Types of Coaching

A hand is writing on a chalkboard

A hand is writing on a chalkboard
Types of Coaching

One-on-One Coaching

One-on-One coaching is highly personalized and focuses on the individual’s specific requirements. This type of coaching is ideal for addressing unique challenges faced by an employee, setting individual goals, and working intensively to improve areas of expertise. In a one-on-one setting, a coach can deeply understand the employee’s work style, motivations, and personal hurdles. This close interaction also supports building a strong rapport and trust between the coach and the employee, facilitating effective communication and openness during sessions.

Group Coaching

Group coaching involves multiple participants focusing on shared interests, leadership skills, and similar goals. This format is beneficial in fostering collaboration and communication between employees who may work in different parts of an organization or different members of a community. By sharing experiences, challenges, and insights, participants learn from each other’s perspectives, enhancing the collective knowledge and cohesion of the group. Group coaching sessions also encourage the development of interpersonal skills which are vital for a harmonious and productive workplace environment. Through this collaborative learning experience, employees can also form supportive networks that help them feel more connected and engaged with their team and the organization.

Team Coaching

Team coaching involved people who are working on a shared project, objective, or other focus.  This format supports enhancing interpersonal relationships, managing conflicts, and work efficacy.  In addition to supporting individual growth and development through the work on interpersonal relationships and conflict management, team coaching serves to advance the shared objective.  The collaborative approach commonly increases productivity as well as employee engagement.  The process can serve to enhance how the team works together as well as support their creativity.

Cathy Liska

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Most blog posts here are written or curated by Cathy Liska, Guide from the Side®, CDP, MCC.

Cathy is CEO/Founder of the Center for Coaching Certification, CCC. As Guide from the Side®, she is a sought-after trainer and coach with over 30 years of experience in business management and ownership. Cathy built her diverse team at CCC that includes trainers, customer service, and coaches. She was Co-Leader for ICF’s Ethics Community of Practice, on the Leadership Team for the review and updating of the Code of Ethics in 2024, and active in the Ethics Water Cooler. To ensure she stays current in related areas of expertise, Cathy has earned the following: ICF’s Master Certified Coach (MCC), Certified Coach Trainer, Certified Consumer Credit Counselor, Certificate of Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, Grief Support Group Facilitator, Certified in the Drucker Self-Assessment Tool, Certified Apartment Manager, Certified Civil and Family Mediator, and Certified in DISC.

Cathy’s clients range from attorneys to corporate executives, government to nonprofit, entrepreneurs to children, under or unemployed to newly retired. She specializes in communication, management, conflict, and leadership. Her personal mission statement is “People.” Cathy is known for her passion to serve others so they achieve the results they want.

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