The Magic of Group Coaching: Finding Your Tribe While Finding Your Purpose
There's something magical about sitting in a room (or these days, a Zoom call) with other professionals who are all on their own journey of discovery. As both a participant and facilitator of group coaching, I've witnessed firsthand how the power of collective wisdom and shared experience can create transformative moments that simply aren't possible in one-to-one coaching.
The Unexpected Gift of Community
My own journey with group coaching began years ago when I joined a programme with Remarkable Women in Edinburgh. While the company has since closed its doors, the relationships forged in that space continue to shape my professional life in profound ways. An incredible woman, Litzi, sat beside me in my very first group coaching experience years ago. Today, she's not just a cherished friend but also the producer of my podcast series – a beautiful testament to how these connections can evolve and enrich our lives in unexpected ways.
Two Minds Are Better Than One (But Ten Minds? Now That's Powerful)
We've all heard the saying "two heads are better than one," but group coaching takes this principle to an entirely new level. Picture this: you bring a challenge to the group, and suddenly you have access to multiple perspectives, a tapestry of rich experiences, and diverse networks you didn’t have access to before – all while being guided by a skilled coach as the facilitator who ensures the conversation remains productive and not overwhelming (is there anything worse than unsolicited advice?! That’s the first thing to be left at the door by all participants when you walk into a group coaching space with me!).
What makes group coaching particularly powerful is that it's not just a free-for-all discussion. The coach leads the session with intention and expertise, ensuring that while everyone benefits from the collective wisdom in the room, the guidance remains focused and purposeful. It's like having a master conductor orchestrating a symphony of insights, where every voice contributes to a harmonious whole.
The Ripple Effect
One of the most beautiful aspects of group coaching is what I call the "ripple effect." When one person shares a breakthrough moment, it often catalyses insights for others in the group. I've watched participants have profound realisations not just through their own coaching moments, but through witnessing others work through similar challenges. There's something incredibly powerful about seeing yourself in someone else's story and learning from their journey.
The support network that develops during these programmes often extends far beyond the official end date. Participants frequently maintain connections, creating informal mastermind groups, accountability partnerships, and even close friendships. These relationships become an invaluable resource as you continue to grow and evolve in your professional life.
Breaking Down Barriers Together
Group coaching also has a unique way of dismantling the isolation that many professionals feel, especially those in leadership positions. There's immense relief in discovering that others face similar challenges, doubts, and aspirations. This shared vulnerability, when held in a safe and structured space, creates bonds that can last a lifetime.
Bringing Purpose to More People
It's this transformative power of group coaching that has inspired me to expand my own coaching practice. After years of offering my signature 10-Month Purpose Programme as a premium, one-to-one experience for executive professionals with executive budgets, I'm thrilled to announce that I'm launching a group coaching version of this transformative journey that makes it accessible to more people.
This new format will make the programme maintains the depth and quality that has made it so impactful. Participants will still benefit from all the core elements that make the programme so successful:
Deep dive Enneagram work to understand and address limiting patterns that play out in our lives
Key teachings on the neurobiology of purpose & motivation, including our four pillars of purpose which act as our stopping points along the way
Integrative breathwork sessions
Expert coaching and facilitation
Understanding the value of individual attention, I've also incorporated two one-to-one sessions with me for each participant throughout the programme. This hybrid approach ensures that everyone receives personalised guidance while benefiting from the collective wisdom and support of the group.
The Best of Both Worlds
What makes group coaching so special is that it combines the structured guidance of professional coaching with the organic support of a community. The coach ensures the conversations remain productive and focused, while the group provides multiple perspectives, shared experiences, and a network of support that extends far beyond the programme itself.
In my experience, this combination creates a unique alchemy where individual growth is accelerated by collective wisdom, and personal breakthroughs are amplified by shared celebration. It's about creating a space where transformation isn't just possible – it's inevitable.
Your Invitation to Join the Journey
If you've been considering coaching but hesitating due to the investment, or if you're drawn to the idea of growing alongside others who share your commitment to purpose-driven work, this new group coaching format might be exactly what you're looking for. And you can do it all from the comfort of your own home on video call, kicking off in January. What a way to start the year! It's an opportunity to access the same transformative tools and frameworks I use with executive clients, while benefiting from the added magic of community and collective wisdom.
Remember, finding your purpose doesn't have to be a solitary journey. Sometimes, the most powerful discoveries happen when we allow ourselves to be supported, challenged, and inspired by others who are walking a similar path.
Find out more about the group coaching programme here or if you’re ready to go then click here to apply!