Here’s a mistake I see all the time:

Coaches assume they can take their 1:1 skills and just… scale them to a group.

Then reality hits.

Someone dominates the conversation. Two members clash. The quiet person hasn’t spoken in three sessions. You’re not sure when to intervene and when to let things unfold.

Suddenly, you realize: group coaching is substantially different than 1:1.

You need to know how to:

• • Facilitate difficult situations without derailing the whole group
  • Manage interpersonal issues that arise between members
  • Balance participation so everyone gets value
  • Make real-time facilitation decisions that energize instead of leaving people stuck

This isn’t something you wing. It’s a skill set you develop.

That’s why the International Group Coaching Association exists—and why they’re currently the only organization offering group coaching-specific certification.

They help you hone your craft, get supervision from experienced facilitators, and grow in excellence as a group coach.

If you’re serious about group coaching, don’t just jump in and hope for the best. Get trained. Get support. Get excellent.

You wouldn’t practice therapy without training. Don’t facilitate groups without it either.