Effective Group Coaching

Group coaching is rapidly becoming the preferred coaching option for businesses and individuals. Effective Group Coaching is a practical, resource rich, hands-on guide for the group coaching facilitator in one of the fastest growing new disciplines. Organizations, community groups and individuals are discovering that group coaching is an exciting and sustainable model and process for learning and growth. Written for internal and external coaches, HR professionals, trainers and facilitators wanting to expand their work into this area, this book provides tested methodologies and tools and tips. Both new and seasoned coaches will find the book a practical roadmap and go-to guide when designing, implementing and marketing their own group coaching programs. Case studies highlight how group coaching programs are being delivered globally through corporate and public prgrams, virtually and in person. Also, the author's dedicated web site offers resources and articles available for downloading.

"Jennifer Britton has penned another winner! With From One to Many, Jennifer not only gives us a bird’s-eye-view perspective, but she also delves into the details we need to be successful as group and team coaches. I'm eager to incorporate this new material—not only into my course curriculum—but also into my own group coaching programs." —Jory H. Fisher, JD, www.JoryFisher.com “This remarkable resource gives coaches the necessary tools to expand their effectiveness and offer a group experience of connection and collaboration, providing an exceptional experience for many.” —Sandy Miller, MA, CPCC, ACC, www.revolutionizingdivorce.com "From One to Many is a must-read for coaches, whether experienced or new to group and team coaching. Jennifer combines extensive research, personal and peer experiences, practical applications, and a comprehensive set of tools and resources to deliver another excellent book for professional coaches." —Janice LaVore-Fletcher, MMC, BCC, President, Christian Coach Institute Practical tips, tools, and insight on successful team and group coaching engagements As professional development budgets at many organizations remain flat or even shrink due to financial pressures, coaches and human resources leaders are looking for new ways to do more with less funding. Team coaching—which may span intact teams, project teams and virtual teams—and group coaching—spanning both organizational and public contexts—offer a solution to this developmental puzzle. Unfortunately, there are few practical resources available that address the best practices for team and group coaching. From One to Many fills that gap for coaches, leaders, and human resources professionals. The book explains how to integrate the practice into an organization and how to maximize it to full effect. One of the only books on the market that explores in-depth the related topics of team and group coaching Written by the founder of a performance improvement consultancy who is also a popular speaker on the subject Features new content specifically for practitioners in coaching, human resources, performance improvement and related fields

My longtime colleague Ginger Cockerham has provided a must-have/must-read blueprint for all coaches who want to launch and thrive in a group coaching practice. Even those considering their options would do well to consult this step-by-step model, complete with a rich set of examples and case studies. It’s all here, presented with a clear and engaging approach. —JUDY FELD, MCC, MS, AUTHOR OF SMARTMATCH ALLIANCES, PAST PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION, COFOUNDER, EXECUTIVE AND PROFESSIONAL COACHING PROGRAM, UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS Ginger is the definitive expert and master of this realm of coaching. Her book reflects her commitment to learning, impact, and excellence in group coaching. —GARRY SCHLEIFER, PCC, ICF VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLISHER AND CEO, CHOICE THE MAGAZINE OF PROFESSIONAL COACHING Ginger has designed a clear blueprint for enrolling and coaching groups of like-minded or positioned people. When I reviewed the manuscript I thought aloud, “I wish I had written this!” —DARELYN DJ MITSCH, MCC, PAST PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION, AND AUTHOR OF TEAM ADVANTAGE, THE COMPLETE COACHING GUIDE FOR TEAM TRANSFORMATION, PFEIFFER/WILEY 2010 Ginger has done a magnificent job in creating a practical and up-to-date approach to successfully coaching groups. Not only has she provided excellent tools, but she also shares case studies that bring the tools to life. This book is a must-have for anyone that is considering coaching groups. —PAMELA RICHARDE, MCC, DIRECTOR OF TRAINING, COACHINC.COM, PAST PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION When it comes to group coaching, Ginger Cockerham is the master. She knows the powerful formula for turning a group of people into big results. In her new book, Group Coaching: A Comprehensive Blueprint, you can tap into this magic formula for your own coaching groups” —KAY CANNON, MBA, MCC, PAST PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL COACH FEDERATION If you want to be a great coach either in private practice or as a team leader in an organization, then you must study and live this book on group coaching by Coach Ginger. With this book you will learn, step-by-step, how to create vibrant winning environments for people through the group coaching experience. With these tools you will attract the right players to your team, create a deep sense of community and provide a forum for shared wisdom, full self-expression, and extraordinary results. Read it. Live it. Share it. —COACH DAVE BUCK, MBA, MCC, CEO COACHVILLE AND LIFEVILLE Whether you want to become a coach or just want to improve your coaching skills, Group Coaching can help you create a successful and sustainable business helping individuals, companies, and organizations achieve their objectives. Ginger Cockerham, an executive coach with an international group coaching business, shares how to build and hone your coaching skills. You’ll learn • differences between group coaching and traditional methods of leading and facilitating; • skills, tools, and processes for developing and enhancing your expertise; • marketing strategies to attract ongoing groups to coach. As you explore multiple group coaching case studies and models from experienced coaches and coach teams, you’ll discover how to create an environment of collaboration. This, in turn, helps your clients enhance their creativity and success. Get insider information on what works well and what to avoid in group coaching with this detailed guidebook. Equip yourself with the tools and knowledge you need to excel as a coach with Group Coaching: A Comprehensive Blueprint.

The world’s challenges are becoming more and more complex and adapting to those challenges will increasingly come from teams of people innovating together. The Practitioner’s Handbook of Team Coaching provides a dedicated and systematic guide to some of the most fundamental issues concerning the practice of team coaching. It seeks to enhance practice through illustrating and exploring an array of contextual issues and complexities entrenched in it. The aim of the volume is to provide a comprehensive overview of the field and, furthermore, to enhance the understanding and practice of team coaching. To do so, the editorial team presents, synthesizes and integrates relevant theories, research and practices that comprise and undergird team coaching. This book is, therefore, an invaluable specialist tool for team coaches of all levels; from novice to seasoned practitioners. With team coaching assuming an even more prominent place in institutional and organizational contexts nowadays, the book is bound to become an indispensable resource for any coaching training course, as well as a continuing professional development tool. This book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in coaching, in both practice and educational settings. It will be of use not only for professional coaches, but also for leaders, managers, HR professionals, learners and educators, in the business, public, independent and voluntary sectors.

The fun and effective way to BOOST ENGAGEMENT and PRODUCTIVITY Teams that enjoy working together operate on a whole different energy level than teams that don't. They break down silos. They build stronger relationships. They retain what they have learned. And THEY DRIVE RESULTS. The Big Book of Team Coaching Games provides the structure and games you need to build and manage powerful teams. Packed with dozens of physical and verbal activities, it leads you step-by-step through the process of teaching team members how to identify their values, leverage their strengths, and reach their goals--and have fun while they’re doing it! Nothing can stop the momentum of a team that wants to get things done. The Big Book of Team Coaching Games is the ideal playbook for making sure your teams contribute more than their share to the bottom line.

Organizations are most effective when the teams responsible for their success function to the best of their ability. When the relationships within the team work well and all members have a clear focus, the team is able to achieve goals more easily. Leadership Team Coaching is a roadmap for those who have the responsibility of developing a leadership team. It provides a thorough explanation of the key elements of team coaching and is filled with practical tools and techniques to facilitate optimum performance across virtual teams, international teams, executive boards and other teams. The fully updated 3rd edition of Leadership Team Coaching brings together the latest research in leadership teams and team coaching along with numerous examples to illustrate how to develop people from disparate groups into a high-performing team. With new international case studies throughout as well as a new chapter on systemic coaching, the book covers the five disciplines of team performance, how to select team members, how the relationship of the coach and the team develops through stages, how CEOs can foster effective teams with shared leadership, how to choose the best team coach and more to facilitate effective leadership teams.

Group Coaching is everything you need to run successful coaching sessions effectively. Based on 20 years of HR, consulting and practical coaching experience, this book offers tools, tips, ideas, different perspectives and easy-to-use templates. Group coaching on its own is a powerful tool and when linked to your talent strategy becomes the means to optimize collective talent in any organization.