- Open the Marco Polo Channels app and navigate to the Channel.
- Tap the three dots in the top right corner of your Channel.
- Select Member Directory.
- Search for and tap the name of the member you’d like to connect with.
- Select Send a chat invitation.
- Once that person accepts the chat invitation, you’ll be able to connect with each other via the Marco Polo app.
The Apprenticeship™
Join the most progressive leaders and communicators in developing the social skills required to maximize impact and profitability through this highly interactive 2-day event.
Irmo, SC
AUG 08 2020 – AUG 09 2020
ALL DAY
10628-B Broad River Rd.
Irmo, SC 29063
About This Event
If you are someone who values deep learning, the acquisition and evaluation of new skills you will actually use, as well as finding out what makes those around you tick, then we invite you to join us for our highly interactive Apprenticeship™ 2-day live event!
The Art of Coaching Apprenticeship™ is research backed, and is the first event of its kind to truly bridge the gap between skilled interpersonal communication and leadership development across domains.
Collectively, our programs have welcomed leaders of all ages from over 30 professions and 22 countries including Australia, Mexico, Canada, Ireland, Japan, Brazil, Africa, China, India, Norway and Poland.
Simply put, if you work with people in any capacity, The Apprenticeship™ is for you!
Whether your goal is to become more effective at building buy-in with those you lead, improving your ability to adapt on the fly, making critical decisions under uncertainty, or simply improving your own self-awareness as a leader, these two days will help you extract strategies that you can actually put to use.
The vast majority of our attendees seek us out specifically because they have had enough of the traditional “death-by-PowerPoint” seminars that are rife with vague self-help sound bites, trust falls, overcrowded conference rooms, shouting gurus, and topics that ignore the chaotic realities of true leadership.
Topics Include:
- Navigating Power Dynamics & Politics
- Building Buy-In Across Varying Generations
- The Role of Perception in Leadership
- The Skilled and Ethical Use of Influence in Leadership
- 7 Critical Elements of Interpersonal Communication
- Strategies for Making Better Decisions While Under Duress
- The Truth Regarding Self-Awareness and Reflection
- Conflict Resolution in the New Age
- Creating Assessments and Evaluations For Yourself and Your Team
This is done through a strategic mixture of case study reviews, role playing break-outs, self and peer evaluations, film break-downs, group discussions and more.
The truth is that every leader needs a safe place to rehearse and refine their strategies for some of life’s biggest moments-The Apprenticeship™ is that place.
We look forward to seeing you!
*For questions regarding potential discounts or bespoke events please see our FAQ page and email info@artofcoaching.com.
Attendance to this event will earn 1.8 NSCA Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s) for 18 hours of education! Your certificate will be emailed to you after successful completion of the event.
Tickets & Details
Apprenticeship™ FAQs
WHAT IS THE APPRENTICESHIP™
Put simply, the Art of Coaching Apprenticeship™ is a highly interactive 2-day live event that is focused on social skill development in today’s coaches and leaders, as well as the science behind what constitutes more effective leadership in chaotic environments. It is the first true resource of its kind and blends research-backed presentations, small group discussion, case studies, live evaluations, breakout sessions, and personalized video breakdowns. Oh, and a bit of laughter as well given that we do try and have a bit of fun amongst the two days.
WHO IS IT FOR? DO I HAVE TO BE A COACH?
These events are for everyone, regardless of vocation! If you work or interact with people in any fashion the content will be relevant to you! At Art of Coaching™, we define a “coach” as anyone who leads, guides, teaches or interacts with others. We have served teachers, business owners, members of the tactical community, first responders, sport coaches, and even therapists. If you want to enhance your ability to lead or communicate in any fashion- The Apprenticeship™ is for you.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
One of the best things about The Apprenticeship™ is that the experience evolves and is never static! Some examples of topics covered are listed below, but we cannot emphasize enough that each workshop features a unique distribution of topics as we do our best to adapt to each population and the relevant context as well as how they interact with one another and the material.
Sample topics include:
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Strategies: What Does the Science Say?
- The Role of Influence and Persuasion in Leadership
- Principles of Perception
- Dealing With Uncertainty in High-Stakes Situations
- Power Dynamics in Leadership: How to Assess & Adapt
- Strategies Self-Reflection in Effective Leadership
- Creativity in Leadership: Is There a Place?
- Dealing with Difficult Personalities
- Conflict Resolution in the New Age
- How Leaders Listen: Seeking to Understand
- Building Trust and Commitment: Application and Obstacles
WHAT WILL I RECEIVE?
We don’t want to spoil all of the surprises, so some bonuses/gifts will remain specific to each event, but in general, each attendee will receive the following:
- Art of Coaching™ Apparel
- Exclusive discounts from our partners
- Preferred access to our Art of Coaching™ online community
WHAT LANGUAGE IS THIS TAUGHT IN?
For now, this workshop is only offered in English. We will be working to offer it in other languages and countries.
HOW MANY DAYS IS THE APPRENTICESHIP™?
The Apprenticeship™ is a two-day experience that goes from 8-5:45PM
*Exact timeframe is subject to change and may vary depending on audience participation, questions, logistics as well as potential circumstances that may occur outside of our control. Please plan on blocking off 8-10 hours for each day.
DO I NEED TO HAVE READ BRETT’S BOOK OR HAVE TAKEN HIS ONLINE COURSES TO UNDERSTAND THIS MATERIAL?
While prior familiarity with Brett’s numerous resources certainly does help, we do not mandate that each participant has read the book or taken the courses. Please note, however, that previous material will not be covered in these two days as The Apprenticeship™ is a continuation of topics covered within Brett’s foundational resources.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER PRE-REQUISITES FOR ATTENDING THE APPRENTICESHIP™?
Yes. Attendees will be required to sign a waiver for participation, and will also be required to answer a few quick questions so that the material can be better customized to enhance your experience at the event. We also require those attending to keep an open mind and to ensure that you enter the two days ready to engage, laugh, learn and be receptive to any and all feedback. Titles, awards or years of experience do not exempt any of us from being open to improvement, especially in the area of communication.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
All sales are final and refunds are only allowed in limited circumstances, as explained in this section and the Canceled, Postponed, Rescheduled and Moved Events section below.
You assume all risks, hazards, and dangers arising from or relating in any way to the risk of contracting a communicable disease or illness—including, without limitation, exposure to COVID-19 or any other bacteria, virus, or other pathogen capable of causing a communicable disease or illness, whether that exposure occurs before, during, or after the event, and regardless of how caused or contracted—and you hereby waive any and all claims and potential claims against Art of Coaching.
If the event is canceled: no action is required to obtain a refund; we will issue a refund to the original method of payment used at time of purchase. In some cases, we may also give you the option to choose either a credit or a refund; if so, we will send you a notification explaining your options, and how to submit a request for a credit.
If the event is postponed, rescheduled, or moved: your ticket(s) are still valid, and no further action is required. However, Art of Coaching may approve refunds, or the option to choose between a refund or a credit, for the event; any refund and/or credit policies are determined on an event-by-event basis by the Event Organizer, and may be subject to limitations set by the Event Organizer.
DO LICENSING OPPORTUNITIES EXIST?
Yes. Partnership and licensing opportunities do exist in special circumstances. For more, please email info@artofcoaching.com
WHAT IF I WANT TO HOST AN APPRENTICESHIP?
We would love to work with you and have an opportunity to serve/provide value to your audience. Please see this link to get the process started and a member of our team will be in touch!
ARE THERE ANY DISCOUNTS?
Absolutely! We offer both “Super Early Bird” and “Early Bird” discounts if you book in advance. We also offer a discount if you have passed the exam for either of Brett’s online courses (Bought In or Valued). All of these options can save you hundreds of dollars. Please email info@artofcoaching.com for further details.
WILL CEU’S BE AVAILABLE?
We are pleased to announce that attendance to an Apprenticeship™ will earn 1.8 NSCA Continuing Education Credits (CEU’s) in Category A for 18 hours of education! Your certificate will be emailed to you after successful completion of the event.
Regardless of CEU allocation, we strongly recommend you do NOT sign-up if that is your primary purpose of doing so. Coaches and leaders from all over the world who are dedicated to their craft and have signed up to continue to push themselves for the sake of those they serve. Any CEU’s should just be considered a bonus.
IS THE APPRENTICESHIP™ OFFERED ONLINE?
We do offer a variety of online courses that include video, printouts, downloadable notes and even workbooks, but The Apprenticeships™ themselves are only available in person due to the high socially interactive nature of the material and experience. Please visit the “COURSES” section of https://artofcoaching.com/ to view our online offerings.
WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION OR ANY QUESTIONS I STILL HAVE?
You can reach our support team at info@artofcoaching.com
Who is This For? Do I Have To Work in a Specific Profession?
No! None of our course content is designed for one specific profession. It does not matter if you are a plumber, pharmacist, coach, clinician, archaeologist, or accountant.
Blindspot™ along with the rest of our content is for anyone who wants to help people, advance their skillset, and find ways to continually improve while sharing their message.
It doesn’t matter if you want to write a book, start a business, create a website, sell an online course, coach others in your field, or simply overcome self-limiting beliefs. If you have ever desired to make a positive and impactful difference in the lives of others, Blindspot™ is for you!
Do I Have To Be An Expert?
No! Blindspot™ is designed to work for those at any stage or level of their personal and professional journey. If you are ready to take your expertise to the next level, we will meet you where you’re at. Our content is laid out to help those who want to take what they already know and use it to positively impact others while accomplishing their goals.
Neither progress nor our information is exclusionary to any age, experience level, race, gender, or industry.
Will This Work In My Country?
Yes! We have people using Blindspot™ and the rest of our courses all around the world. From Australia, Brazil, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, America and everywhere in between, our students are having tremendous success.
As of today, we have students in over 123 countries and 1,239 different niches using our program to help them get unstuck and find the best path forward. Don’t let your environment stop you from learning and improving!
How Much Time Do I Need To Make This Work?
We understand most people are incredibly busy, trying to make ends meet or spending time with family and friends. Most true leaders don’t have an abundance of free time or endless financial resources either! What sets them apart is how they prioritize and commit to continuous improvement. We are real people with real families and commitments so we designed Blindspot™ so you can work through it even if you’re hard-pressed for time.
You can go at your own speed. You can listen to the content while driving, working out, or even at work with headphones in… It doesn’t matter what your schedule is like, if you can set aside at least 2 hours per week you will be able to work your way through it.
And if you can’t start right away because you’re already taking another course or overloaded on books to finish… you can reserve your spot and begin when you are ready!
These lessons aren’t live, and you won’t “get behind” if you have to miss a day. Each module features pre-recorded content that is conveniently available online inside our training portal. You can login whenever you want, at your own time and on your own schedule.
How Is This Course Different from Others?
This is not just another online course. Blindspot™ is a toolkit- a collection of tactical strategies and activities designed to help you go from where you are to where you want to be. To put what you know into the world in a way that feels natural for you.
Instead of endless slides, curriculum, and busywork, each lesson in Blindspot™ will equip you with the knowledge you need and then help you put it to practice immediately. This process of identifying your blindspots, clarifying your superpower, discovering your audience, and transforming ideas into value will work if you do!
What If I Need Support?
If you have any problems accessing the course, you can email my team at info@artofcoaching.com to get help.
Will I Receive A Certificate Upon Completion?
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Is There a Payment Plan?
You have the option to break up your investment into 6 payments of $74
Do you offer group licenses or discounts for organizations?
We offer team discounts for groups of 5+ people looking to join the course together.
To take advantage of the group discount, please reach out to my team at team@artofcoaching.com, listing the number of team members you’d like to register and their full names and email addresses.
What If I Don’t Want To Create a Brand or Build a Product?
Blindspot™ isn’t just for people who want to write a book, start a podcast or leave their job to start a business.
You don’t have to blog, become a social media guru or put yourself in front of a camera in order to use this toolkit effectively. Blindspot™ is about getting clear about who you are, what unique skills and talents you possess and leveraging those superpowers to provide value.
Physical product or not, Blindspot™ has helped hundreds of people become effective leaders of teams, efficient students, and better parents.
How Do I Download The Marco Polo App?
Marco Polo Channels can be found on the iTunes App Store by clicking here.
It can also be found on the Android (Google Play) App Store by clicking here!
Can I Access Marco Polo Channels From My Desktop?
Right now, The Marco Polo Channels app is accessible only through phone and iPad.
Do I Have to Respond With Video?
We are trying to promote more interactive and personal communication so responses are encouraged in either video or voice format. Text-based communication is why we got OFF social media!
Remember, you only have 1 minute to respond within the app but you can connect 1 on 1 with both leaders and other members using the parent Marco Polo app!
How Does My Subscription Work?
This is a month-to-month subscription service. We will be sad to see you go but if you do wish to cancel just email us at info@artofcoaching.com.
How Will This Channel Function?
The ultimate goal is to make this Channel crowd-sourced and community-run. That means if you have suggestions or want to see certain content be sure to let us know.
Initially and as we get used to the platform, we are going to start by dripping content early in the week and then respond to your comments and questions later in the week!
As the community grows we will encourage members to answer other member’s questions. Think of this as a much more personal Facebook or social media community.
How Do I Post On A Comment?
You can comment using video or audio. All comments have a one-minute time limit.
To add a comment:
- Go to the Post you’d like to comment on and tap Add a Comment.
- Tap the red button to start recording your video message.
- You’ll see the ring moving around the record button indicating that you’re recording. To stop recording tap the red button again.
- If you’d like to record an audio-only message, tap the video camera icon. You will see your profile image displayed.
- Tap the red button to start recording your audio message.
How Can I Connect 1 on 1 With Another Member?
Can I Fast Forward On A Post Or Comment?
Yes!
To fast forward posts, tap the 2x in the bottom left corner.
To adjust the speed, tap the – or + button.
To fast forward a comment, tap and hold the comment. You can also tap a comment to make it bigger and use the 2x feature.
To move to a specific point in a post or comment, use the video scrubber.
How Is This Different From The Apprenticeship?
The Apprenticeship™ is our flagship live communication workshop, aimed at helping people of all kind strategize for and manage difficult interpersonal and communication situations that arise in daily life. This workshop focuses on learning tactics for and practicing tackling hard conversations, hiring and firing, negotiations, family and office politics, and much more.
The Speaker School is our newest live workshop and designed for individuals who have a strong desire to improve some aspect of their speaking whether that be for a presentation, pitch, interview or other public engagement. This workshop will offer individuals a place to both refine and rehearse so their message is unmistakably clear and powerful.
Both workshops are live, in-person, two days and centered around experiential learning. Both will feature a hands-on approach complete with video analysis, formal evaluation and peer/self reflection and feedback. You’ll be taught how to practice and refine under varying levels of difficulty so that when the time comes, you are prepared for any conversation or presentation that comes your way.
What Will I Leave Speaker School With?
Every attendee of the speaker school workshop will leave having undergone extensive live practice and repetition of the message they seek to refine. You will also leave with game plan for the message you want to deliver, how you want to deliver it and how to captivate and move your audience to action.
You will also receive a formal evaluation, video analysis and peer feedback.
Without a doubt, the hands-on learning aspect of our workshops is where the magic happens. Where else do you have the chance to practice these skills without being at risk of losing a job, opportunity, money or relationship?
What If I Don’t Have A Formal Presentation To Give?
That’s okay! Our speaker school isn’t just for people giving formal presentations or even pitches.
Here’s the thing- at some point we can guarantee that you’ll be asked to or need to persuade, synthesize, influence or motivate SOMEONE in your life.
The skills necessary to decide what you want to share, how to share it, what they need / want to hear and how to deliver in a way that gets AND keeps their attention is absolutely crucial regardless of what field, profession or phase of your life you’re in.
Learning this process will be immeasurably important and offer you a competitive advantage in all aspects of life.
What Makes This Different From Other Speaking Schools?
While we can’t speak to every other speaking school out there (there are quite a few), we can promise that ours is one of the only ones that is entirely hands-on and practical. Between our research backed evaluation, video analysis, peer feedback and presentation blueprint you’ll get right to work refining and delivering your message so you walk away with the confidence to effectively convey a message regardless of the time or place.
Will This Be Held In Other Locations?
Right now we’re only hosting The Speaker School in Phoenix, AZ at the Art of Coaching Headquarters.
What Makes This A Challenge?
Great question! We know from experience that the best way to grow is to put ourselves in situations where we have to not only learn, but test our skills. Our hope is that by both teaching communication content AND providing you with small challenges throughout, we can spark deeper learning.
This is not a challenge against other people so much as a challenge against yourself. However, there may be a few opportunities for prizes along the way 😉
How Much Time Will This Take?
This challenge is completely self-paced and asynchronous.
While we will be dropping new content at the beginning of each week and then following up with a live Zoom Q&A on Thursdays, you don’t need to be there live; we will send you a copy of the recording to watch on your own time!
The point of the challenge is to give you something small each day for a month. There’s a reason it’s not as time intensive as some of our other programs. We think of this as digestible micro-dosing of communication and interpersonal skills.
Like anything, you’ll get out of this what you put into it!
How Does The Challenge Work?
As soon as you enter the challenge you’ll be invited to a private digital community.
Once the challenge starts, we will follow the same cadence for each of the four weeks.
Monday: We’ll drop new content into our private digital community around a particular topic. These teachings will be a combination of curated mixed media: video, private podcasts, lectures, etc. You’ll also receive a handout/PDF each week with further information and challenges to implement as you go!
Thursday: You’ll be invited to a private Zoom Q&A / happy hour. During this time we will answer questions, have deeper conversations about the topic of the week, and maybe even share a few laughs.
Can’t make the Thursday Zoom call? No worries! These will be recorded and shared in the group afterward.
Throughout the week you’ll be encouraged to share and interact in the group while also having access to our team.
Do You Offer Refunds?
Once the challenge has begun, all sales are final. We do this to protect the integrity of the group, the content we share and the trust of the other members!
Where Is The Retreat Located?
This year the retreat will be held in Atlanta, Georgia
How Much Time Will I Need To Dedicate?
In addition to our 75-90 minute call every other week, you’re expected and encouraged to connect with other members, and make steady progress on your craft. Other than that, you will get out of the Coalition what you put into it!
What’s Included With My Coalition Membership?
Once accepted into the program, you can expect to receive:
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Free online course of your choice: Bought In, Valu(ed), or Blindspot ($497+ value)
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Small group calls 2x per month (recorded & sent to you for easy review)
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Check-ins and guidance on monthly assignments related to your goals and aims
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Private Mighty Networks Community reserved only for members of The Coalition™
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Accountability work that helps you get closer to your ultimate goal
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Dedicated support team for questions and technical support
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Affiliate opportunities and discounted rates to live events
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Opportunities for collaboration and/or guidance on projects and programs
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15% off Momentous Products (NSF & Informed-Choice Certified)
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Full Weekend Retreat with Brett & the rest of The Coalition at the 3 month mark (lodging & meals fully covered)
How Are The Calls Structured?
Weekly group coaching sessions always include some aspect of problem solving, accountability and strategy sharing.
However, we mix up the format of calls throughout the six months to include:
- Monthly hot seats: everyone gets a hot seat EVERY MONTH so you can benefit from and even more individualized focus
- Topic based breakout rooms: where you join an AoC facilitator for a specific topic based discussion.
- Guest Masterclasses: Occasionally we will bring in other subject matter experts from a variety of fields to provide further insight and feedback
How Long Are The Calls?
The calls last 75-90 minutes depending on the discussion!
How Many People Are In The Group?
Coalition groups are purposefully kept small and intimate to facilitate a close-knit community.
We typically accept around 10-15 individuals per group.
Do I Need To Be A Coach?
Nope! We actively welcome professionals from all fields and walks of life. If you lead or manage people, this group is for you.
For reference, we’ve had members from the following fields and more!
- Authors
- Firefighters
- Insurance agents
- Mental skills practitioners
- Podcasters
- Military operators
- Physical therapists
The Coalition is right for you if…
- You want to brainstorm ideas and solutions with a diverse group of peers
- You want to be held accountable and reach bigger goals
- You have a passion for improving, guiding and seeing others succeed
- You crave direct and honest feedback
- You want more freedom in what they do, and want to make a larger impact
- You will commit to consistently helping others as much as they will help you
- You understand the cost of doing nothing or continuing to do what you’ve been doing is greater than the cost of joining
How Do I Secure My Spot?
Head to the bottom of the page and fill out the application. Once you’re through with that, our team will be in contact with you about next steps!
About Brett
My name is Brett Bartholomew. I guide coaches, leaders, educators and business owners on how to build lasting buy-in with their audience by becoming more skilled and adaptable communicators.
Brett Bartholomew is a strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and Founder of Art of Coaching™. His experience includes working with athletes both in the team environment and private sector along with members of the United States Special Forces and members of Fortune 500 companies.
Taken together, Brett has coached a diverse range of athletes from across 23 sports world-wide, at levels ranging from youth athletes to Olympians. He’s supported numerous Super Bowl and World Series Champions, along with several professional fighters in both professional boxing as well as the UFC.
Brett is also a self-published, best-selling, author of Conscious Coaching: The Art & Science of Building Buy-in. This book ranked the charts as:
- #1 BESTSELLER IN SPORTS COACHING ON AMAZON
- #8 BESTSELLER IN BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP AMAZON
- TOP 100 BESTSELLER ON AMAZON
As an advisor/entrepreneur, Brett has proudly served as a teammate and supporting partner in the strategic growth of two separate performance companies and is a highly sought-after consultant and mentor for many others across the United States and abroad. Additionally, his work and expertise has been featured in numerous local and national media outlets such as ESPN, FOX Sports, as well as Inc. Magazine and Outside.
Trusted By
“Communication is the foundation of true leadership.”
– Brett Bartholomew