9. Creative Alternatives to Weekly Office Hours That Still Offer Great Support
Weekly office hours might sound like a great way to provide access—but they can quickly become one more obligation you dread showing up for.
And if the idea of holding weekly office hours makes you cringe a little—that's okay.
Maybe your schedule doesn’t allow for it.
Maybe your members don’t show up.
Or maybe you’re just not at your best when staring at an empty Zoom room.
Here’s the good news:
Office hours aren’t the only way to offer support.
What your members really need is access to answers, a sense of direction, and reassurance that you’re there when it counts.
That can happen in lots of creative, flexible ways:
✅ Structured Q&A threads
✅ Monthly “Ask Me Anything” emails
✅ Quick support forms or audio replies
✅ A private portal for submitting questions
The format doesn’t matter nearly as much as the follow-through.
Support isn’t about sitting in a Zoom room.
It’s about being consistent, clear, and available—on your terms.
Coaching Reflection:
If weekly office hours don’t feel aligned… what does?
Describe the kind of support you’d love to offer—and then consider what version of that feels realistic right now.
Think outside the box
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“You’re not less committed because you choose a different way.”