Why Join ARG

Why Join ARG?

ARGroup is a stable of talented people who want to assist other people improve, develop and achieve great things.  We seek excellence, exceptional experience and that elusive quality know-how.  ARGroup offers those of us who want to share our knowledge unreservedly with others whose leadership time is evolving a structured way to contribute, be rewarded and have a deep satisfaction in assisting others achieve.

The Coaching and Mentoring professions in Australia and the Asia Pacific region are emerging; our vision is to provide leadership and assemble a team of like-minded collegial professionals. In the industry today, there are numerous independents, the barriers to entry are low and there are numerous examples of individuals operating without structured methodologies and the professional tools required to back them up. Failure rates are high and this has caused dissatisfaction among individual and corporate users.

Do you want to join a team of professional Executive Coaches and Business Mentors located across Asia Pacific and the globe? ARGroup is committed to defining and raising the standards in the Coaching & Mentoring professions, and we are able to support our affiliates in their development as a coach and mentor. When you join ARGroup, you can meet other coaches and mentors in our exclusive members only online area which provides ARGroup Coaches & Mentors with a multitude of additional resources for running either a coaching or mentoring practice. Most importantly, we have the ability and proven track record to introduce you to the best coaching and mentoring opportunities available in the market. As one of the leading Coaching & Mentoring groups in the region, we work with multi-nationals, ASX-listed corporate entities, SME’s and individuals seeking either Coaching or Mentoring services; opportunities that as an individual practitioner would be difficult, if not impossible to gain access to.

Benefits of Joining ARGroup

We know how challenging it can be once you have qualified as a coach or mentor to get out there and build your business. We provide free mentoring and support to all affiliates who are invited to join ARGroup which is designed to help you manage and grow your coaching or mentoring practice. We are also able via our Amazing Results Executive Search affiliation, provide you with unique opportunities to register for general recruitment opportunities, Interim Management, Non-Executive Director and Director level positions. Our extensive community of world-wide coaches and mentors can provide you with a unique opportunity to be a part of a professional and collegial team of top-level executives. Some of the benefits of joining our group include:

  • Marketing assistance, practical help when presenting yourself as a coach or mentor, and how to explain your services to your potential clients
  • Business development support including helpful information about how to charge appropriately for your services in the coaching and mentoring market
  • Assistance in explaining your background which may include providing business cards, marketing materials, website promotion and introductions to our clients and prospective clients
  • Business leads and introductions in support of your coaching or mentoring practice
  • Sophisticated tools and techniques to manage and structure your coaching or mentoring relationships with your clients
  • Exclusive access to software and resources which can help you develop strategies to monitor your coaching or mentoring programs, strategies to achieve goals, manage your coaching or mentoring schedule and work with complex coaching or mentoring scenarios.
  • Best practice management techniques to help you deal with ethical challenges, mental health issues, confidential matters, and keep paperwork to a minimum.
  • Develop relationships through introductions, online chat and events with other similar minded professional and collegial team members.
  • Exclusive access to coaching and mentoring resources / materials for you and your clients as downloadable PDF’s – access to our exclusive Executive Library with over 1000 thought leadership articles and resources available for your use during any coaching or mentoring engagement.
  • Preferential PI/PL insurance arrangements and exclusive referrals to reputable Insurance brokers who can assist you with this important area of Risk Management.
  • Coaching & mentoring facts, useful websites for building your practice, guides and recommendations to excellent networking opportunities in your region.
  • Recommended readings, exclusive invitations to events and networking functions.

Professional Standards – Our Minimum Requirements

Business Mentors

  • A minimum 10 yrs (male ) and 5 yrs (female) as a national CEO or equivalent internationally
  • Currently engaged or just recently retired with an active and mixed business portfolio
  • A Business Mentor may also be suitable as Interim talent as well and Directorship talent
  • At least two client references

Executive Coaches

  • Strong preference to business or corporate background prior to entering coaching profession
  • Prefer full-time coaches, but part-time coaches of exceptional calibre may be considered
  • Minimum 750 hours of practical coaching experience supported by log of coaching activity
  • Membership to either International Coaches Federation or International Association of Coaches
  • Recognized formal coaching certification program
  • Require a supporting discipline in the area of HR, psych or similar by years of successful business experience
  • At least two client references

Register to Become a Coach or Mentor

For a confidential assessment by our Chief Executives who will personally review your application to join our group - please complete our Register as a Coach or Register as a Mentor form. We will be in touch with more information and to arrange a confidential discussion.