Dedicated to Di-Di Hoffman, who passed away a week after this recording. We honour his wisdom, strategic thinking and warm-hearted support enhancing countless lives. Have you discovered the potency and growth potential of mastermind groups? Business development specialist Di-Di Hoffman explains what masterminding is, its objectives and benefits, and how you can start and run a micro-mastermind group successfully. He emphasises mistakes to avoid, the importance of accountability, and the “magic” that happens when a group gels.

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In ep. 103 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Di-Di clarifies

• what masterminding is

• two prevalent forms: traditional peer-driven and contemporary, guru-led mastermind groups

• the 3 objectives of masterminding

• the game-changing role of accountability

• the difference between masterminding and micro masterminding, including the asynchronous modality

• the key to putting together a micro-mastermind group and how to run it so everyone benefits

• where and how often a micro-mastermind group meets

• which pitfalls to avoid, including group size and certain online platforms

• practical tips regarding the container and structures

• sharing and confidentiality

• when a micro-mastermind group has served its purpose

• Di-Di’s 3 best tips for food gardening.

  In this episode, Di-Di mentions Napoleon Hill’s classic Think and Grow Rich.

Di-Di explains how to confidently break out of your comfort zone.

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About Di-Di

Heart-rending news: Di-Di suffered a massive heart attack a week after we recorded this episode on the 3rd of January, 2023. He is sorely missed.

Di-Di Hoffman is a serial entrepreneur and business development specialist, the founder of the BadassPreneurs Academy, host of the Badass Wellness Coach Show and publisher of the Reluctant Rainmaker’s Quest, a newsletter on LinkedIn. He is the Principal and Business Development Director of The Herb Academy and a former president of the South African Nursery Association. Di-Di focuses on solo practitioners in the wellness industry and offers paid-and-done-for-you mastermind groups.  

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Music by Mart-Marie Snyman

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Photograph of Di-Di Hoffman: supplied