It Starts With Me: A Coach's Guide to Mirror Training

"It Starts With Me: A Coach's Guide to Mirror Training" is a transformative three-lesson mini-course created by TeamsOfMen, designed to equip coaches with the necessary tools to lead effective #MirrorTraining sessions with their teams. This course focuses on developing self-awareness, challenging implicit biases, and embracing vulnerability - essential skills for any leader.

Why This Course?

• Self-Awareness and Implicit Bias: Coaches are guided through exercises to confront their own biases and preconceptions, fostering greater understanding and empathy.
• Actionable Insights: The course moves from theory to practice, teaching coaches how to apply their newfound knowledge in real-life scenarios.
• The Power of Vulnerability: Emphasizes the importance of vulnerability in leadership, showcasing how sharing personal experiences and failures can strengthen team bonds and trust.

What's Included in This Resource?

• Lesson 1 - "Eyes Wide Open": Introduces coaches to the foundational concepts of #MirrorTraining, focusing on fact-finding and self-reflection.
• Lesson 2 - "In One Ear & Out In Action": Translates lessons learned into actionable steps, emphasizing the impact of media consumption on behavior and decision-making.
• Lesson 3 - "Being Vulnerable": Engages coaches in exercises of vulnerability, using a unique 'Vulnerable Cards Game' to facilitate open and honest communication.

Course Features:

• Detailed lesson plans with step-by-step instructions for each activity.
• Incorporation of multimedia resources and interactive exercises.
• Best practices notes to guide coaches in effectively conducting and facilitating discussions.

Benefits for Coaches: This course not only enhances coaching skills but also fosters personal growth. Coaches who complete this course will be better equipped to lead with empathy, understand their teams more deeply, and create a culture of open, honest communication.