FEATURED EVENTS

Presenter: Erek J. Ostrowski, PhD, PCC

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT / 12:00 -1:00 PM MDT / 1:00 – 2:00 PM CDT / 2:00 – 3:00 PM EDT

Eligible for 1.0 Coach Continuing Education Units (1.0 Core Competency)

As organizations navigate complexity, rapid change, and the need for continuous learning, coaching is evolving to meet these demands. While team coaching is now well-established, group coaching is emerging as a powerful and distinct approach that fosters leadership development, peer learning, and meaningful connection. Backed by research and informed by theory and practice, group coaching leverages the collective wisdom of participants to drive reflection, insight, and sustained behavior change.

In this session, we’ll explore why group coaching is essential in organizations today, how it differs from team coaching, and the unique value it offers. We’ll examine the latest evidence on what makes group coaching effective, including key frameworks, psychological principles, and practitioner insights. Additionally, we’ll discuss the capabilities coaches need to develop in themselves, beyond those involved in 1:1 coaching, to skillfully coach groups.

Whether you’re an experienced coach, an HR leader, or an organizational change professional, this session will provide evidence-based insights and practical strategies to enhance your coaching impact.

Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Differentiate group coaching from team coaching and articulate why this distinction matters in organizational contexts.

• Identify the unique benefits and applications of group coaching for leadership development, peer learning, and organizational change.

• Summarize key insights from current research and practice on what makes group coaching effective.

• Recognize the core capabilities and skills needed to coach groups successfully.

Dr. Erek J. Ostrowski

Dr. Erek J. Ostrowski is a senior leadership and executive coach, educator, and expert in coaching program design. As faculty chair of the Leadership & Organizational Coaching (LOC) master’s concentration at the University of Pennsylvania, he helps shape the future of the coaching profession through innovative curriculum design, research and thought leadership.

As the founder of Verve Coaching, Erek partners with senior leaders and organizations to navigate rapid change and design systemic coaching interventions that drive transformation and sustainable growth. A recognized leader in group coaching research and practice, his pioneering work in entrepreneurial firms earned him a Harnisch Fellowship from the Harvard-McLean Institute of Coaching. He also co-edited Innovations in Leadership Coaching: Research and Practice and serves as a board member of the Graduate School Alliance for Education in Coaching (GSAEC).

Erek is committed to research-driven practice with a PhD in Organizational Development and Change from Fielding Graduate University and credentials from the International Coach Federation (ICF) and Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE). Whether coaching executives, facilitating leadership groups or designing coaching applications and programs, he fosters dynamic learning environments that inspire reflection, action, and lasting impact.

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