Why Group Coaching Might Be the Support You’ve Been Looking For
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things in your personal growth journey but still feel stuck, inconsistent, or alone in it—group coaching might be exactly what’s missing.
Group coaching sits beautifully between one-on-one coaching and self-paced personal development. It offers guidance, structure, accountability, and community—without the pressure or isolation that can come from trying to change everything on your own.
In this post, I’ll walk you through what group coaching really is, how it works, who it’s best suited for, and why it can be one of the most powerful (and underrated) ways to create meaningful, lasting change.
What Is Group Coaching?
Group coaching is a structured coaching experience where a small group of people work toward personal growth goals together, guided by a professional coach.
Unlike workshops or courses, group coaching isn’t about passively consuming information. It’s about:
Live coaching and reflection
Guided discussion and shared insight
Skill-building and mindset work
Accountability and momentum
Learning with and from others
Everyone comes with their own goals, challenges, and experiences—but the group moves through a shared framework that supports growth across multiple areas of life.
At Soulful Strides, group coaching is designed to feel safe, supportive, grounded, and deeply human—not performative, competitive, or overwhelming.
Why Group Coaching Works So Well
There’s a reason humans have always grown in communities.
Here’s what makes group coaching uniquely powerful:
1. You Realise You’re Not Alone
One of the biggest barriers to change is the belief that you’re the only one struggling like this.
In group coaching, people often say:
“I thought it was just me.”
“I didn’t realise others felt this way too.”
That shared understanding reduces shame, increases self-compassion, and creates emotional safety—making change easier and more sustainable.
2. You Learn Through Shared Experience
You don’t just learn from me as the coach—you learn from:
How others approach challenges
The questions they ask
The breakthroughs they have
Often, someone else’s insight will land in exactly the way you need, even if you didn’t know how to articulate it yourself.
3. Accountability Feels Supportive (Not Punishing)
In group coaching, accountability isn’t about pressure or guilt.
It’s about:
Being witnessed in your intentions
Checking in regularly
Feeling encouraged to keep going
Knowing you’ll be showing up to a group where people genuinely care makes follow-through feel natural, not forced.
4. You Get Structure Without Rigidity
Many people crave structure—but resist anything that feels too strict or controlling.
Group coaching offers:
A clear rhythm
Consistent sessions
Intentional focus areas
…while still leaving room for flexibility, individuality, and real life.
Who Is Group Coaching Best For?
Group coaching is ideal if you:
Want support but don’t need (or want) intensive 1:1 coaching
Feel motivated by shared momentum
Value connection and conversation
Learn well through reflection and discussion
Want consistent personal development without burnout
It’s especially powerful for people who:
Feel stuck in cycles of overthinking or inconsistency
Are working on boundaries, confidence, emotional regulation, or self-trust
Want to feel more grounded, intentional, and aligned
Are navigating transitions or growth phases
You don’t need to be “good at sharing” or have everything figured out. You just need a willingness to show up as you are.
How Group Coaching Differs From Therapy or Courses
This is a common question—and an important one.
Group Coaching vs Therapy
Therapy often focuses on healing the past and processing trauma.
Group coaching focuses on:
Present-day patterns
Future-oriented change
Skill-building and mindset shifts
It’s not about diagnosing or analysing you—it’s about supporting you to live more intentionally and sustainably.
Group Coaching vs Online Courses
Courses are information-based.
Group coaching is integration-based.
You don’t just learn concepts—you:
Apply them
Reflect on them
Get coached through resistance
Stay consistent over time
What Happens in a Group Coaching Session?
While every program has its own structure, a typical Soulful Strides group coaching session includes:
Grounding and intention-setting
A core theme or teaching (e.g. boundaries, self-trust, emotional resilience)
Guided reflection or journaling
Open coaching and discussion
Practical takeaways for the week ahead
You can share as much or as little as you like. Listening is participation too.
The Hidden Benefit: Identity-Level Change
One of the most powerful outcomes of group coaching isn’t just doing things differently—it’s becoming someone different.
Over time, people start to see themselves as:
Someone who shows up
Someone who reflects instead of reacts
Someone who honours their needs
Someone who follows through
That identity shift is what creates long-term change.
Is Group Coaching Worth the Investment?
If you’ve tried:
Doing it alone
Starting strong then losing momentum
Consuming content without real change
…group coaching can be a game-changer.
You’re investing in:
Consistency
Support
Perspective
Sustainable growth
And you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.
Ready to Explore Group Coaching?
If you’re craving connection, clarity, and steady progress—group coaching could be the next aligned step for you.
I offer online group coaching experiences designed to support real humans living real lives—without pressure to be perfect.
👉 Learn more about upcoming group coaching for 2026 here
