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ted: Club Coaches
Why become a Club Coach for another group?
Gabrielle Proust, DTM—Club Coach Coordinator
Like all good teachers/mentors/coaches, you will get more out of the experience
than you put into it. For those who might not know the rule – the best method for
mentoring is to give the group some goals and guidance and then GET OUT of the
WAY.
What does it take to be a Club Coach? Some of your time and some planning. You will need to go
to as many club meetings as possible and join in the monthly calls with other club coaches. Many
clubs benefit from an “outside” point of view. The first meeting will be to meet the members and see
if you are a good fit. The next few meetings will be to work the “Moments of Truth” session from the
Toastmaster International Better Club series. James Wantz did this for all the clubs in his area when
he was Area Governor. The one thing he learned was to talk less and do more guiding. I took his
advice for the one club in my area that was willing to participate and it went very well. The club
worked up their own solutions while I stood back and answered questions. Because they “owned” the
solutions they were motivated to implement them.
Between now and the end of June you will want to go often to the meetings and check in with
them. Remember, the most successful Club Coach will guide the group, not lead them. Those who
direct every move for the club will fail. I can only begin to tell you about the great experiences and
benefits I received as the mentor for the Coffee Creek clubs for the past 3 years. The first benefit is
seeing the growth in the members and knowing I had played a small part. Second, and most
important, is the fun I had at several meetings when my life was at a real low point. Third, and least
important, was that I became one more step closer to my DTM.
Do you like to help others? Do you like to have fun? Are you willing to learn how to guide others
without doing it for them? Can you commit to one other club several times a month until the end of
June? Are you willing to give back to the organization that is helping you grow and achieve your
goals? We have many clubs in need of coaches. Will you be generous enough with a small amount of
your time to help?
Club Coaches Make a Difference in District 7
Thank you to all the club coaches
who have stepped forward over
the years to help their fellow
members become successful. Their
examples, ideas, and willingness to
set aside their own priorities and
make a difference are greatly
appreciated. Currently there are 14
coaches who are actively engaged
in helping their assigned clubs
become distinguished. Thank you!
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Why become a Club Coach for another group?
Gabrielle Proust, DTM—Club Coach Coordinator
Like all good teachers/mentors/coaches, you will get more out of the experience
than you put into it. For those who might not know the rule – the best method for
mentoring is to give the group some goals and guidance and then GET OUT of the
WAY.
What does it take to be a Club Coach? Some of your time and some planning. You will need to go
to as many club meetings as possible and join in the monthly calls with other club coaches. Many
clubs benefit from an “outside” point of view. The first meeting will be to meet the members and see
if you are a good fit. The next few meetings will be to work the “Moments of Truth” session from the
Toastmaster International Better Club series. James Wantz did this for all the clubs in his area when
he was Area Governor. The one thing he learned was to talk less and do more guiding. I took his
advice for the one club in my area that was willing to participate and it went very well. The club
worked up their own solutions while I stood back and answered questions. Because they “owned” the
solutions they were motivated to implement them.
Between now and the end of June you will want to go often to the meetings and check in with
them. Remember, the most successful Club Coach will guide the group, not lead them. Those who
direct every move for the club will fail. I can only begin to tell you about the great experiences and
benefits I received as the mentor for the Coffee Creek clubs for the past 3 years. The first benefit is
seeing the growth in the members and knowing I had played a small part. Second, and most
important, is the fun I had at several meetings when my life was at a real low point. Third, and least
important, was that I became one more step closer to my DTM.
Do you like to help others? Do you like to have fun? Are you willing to learn how to guide others
without doing it for them? Can you commit to one other club several times a month until the end of
June? Are you willing to give back to the organization that is helping you grow and achieve your
goals? We have many clubs in need of coaches. Will you be generous enough with a small amount of
your time to help?
Club Coaches Make a Difference in District 7
Thank you to all the club coaches
who have stepped forward over
the years to help their fellow
members become successful. Their
examples, ideas, and willingness to
set aside their own priorities and
make a difference are greatly
appreciated. Currently there are 14
coaches who are actively engaged
in helping their assigned clubs
become distinguished. Thank you!
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