their needs and still give value for money?

Getting clarity from the client at the outset is key to a successful presentation.  The make-up of the group, their expectations, any tensions or areas to avoid, what people are wanting to go away with, all this information can aid the process.  Also we have found out about the equipment that will be available on the day and made sure that the layout of the room is convenient for all participants. 

It is exciting to speak to so many people about coaching.  A real opportunity to show how supportive, non-judgemental and genuinely appreciative of people’s potential coaching can be.  How it can effect dramatic changes that ensure the outcomes people really want in their lives.  How important it is for coaches to build up their own essential coaching skills and coaching presence for those changes to happen. 

Now I’m off to put all the materials onto my memory stick and to prepare the handouts for printing. (The client is usually more than happy to do this if you ask)

What a great opportunity, I’m looking forward to it!