I’d guess that at some point in your life you got together with other people to brainstorm something. It could have been how to solve a work problem, hit on a cutie at a bar, or convince your parents to lend you their car for the weekend. When two or more minds meet to solve a problem, you are engaging in a mastermind.

Until recently, I didn’t realize there was a word to describe the awesome women that helped me survive my time in corporate management. We were four female managers in a male-dominated work environment who banned together once every three weeks over a long lunch to support each other though our greatest and not-so-great moments. There were periods of complaining, and there was also a lot of camaraderie, support, and brainstorming. We all have said that that we may not have survived as long as we did without each other.

Mastermind groups are a great way to make progress with the support of others, whether in your personal life or work life. The groups can be formal or informal, though the more you put in the more you get out.

I’ve been leading a Mastermind group for coaches for the past 2 months, and the group’s been having a lot of fun and sharing great ideas, and each individual is making big strides in her business.

This Thursday I’m launching a second Mastermind group for small business owners!

• Are you a coach, artist, writer, service provider, or other small business owner?
• Would you like to join like-minded business owners for support in helping you grow your business?
• Camaraderie, support, and fresh ideas are just the beginning!

If you're a small business owner, sign up today!
(or at least start your own group--you’ll be glad you did!)

I decided it is time for an update on the business side of Rising Sun Coaching.

Three Months Going Strong

It’s been three months since I left my corporate job for full-fledged entrepreneurship. Coaching is going well, and it is wonderful to be in a career that fills my soul. Please check out the coaching section of my site for more details.

I am also excited to now offer more resources to you, to help you create your best life.

Mastermind Groups

I am currently running a Mastermind Group for coaches, focused on getting their coaching practices up and running. It's a great group, and we're having fun, too.

I am starting two new groups in October. Check out the details on my website.

• Build Your Practice - Mastermind for Coaches
• Grow Your Business - Mastermind for Small Business Owners

Classes

I offered my first class last week, and it was free! It was called Get Your Website Up!, and it was targeted at small business owners who want to have a website and are struggling to get started. The class was recorded, so if this information would be useful to you, email me and I will send you a link to the free recording. If you are looking for more support in getting a website up, I will also be offering drop-in group coaching for a small fee.

Do-It-Yourself Products

I found coaching very helpful to find my right career and a happy life, and I also did a lot of self-reflection and do-it-myself studying. I want to help everyone find the thing in life that makes them happy, regardless of their learning style. 

I will be offering do-it-yourself coaching products on my website. The first product I will have is an audio and workbook companion to Martha Beck's book Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live. I am partnering with my coaching friend Alison Horner to put together this great product for you.

Newsletter

Scroll over to the box on the top left of this page to subscribe to my newsletter. I publish a newsletter two times each month with insights and ideas on how to create a life you love. I also offer specials and freebies just for newsletter subscribers.

Questions or Suggestions?

I love to hear ideas and suggestions from my clients, blog readers, and newsletter subscribers. If there is anything you would like to hear about, read about, or be a part of, drop me an email [Jenny [at] RisingSunCoaching [dot] com]. I’d love to hear from you!