In this video we're going to have a short discussion on the pros and cons of getting
an online certification program vs. an offline certification program.
By the way what does "Con's" stand for.
What does "pro's" even stand for.
Is it short for something?
Do I really need to spend all that extra money and take time off work and travel and get
to a hotel.
Can I get the same thing online?
By the end of this video you're going to have the main reasons for and against both of those
platforms so you can make the right choice for you.
My name is Sean Smith and I'm the founder of Elite Coaching University where we teach
you the skills to be a better coach and the strategy is to build a bigger business.
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All right let's get into online first.
I have five pros for the online platform.
The first one is convenience.
This one is pretty self-explanatory I mean most of us in the current world desire to
have information brought to us.
And so therefore a lot of marketers and a lot of companies are providing convenient
programs that you can do on your own time, while you're at the gym, while you're commuting
to your job, while you're doing dishes, in front of a mirror, getting ready.
I do a lot of my stuff you know when I'm brushing my hair and putting on my makeup.
And pro number two for the online platform is that it's great for entry level understanding
of the tools and techniques especially if you're new to the coaching world.
It allows you to pause, rewind, listen to what you missed, take notes, read watch, read
watch, read watch.
Pro number three of the online platform is the online support.
As you go along this journey, you're going to have questions about how that information
relates to you.
Contrary to the way a lot of people think the biggest reason that people succeed or
fail really in anything in life but definitely in the coaching world is not information,
it's not the tools and the techniques and the skill set; It's the support.
Pro number four of the online platform is modular learning.
It's created in a sequential manner and the lessons generally stack on top of each other.
So just the learning process itself is elevated if the programs put together right.
And number five is that it allows you to match your timeline.
I mean if you're in a hurry to get that certification and run out there and start attracting clients
then you could just knock it out in a weekend or so.
But obviously if you don't have that amount of time and you're just trying to create all
this learning outside of a job or some other really packed schedule then it allows you
to chunk the learning down to match the speed of your goals.
All right let's talk about the flip side of the online learning platform and I really
only have one con which is actually one of the pros, it's convenience.
So the fact that it's convenient means it's easier to do but just like almost anything
else in life the easier it is to do the easier it is to not do as well.
And that's one of the reasons why online learning has a very low rate of completion.
So we got to be aware of the convenient choices that we make and a lot of people will put
out a little bit of time or a little bit of effort or a little bit of money and it feels
like commitment when they're actually committing to something convenient.
And one of the things that I've learned in this personal development journey is that
growth and convenience usually don't go together.
Now let's talk about offline events and specifically I'm talking about a live event where you show
up in person to get your certification training.
I'm actually going to switch it and we're gonna talk about the cons first.
There are three main reasons that people don't go to live events, in my opinion, and the first
one is a word that I've already used twice which is convenience or in this case inconvenience.
You got a book go tell you how to travel.
You got to get whatever responsibilities you have at home covered whether it's child care
or dog sitting.
It's also a lot more physically taxing and exhausting for people to travel.
The second con is that usually the live events are a lot more expensive.
From a business standpoint there are many more bills that we have to pay.
So those expenses almost always get wrapped up into the tuition price.
And on top of that the hotel and the travel in the baby sitting and the dog sitting and
all those things that are inconvenient are probably going to cost you more money too.
And finally number three is that it's just more uncomfortable for a lot of people to
actually show up alive and mix it up with other human beings.
If you're an introvert, like I am, I am highly introverted or you just don't like networking.
You have a fear of visibility you don't know what to say in front of people all of your
doubts and fears and anxieties are going to get kicked up and you're going to have to
confront all that stuff... live.
Whereas if you're just behind a computer and you do everything online you don't have to
worry about all that interpersonal connection.
So those are all the reasons that most people decide not to go to live events.
And I think most people just kind of have a default programming against doing anything
that's inconvenient anyway.
And especially this stuff that costs more money.
And now let's talk about the five pros of attending offline events.
The first one is the same words you've heard already which is convenience.
But this time I'm going to talk about the commitment inside of inconvenience.
See any time that we do something that's inconvenient.
The brain thinks oh this must be important enough to clear our calendar.
This must be important enough to get the dog sitter, to pay the extra money.
And when the brain gets the message that something is actually really important and valuable
to you it will open up its resources and allow you to be more committed to it.
The second pro of offline events is speed.
I mean you're there in person.
So assuming you don't run and leave the room you're going to finish the content in one
day two days five days however long the event is the third one is depth.
Now especially with transformational coaching if you want to do the deep work I think in
person certification is absolutely essential when you're committed to coach deeply.
You have to also be committed to prepared deeply.
I mean there's just too much in transformational coaching that requires a physical presence
not only you being in the water physically in the certification room but you being able
to see physically the shifts that occur as well as feel the ships that are happening
inside of you all inside this Leive container.
The fourth Pro for offline events is belief as I just mentioned you're in the room witnessing
and experiencing all the things that are happening and that's growing your belief not just in
your skill set but in what's possible.
Listen the transformations that can occur in the human brain in the human body in the
human spirit are mind-blowing and if you don't see it in person you might not think it's
even possible.
All of that adds up to a depth of learning that increases belief to a level hopefully
that's higher then your doubt.
And finally number five is personal transformation you're going to have changes in your neurology
you're going to have shifts in your physical body which you can then take with you outside
the room be the transformation you want to provide for your clients.
One of the best ways to build a coaching business and to create interest in other people is
by you showing up differently.
I had a good friend of mine go time out man.
You're smiling too much.
And then he said what are you on and how do I get some.
So take all of those factors into consideration and make the right choice for you.
I wish you all the best in your search that you can increase your certainty and create
a solid successful business doing what you love.
Now of course with all this talk about certification programs I have one too and my philosophy
is that we have to teach the embodiment of personal development.
If all we do is try to change people's intellect fueled by willpower all change is gonna be
short lived but we can help people make the neurological shifts to sustain behavioral
change.
Now we're talking about real true transformation.
So if you want more information on that go and click the link that's in the description.
And we also offer a complimentary coaching calls and you can experience the methodology
of neuro transformational coaching and help you decide whether that's the kind of curriculum
that you want to get certified in.
I'll put that link in the description as well.
Or you can go to CoachSeanSmith.com/trycoaching
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pro or con for which platform really resonated with you.
If you disagree with anything that I said or you have a different idea something that
I didn't even bring up then let me know that as well.
So thanks for watching and I'll see you in the next video online off line.
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