Resources:


Committed to supporting your development and success, Potentials Realized has developed several manuals, e-books, and e-courses to support you in the areas of:

• Group Program Development (Workshops, Retreats,
   Group Coaching)
• Business Development and Succession Planning
• Work-Life Balance

For complimentary resources, we also invite you to browse our articles, blogs and podcasts.

Group Program Development (Workshops, Retreats, Group Coaching)


Potentials Realized has designed several resources to support professionals (coaches, trainers, HR professionals, managers, leaders) in your group program design and marketing success. Many of these resources are applicable to workshop, retreat and group coaching environments.

We offer the following electronic and hardcopy publications:

• The Group Program Toolkit™ (New - 2008)
• The Engaging Exercises for Teams and Groups Manual™
   (Binder copy and electronic)
• Training Essentials™ Manual (Binder copy and electronic)
• Tips and Tools to Make Your Workshop a Success
   (E-Workbook)
• So You've got a Workshop Design....Now What?
   Nine Essential Tips for Marketing Your Workshop
   or Retreat(E-Workbook)

Publications can be purchased by calling 1-866-217-1960 or by completing the downloadable form (Canadian or US Dollar) here.

Payment Options:
Visa by phone/fax (send completed order form to 1-866-217-1960) PayPal (see links below)

Completed order forms with Visa payments can be faxed to 1-866-217-1960. We accept Visa and personal cheque. You can also reserve your copy by emailing us at info@potentialsrealized.com, and send your cheque payment and order form by mail.

Purchase three or more resources and receive a 10% discount on your order.

Orders are shipped once payment is received. Please allow 2 -3 weeks for shipping of hardcopies within Canada and the US.

Group Program Toolkit™ -- NEW 2008!

Looking to create, market and launch your own group program in the near future? Whether you are an independent trainer, coach or business owner, this e-book will provide you with 25 time-saving, valuable tools and templates. Rather than reinventing the wheel, benefit from Jennifer's experience in creating, marketing and running very successful teleseminars, retreats and group coaching programs. The Group Program Toolkit will give you a solid foundation for creating and launching your own group programs (workshops, retreats, or group coaching).

Cost: $30 US (Electronic Copy only)

Engaging Exercises for Teams and Groups Manual

Are you looking for activities to use with groups? During workshops, retreats, team meetings? The Engaging Exercises for Teams and Groups Manual is designed for leaders, HR professionals, coaches and other service providers who are looking for exercises to engage their participants and deepen their learning.

The Manual includes 25 exercises - from introductory icebreakers, to closing activities. It includes many of my favorite activities I have used with the teams and groups in twelve countries around the world over the past seventeen years. The manual also includes a brief overview of adult learning principles, group formation and why exercises are important. Bonus resources include:

• 12 Golden Nuggets for a Successful Training Program
• Workshop Training Checklist
• Workshop Planning Template
• Workshop Design Matrix
• Session Plan/Module Outline Template
• Resource Bibliography for Further Follow up on
   Selected Topics(Web and Text)

The Engaging Exercises for Teams and Groups Manual (60 pages), is available in both Hard Copy (Binder) Edition and Electronic Copy.

$25 US or Canadian - Electronic Copy (60 pages)
$29 US or Canadian - Binder Manual - plus $9.95 shipping

The following link is for the Electronic version only!


Here's what people are saying about the Engaging Exercises for Teams and Groups Manual:

"Hi Jennifer,
I received the manual yesterday and I thank you. It's very helpful. I looked through your literature and the description of your other materials. It all sounds great. What you have accomplished! If I get in over my head as I move on, I will enlist your coaching services.It looks like I couldn't make a better choice in terms of experience. You are amazing."
- Diana Poulson, MA, MFT, create-the-vision.com


Tips and Tools to Make Your Workshop or Retreat a Success:

Are you looking to create your own workshop or retreat? This 20 page E-Workbook includes 10 Essential Tips and Tools to support you in moving forward with your workshop or retreat design and marketing. Each tip is followed by a hands-on exercise to assist you with your workshop and retreat creation. The E-Workbook covers topics including:

• Adult Learning Principles
• Common Challenges....and how to avoid them
• Using Exercises with Groups
• Partnering With Others
• Knowing Your Audience
• Marketing and Promotion Tips
• Learning Styles

The Tips for Making Your Workshop or Retreat a Success can be Purchased for $16.95 US or Canadian

Training Essentials™ Manual: Workshop and Retreat Essentials

This 100- page manual includes information, tools and exercises to assist you in developing your own workshops, retreats or presentations. The Manual will provide you with a structure and knowledge needed to design and market your own program. The Manual is divided into four sections:

Section 1 - Adult Learning Principles and Essential Training Principles

Topics include:

• The Experiential Education Model
• Overview of Adult Learning Principles
• Learning Styles
• Group Dynamics and Formation
• Different Approaches to Learning
• Resources for Further Follow Up

Section 2 - The Essentials of Developing Workshops and Retreats

Topics include:

• Needs Assessment
• Development
• Design
• Implementation
• Evaluation
• Plus several sample needs assessment and
   evaluation forms

Section 3 - The Essentials of Delivering Workshops and Retreats

Topics include:

• Workshop Checklist
• 12 Common Challenges in Delivery...
   and how to avoid them!
• Room Set Up
• PowerPoint and Flip Chart Essentials
• Resources for Further Follow Up

Section 4 - Bringing It All Together

• Tools and templates to streamline your work
• Additional articles and resources
• Selected exercises you can adapt fro your own program

You can purchase the Training Essentials manual for:

$45 US or Canadian - Binder Manual (plus shipping)

$39 US or Canadian - Electronic Copy (Sent as four separate PDFs)

If you are interested in the contents of this manual, you may also be interested in the Workshop and Retreat Essentials™ Teleseminar or our Group Program Facilitation Intensive program. Click here for more information (link to teleseminars group program page)

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So You've got a Workshop Design....Now What? Nine Essential Tips for Marketing Your Workshop

One of the greatest challenges facing independent trainers, coaches and other business persons who run workshops, retreats and seminars, is the marketing aspect. This 25 page E-book includes Nine Essential Tips for Marketing Your Workshop, Teleseminar or Retreat programs. It also includes some key templates to make your marketing and implementation efforts run more smoothly.

If you are looking to enhance your marketing efforts and ensure your success, these nine tips are guaranteed to have you pause for thought and move forward on a new path leading to successful marketing!

Cost: $17.95 USD or $19.95 Canadian - Electronic Copy

Questions or to order: contact us at 1-866-217-1960

Business Development:

Weekly BizSuccess Tips:
Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner looking to grow this year? Benefit from the weekly BizSuccess tips from Coach Jennifer Britton. BizSuccessTips will be delivered on a weekly basis into your email box.

Cost: FREE

To subscribe, send a blank email to resources@potentialsrealized.com with BizSuccessTips in the subject line.

Work Life Balance:

21 Days of Balance

Are you a busy professional looking to create better work-life balance? The 21 days of Balance E-book is a structured e-book which contains daily exercises to explore each and every day over a 21 day period. Coverin issues related to balance, goal setting, time management, increasing your self-awareness, and practicing self-care, the 21 Days of Balance E-Book is a wonderful gift to yourself or a loved one.

Cost: $29 US or Canadian




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Virtual Business Planning Retreat
Sunday February 20
(10-4 pm)

Group Coaching Intensive
(In Person)
February 26-27, 2010
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Group Program Virtual Intensive
Saturday March 27, 2010
10-4 pm ET)

Get Organized! Virtual Intensive
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Sunday March 21, 2010
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September 2010 - Huntsville

Life in Balance Muskoka Retreat
May 30, 2010 - Muskoka

Women on Fire Retreat - Muskoka
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April 22, 2010

May 2010:
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May 3, 10, 17,
June 7, 15, 22, 2010

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Thursdays 2 -3:15 pm ET
February 18, 25,
March 4, 11 and 25, 2010

Engaging Exercises for Your Workshop or Retreat
(1.5 hour) (includes E-Manual)
Thursday March 18:
1:30 - 3 pm (ET)

Tips and Tools for Making
Your Workshop or Retreat a Success!

Monday March 1:
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