Group coaching is far more than just a rebranded term for facilitation. It is an intentional process designed to empower group participants to take ownership of their collective outcomes. When your objective is to engage a group in pursuing a shared goal, group coaching offers the necessary skills, tools, and methodologies to shift the responsibility for success from the session leader to the participants themselves.
This approach fosters an environment where individuals feel encouraged to openly share challenges, gain diverse perspectives, and experience both personal and collective growth. As they work together to address or enhance their current situations, group members not only solve immediate problems but also build lasting capabilities.
Group coaching requires being fully present and attentive to the needs of multiple individuals while maintaining a cohesive and supportive environment. This session will help you understand and apply the essential criteria for maintaining a coaching presence and environment when working with a group.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how the ICF Coaching Competencies apply in a group setting and the increased outcomes that can occur when choosing coaching over facilitation.
- Explore a versatile coaching model/tool to build cohesion, fuel engagement, increase responsibility, and measure progress.
- Experience firsthand how the coaching model/tool can be applied to enhance the group experience.
Approved CCE Units: 1.0 CC, 0.5 RD
Meet Your Presenter: Jennie Antolak
Meet Jennie—co-founder and President of Learning Journeys (LJ), The International Center of Coaching, a Level I & II ICF Accredited coaching school that’s been turning out high-caliber coaches for over 24 years! As an MCC-level coach and Mentor Coach, Jennie knows her stuff.
She’s the creative force behind the cutting-edge Narrative Coach Practitioner and Advanced Certification programs, which she’s meticulously researched, developed, and refined to keep LJ ahead of the curve. But Jennie doesn’t just teach—she’s in the coaching trenches herself, practicing what she preaches with her own clients.
Jennie’s approach? A perfect blend of heart, expertise, and—when the moment’s right—fun. While coaching is serious work, she believes taking ourselves too seriously in the process is contagious, stifling creativity, experimentation, and growth. So, with Jennie, expect top-tier coaching and coach training with a healthy dose of playfulness sprinkled in here and there.