Q: What is Group Coaching at ExecOnline?
A: Group Coaching is a collaborative session where a professional coach facilitates discussions among peers. It focuses on uncovering challenges, brainstorming opportunities, and exploring strategies within a specific leadership theme. These sessions are interactive and designed to encourage sharing and collective problem-solving.
Q: How are Group Coaching sessions structured?
A: Each session is 60 minutes long and includes:
A brief introduction and agenda review (for first sessions).
A debrief on actions from the last session.
Exploration of challenges and opportunities related to the session theme.
A commitment to actionable steps to implement learnings.
Q: What is the role of the coach during Group Coaching sessions?
A: The coach acts as a thought partner, advocate, and facilitator. They create a safe, confidential environment for sharing, brainstorming, and collaboration. While they may offer insights based on their expertise, they do not prescribe solutions or provide direct instructions.
Q: What is expected of me during Group Coaching sessions?
A: Your role is to actively participate with an open and exploratory mindset. Share your challenges and opportunities, engage with peers, and take notes to reflect on the insights gained. Before sessions, prepare by reflecting on your unique challenges and scheduling a quiet space.
Q: What should I do if I cannot attend a scheduled session?
A: If you’re unable to attend, please email coaching@execonline.com or decline the meeting invite on your calendar. Sessions are not recorded to maintain confidentiality, but you can connect with peers to catch up on key takeaways.
Q: How do I access Group Coaching sessions?
A: You’ll receive a registration email to set up your account on the ExecOnline platform. Instructions for joining sessions will be included in your calendar invites. You can also log in to the platform and join directly 10 minutes before the session starts.
Q: What are the themes explored in Inclusive Leadership coaching?
A: Themes include:
Shaping organizational culture to promote equity.
Leading inclusively to retain and develop talent.
Practicing approaches that foster belonging and advocate for team members.
These are explored across three sessions focusing on enterprise, team, and individual levels.
Q: Can I see who my coach will be before the session?
A: ExecOnline partners with a global network of certified and experienced coaches. While your specific coach may not be listed in pre-session materials, they are selected based on their expertise in the session’s theme.
Q: What languages are available for Group Coaching sessions?
A: ExecOnline offers coaching sessions in 14 languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Mandarin, and more. Coaches are located across 12 time zones to accommodate global participants.