5 Reasons Why Group Coaching Works!

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Nicole Horn, One of Thousands of Executive Coaches on Noomii.

Group coaching brings together a group of peers to discuss and solve workplace challenges under the guidance and facilitation of a business coach. Ideally, your group will be no larger than 10 people, and no smaller than 3. Over time, this group becomes your kitchen cabinet for creating growth strategies and opportunities.
There’s power in group coaching, and here’s why…
1. Perspective — When you bring a problem or challenge to a group that’s outside your typical working environment, you’ll benefit from a fresh perspective. People can ask questions you haven’t considered or share relevant experiences that they’ve seen in similar situations. It provides a chance to get out of your silo and think with a broader perspective.
2. Accountability — Group coaching brings a unique level of accountability to your business journey. A core part of this process is ensuring people leave each session with “homework” to tackle before the next session. You become not only accountable to yourself and the facilitating coach but to your peers who have helped you craft a path forward.
3. Networks — One of the greatest benefits of group coaching is the expansion of your business network. People you can call when you need an accountant, an attorney, a lawyer, or just someone to call to ask for advice. Business networks are powerful as you not only grow within your own organization but look for opportunities to expand.
4. Safety — When I talk with friends about a business challenge, we invoke a “cone of silence” so we can have a candid conversation and explore potential solutions knowing the discussion is confidential. Group coaching offers the same “cone of silence”. Tough problems rarely have simple solutions and may take multiple steps. Group coaching provides the safety to explore challenges, share what didn’t go well, and support for moving forward.
5. Growth — Sometimes we need a push to take our next step. Sometimes others see our potential before we do. Sometimes a group of peers becomes cheerleaders and confidants that help us conquer that next challenge. Group coaching provides a platform for growth by joining together with others who are also planning for their future and challenging themself to be more.