What I learned from 50 conversations about becoming a WOL Coach

Mar 4

Since I wrote about introducing a new WOL Coach program, I’ve spoken to 50 people who are curious about it. I’m surprised both by who they are and what they intend to do with WOL.

The Coach program is designed for people who liked their Circle experience and think, “More people should experience this.” I expected to meet some familiar “WOL fans,” but the group is much more diverse than that.

Half are independent coaches. Half work in companies or nonprofits. One third are men. Most I never met before.

Even more surprising is how they want to use WOL.

Some have an independent or side business and will form Circles in companies or their community.
Some work in companies and want to use Circles to drive changes internally.
Some will use it with university students.

The program is also unleashing innovation in ways I hadn’t expected (and could never do alone). There are ideas for new applications and even new WOL methods.

But the most striking thing is how they’re all genuinely nice people, committed to making a positive difference in the world.

Manda:

”WOL gives me the tools to positively transform my own life and the lives of others.”

Janine:

“WOL creates spaces where people work with each other rather than against each other, where connection replaces comparison, and where progress is shared instead of hidden….new ways of working that truly nourish people.”

We now have nine new coaches in three countries. Different backgrounds. Different goals. One shared set of beliefs about people and a commitment to put those beliefs into action.

If you want to join us, or you just want to learn more, send me an email at john.stepper@workingoutloud.com so we can explore it together in an informal call.

The first 50 conversations have been extremely rewarding. I can’t wait for the next 50.