Coaching Settings

Choosing the type of coaching that is right for you and your team is an important decision. Understanding the differences between the various types of coaching can help.

Coaching is delivered in one or more of three different settings: one-on-one coaching, also notated as 1:1 coaching, group coaching, and team coaching.

1:1 Coaching

In a one-on-one setting, an individual works privately with the coach, at their own pace. 100% of the coach’s attention is focused directly on the individual, their interests, struggles, and pursuits.

Top 3 benefits of one-on-one coaching include:

• increased confidence

• gaining of clarity and perspective

• increased capacity for positive action

Go to How Coaching Works to learn more about the 1:1 coaching process.

Group Coaching

Group coaching leverages the wisdom and experience of others to achieve individual goals. Individuals are grouped by common interests or pursuits within similar peer groups. Typically, group members do not know each other prior to participating in the group.

Top 3 benefits of group coaching, in addition to the benefits of one-on-one coaching, include:

• expanded awareness (of self and others)

• enhanced communication skills

• relationship building / community
  

Team Coaching

Team coaching leverages the group process to achieve organizational goals. Typically the team is already formed (also known as being “intact”) prior to engaging in team coaching. Participants work together to reach the same goal. As a secondary outcome, team members may also work on individual objectives within the team dynamic.

Top 4 benefits of team coaching include:

• clarity of purpose

• strengthened team unity

• team cohesiveness

Commonalities Between Settings

In all settings, coaching provides a psychologically safe, judgement-free space to talk through challenges, ideate possibilities, and define forward-thinking action that aligns with your purpose and values.