Maintain a coaching mindset
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Many coaches believe that they must be at the center of the session, and teach the group to provide value
Often this is because members of the group signed up to work with them specifically or because they have been contracted to “lead” the group. Yet, this belief couldn’t be further from the truth!
Even if members signed up to work with you specifically as a coach (e.g. in a private setting vs. a work environment), it is your role to remind them that group coaching
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In the same way that individual clients bring their own wisdom to the session, so does every single member of your group. Always regulate yourself so that you take a step back and let the group take the lead
There are many techniques to do this, including peer coaching which we highlighted previously. Other ways to do this might be breakouts or mastermind moments.
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Remember that your expertise as a group coach is in creating a safe and brave environment and in letting the group take the lead. It is also in asking excellent questions
You are not a teacher or mentor or consultant, rather, your role is to listen deeply
As a general rule, we encourage you to “toss it back to the group” by asking them what they are learning in the moment, or what a specific comment or idea brings up for them.
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