What is Group Coaching?

Group Coaching is something that many people probably don’t know exists yet it can be a powerful, accessible and effective tool that has some advantages over one-to-one Coaching. Group Coaching is a tool that can be used amongst individuals or within an Organisation and there are benefits to both scenarios. Here I have outlined a few of the benefits of Group Coaching for both the individual and the organisation.

Benefits of Group Coaching for the individual:

Peer learning – Being surrounded by those who have the same feelings or experiences as you can help you make personal realisations about how to make changes or to acknowledge and legitimise your own painful / difficult experiences.

Group support – Some people are more introverted than others and may feel more comfortable in a Coaching scenario that allows for Group support without being “put on the spot”.Group Coaching also gives a sense of accountability for your own personal changes and steps towards development.

Lower cost – Group Coaching is a tool that is significantly cheaper than one-to-one Coaching sessions and can be a good way to gain the benefits of a Coach without the cost. This can make Group Coaching a good option for those who want to “try before they buy” one-to-one Coaching.

Benefits of Group Coaching for the organisation:

Scalability – Large organisations who use Coaching techniques may find Group Coaching is the best way to scale the tool. It may be logistically impossible to provide one-to-one Coaching to each individual within an organisation so Group Coaching is an option.

Effectiveness – Group Coaching allows for peers within an organisation to learn together and spread growth and culture change across teams and departments.

The sense of Accountability also fits with Group Coaching within Organisations as it encourages persistent development over time.

Lower cost – Providing one-to-one Coaching for each member of an organisation could be very very costly so Group Coaching is a more affordable and sustainable option whilst providing support for staff.

DH Consulting provides both one-to-one Coaching and Group Coaching for both private individuals and organisations.