(The following is an excerpt from Christine Thornton’s latest book entitled “Group and Team Coaching: The Essential Guide: Routledge Publishers)

Group coaching in organizations
“Every company is a group - sometimes a very large one - organized by being broken down into smaller groups. In effective coaching groups, learning is multiplied as people learn from each others' dilemmas as well as their own. Over time, these experiences can develop flexibility and interpersonal skills to a high degree. In this way groups can make a tangible contribution to business advantage, but equally importantly, influence the intangibles that underlie long-term business health and prosperity.”
“Put simply, if people feel more connected to a larger, worthwhile undertaking, they work harder and stay longer because they feel good about themselves and their place in the company, and in the world. All executive coaching is to some degree a bridging process, helping the individual make sense of, and work effectively in, the context of their organization. Better than any other kind of intervention, well-run groups can foster feelings of connection and common purpose. Groups are essential to the development of effective leadership and collaboration skills. New advances in neuroscience persuaded Daniel Goleman to extend his concept of emotional intelligence to social intelligence, a more relationally based understanding of the interpersonal competencies needed to inspire others to be effective too. Goleman argues that this ability to influence others' mood and experience is essential to outstanding leaders. Groups are by far the most effective method for developing these competencies.”

Why does Group Coaching work?

A successful coaching process involving intuitive listening, constructive feedback, thought-provoking questions, coachable moments, identifying solutions and options, creating successful action plans, identifying obstacles that might limit the individual's success, and implementation of the plan. Years of combined experience, knowledge, wisdom, and perspective from the participants (and the coach) accelerates the learning and growth so goals are achieved with less time and effort.

- You feel the support of the other like-minded participants so that you can leverage the strength and wisdom of others in helping you break through the personal challenges and barriers that have limited your success. You participate in a safe and confidential learning environment in which the other group members respect confidentiality.

- You receive extraordinary coaching for a reduced investment.

- Networking with other successful, experienced professionals who will share contacts and leverage their network for your success.

(Courtesy: Joan Roberts)

Our Team:

Faculty: Dr. Somali Gupta (India) and Anil Behal (PA)
Laura Hauser (CA)
Sairamesh (India)
Mike Halperin (MA)
Preeti Kachru (India)
Sue Nieboer (MI)
Subodh Mullick (India)
Barrett McBride (CA)
Errica Moustaki (UK)
Cynthia Rogers (UK)
Balaji Renganathan (India)
Dr. Archana Tyagi (Switzerland)
Steven S. Rolfe, MD (PA)
Terry Hildebrandt (CO)
Ida Sathya (India)
Allan Smith (MO)
Dr. Nagendra Singh (India)
Jim Oher (NY)
Donna Read (VA)
Debbra Bronstad (CA)

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