You started preparing your next talk but haven’t finished it yet. That book proposal has lain dormant all summer. You want that website content to begin taking shape, but it hasn’t happened. Are you struggling to achieve your goals? Do you feel like you’re not making progress, no matter how hard you try?
I know that feeling. Nine years ago, God’s call on my life was evident to me, but I struggled to meet my ministry goals. A good friend called and asked me how my writing was going. I was honest and shared some of my frustrations. Navigating the publishing industry felt ambiguous, and my heart was discouraged. He asked if I would like to join a mastermind group. I honestly had no clue what he meant, but I said yes since I admired him greatly and his expertise was well-established.
That yes was one of the best answers I’ve ever given. His mastermind group provided an experience unlike any I’d ever had before. I was amazed that it was possible to enjoy like-minded professionals, encourage one another, and be equipped, all at the same time. I learned the importance of clarity, accountability, and clarity.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed at the thought of where to begin the next season of leading, writing, or speaking, or you’re wondering how to start moving the needle on your projects, below are some ways a mastermind group can help you achieve your goals:
1. Accountability: One of the biggest benefits of a mastermind group is accountability. You’re more likely to follow through on your commitments when you’re part of a group. You know that other people count on you, so you’re more motivated to act.
2. Support: A mastermind group is also a great source of support. When you’re struggling, you can turn to your group for help and encouragement. They can help you brainstorm ideas, offer feedback, and provide a sounding board for your ideas.
3. Networking: When you’re part of a group, you have access to a network of like-minded individuals who can help you achieve your goals. You can learn from their experiences, share your own, and collaborate on projects.
4. Feedback: A mastermind group is also a great source of feedback. You can share your goals and get feedback from other members on how to achieve them. They can offer ideas, suggestions, and advice based on their own experiences.
Gaining the answer to the ” how ” question doesn’t have to be elusive. The Speak Up team is here to help!
We know that you have three basic needs as a communicator: Clarity, Community, and Accountability.
Right now, the doors are open for Speak Up Growth Groups Registration.
What are Speak Up Growth Groups? SpeakUp Growth Groups were born from our very own Speak Up Conference, the premier conference for speakers and writers to advance their personal or professional ministry.
Growth Groups consist of two levels, Lean In and Learn On. Each group consists of 6-8 participants and a leader who serves as either a discussion facilitator or intensive coach.
Lean In is our entry-level peer-to-peer mastermind group designed for someone who has never participated in mastermind groups before or has beginning experience. This level walks through a monthly focused topic curriculum together with a group discussion to promote accountability and community. The Zoom meeting lasts 90 minutes and is guided by a discussion facilitator.
Learn On is our intensive coaching group designed for speakers, writers, and leaders who are pushing forward to the next level of their ministry. These groups also meet and walk through monthly curriculum together, but in addition to the Lean In material, they also receive 20 minutes of intensive coaching, a bonus sheet of resources that complement the month’s topic, AND a monthly bonus Zoom meeting with Carol Kent, Rachel Wojo, our intensive coaching group leaders and Learn On members.
SPECIALTY GROUPS
For 2023-24, Learn On groups will contain two specialty opportunities, PODCASTING and WRITING. All meeting details and group information is the same as our standard Learn On groups with a FOCUS on the group specialty of podcasting or writing. Let us help you answer your “HOW?”!
Registration is OPEN NOW, but only for a limited time.
Question: In what specific area do you need the most help as you move forward with God’s call on your life?
About Rachel Wojo
Rachel Wojo is an entrepreneur from Columbus, Ohio, who self-started and developed a blog to business platform over the last decade. She is the director of Speak Up Growth Groups and podcaster at Untangling Life. Rachel hosts Bible reading challenges on her popular blog, rachelwojo.com, which rallies readers of all ages to search God’s Word for solutions to life’s problems. Her site has over 30,000 subscribers, and her six-week Bible reading plan for children is used by more than four million people worldwide. Her biblical approach, coupled with her life circumstances, influences women to find strength and hope for everyday situations. Rachel is the author of One More Step: Finding Strength When You Feel Like Giving Up. Her experience includes traditional-publishing, self-publishing, email list management, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest development. She is also a public speaker and contributor to well-known faith-based publications for companies, such as Dayspring and Girlfriends in God. Rachel’s list of works includes 2 ebooks, 14 self-published books, 2 traditionally-published books, and 3 traditionally-published collaborative works. Rachel is crazy in love with Matt, mom to six on earth and two in heaven. Find her at rachelwojo.com.