Introduction to Group Coaching

An introductory group coaching programme for qualified and certified coaches who want to add group coaching as an offer in their practice.

Expand your coaching practice with practical, interactive training in group coaching.

This engaging 2-day programme is designed for qualified and certified coaches who want to confidently introduce group coaching into their professional practice. As organisations increasingly look for scalable, collaborative and cost-effective coaching solutions, group coaching has become a highly sought-after approach for leadership development, team growth, wellbeing and professional learning.

Delivered in a highly interactive format, this programme provides an introduction to the principles, dynamics and practical skills required to facilitate effective group coaching experiences. Participants will explore how to work confidently with groups while maintaining strong coaching presence, psychological safety and meaningful engagement.

Whether you are looking to diversify your coaching offer, strengthen your facilitation skills or build confidence working with multiple participants at once, this programme will provide practical tools, experiential learning and opportunities for reflection and practice.

Course description

During the programme participants will:

• Develop an understanding of the principles and foundations of group coaching
• Understand group dynamics and how they impact learning, participation and engagement
• Apply core coaching skills effectively within a group coaching context
• Develop confidence in holding and containing group conversations safely and professionally
• Explore practical tools and approaches for group coaching sessions
• Reflect on personal strengths, style and development areas when working with groups
• Understand practical considerations for setting up and running group coaching sessions

The interactive 2 days will introduce a variety of topics supported through practice. Topics covered during the programme include;

• Developing understanding of group coaching; the context, contracting and care
• Demo group coaching skills working with holding, containing, dynamics
• Tools of choice for group coaching
• Recognising your strengths and challenges as a professional coach, working with groups
• Practical matters, set up and running

Who is this Programme For?

This programme is ideal for:

• Qualified and certified coaches
• Executive coaches
• Leadership coaches
• Internal organisational coaches
• Wellbeing coaches
• Career coaches
• Coaching professionals wanting to diversify their coaching offer
• Coaches interested in developing facilitation and group coaching skills

(8 participants maximum per group)

What is Group Coaching?

Group coaching brings people together in a facilitated coaching environment where participants learn through reflection, dialogue, shared insight and peer learning. Unlike training or mentoring, group coaching focuses on helping participants think more deeply, develop awareness, generate solutions and learn collaboratively within a supportive coaching space.

Group coaching is increasingly being used within:

• Leadership development programmes
• Organisational coaching cultures
• Wellbeing and resilience initiatives
• Education and school leadership settings
• Career and transition coaching
• Team and peer development programmes