Group coaching clients have identified the following as some of the benefits of a group coaching process:

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1. Peer Learning process: For clients, group coaching can be appealing as it involves a peer learning process.
   - Some coaching clients may prefer a collaborative group learning environment where they learn from the insights and contributions of peers, as they do from their own reflections.
   - For clients who are more introverted, the peer learning process may feel "less on the spot" and provide more time for reflection and articulation of their insights.
   - The "collective wisdom" created and explored is often identified as a key benefit.

2. Lower Cost: The lower cost for a group coaching process may also be a contributing factor for coaching clients to say yes. Depending on how coaches position group coaching in their business mix, they may offer group coaching at a lower price point.

3. Make a group: Takes a group of people with a shared interest or focus of development through a coaching program or workshop designed around one specific topic a group can supply a tremendous amount of energy. Groups can be like reservoirs of fuel where members can fill up each week.”

 

The heart of the group coaching experience is the shared learning experience it offers participants. As a unit, group members go through the coaching program together from start to finish. That means each group member is present to witness the growth and development of everyone else in the group, and have their own growth and development witnessed by the other group members. This leads to a built-in support system for the duration of the group coaching program. Group members offer each other thoughts, potential solutions, or simply encouragement.  And, help each other feel connected.

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The shared learning environment can also bring more accountability for group members than one-on-one or individual coaching. When you’re reporting your progress back to a group of people whom you’ve grown to trust and admire, it really motivates you to do the work!