I often hear people, be it business owners or career professionals, say that they can't afford a facilitated group. Well, when you think you can't, then you're right - you can't.
The Secret Tip: Thoughts are things, and what you think - you create. If you believe in lack and scarcity, you will inevitably have more of it. So, think "I'm worth it and I can afford it", and your group will be even more energized to bring it to you.
Business owners have so very many other things to be doing that will make them effective and successful, that they don't need to be investing that time into preparing meetings, or preparing for facilitation.
Facilitation is a job, and a business, just like yours. It takes time, preparation, and a great deal of skill. It's not about calling a meeting to order and chatting. Teams often use facilitators. Every on-ground meeting, no matter how formal or informal, has one. There are very good reasons for this. In the case of masterminding, using a professional facilitator frees the team members to concentrate on the work at hand.
Have you ever been in a poorly led meeting? If you have, then you know how frustrating the experience can be. The meeting can get off topic, members can be allowed to drone on endlessly, side-discussions can develop, and ultimately, the objectives are not met.
A facilitator will assess each member's goals and engage the group to materialize results, prompt brainstorming, uphold critical thinking, and provide strategic planning. The facilitator expertly shapes group dynamics, and fosters personal growth through group roles. The bottom line is that a facilitator is an olympic trainer for masterminding and executive performance.
