Online Group Coaching: How It Works And Which Session Is Right For You
- Ross Thompson
- 6 days ago
- 7 min read
Discover how an online coaching group works and which online group coaching session is right for you. Clarity, confidence and real progress are a session away!
If you’ve ever felt motivated one moment, stuck the next and then frustrated that nothing quite changes, you’re definitely not alone.
Many capable, ambitious adults reach a point where they know they want more clarity, confidence or direction, but don’t know where to start or who to turn to.
One-to-one coaching feels intense or intimidating for some. But then going it alone may also not have worked. Generic self-help content just scratches the surface.
That’s where an online coaching group can make a genuine difference.
No motivational pep talks or vague discussions.
A structured, focused space where insight turns into action and where momentum becomes sustainable.
This article explains exactly how online group coaching works, who it’s for and how to choose the right online coaching session for you.
What Is An Online Coaching Group?
An online coaching group is a structured, facilitated coaching experience delivered live online, with a small group of people who share similar challenges, goals or stages of life.
Unlike social media lives or generic webinars, online group coaching sessions are:
Interactive.
Purpose-driven.
Designed to create real change by giving you strategies and guidance you can takeaway and use.
Participants are guided through specific topics, themes, reflections, strategies and practical tools with the added benefit of learning from others who get it.
What makes online group coaching powerful?
Perspective – you quickly realise you’re not the only one feeling this way.
Accountability – action feels easier when you’re not doing it alone.
Momentum – progress happens faster in the right environment.
Clarity – hearing others articulate what you’ve struggled to name is powerful.
For many people, an online coaching group is the perfect middle ground between self-help and one-to-one coaching.
Who Is Online Group Coaching For?
Online group coaching sessions work particularly well for people who are:
Ambitious adults who feel stuck
You know you’re capable of more, but motivation feels inconsistent and direction feels blurred.
Parents under pressure
You’re juggling responsibilities, emotional load and expectations, and you need clarity, not more ideas and advice that leaves you feeling overwhelmed.
Professionals who are stalling
You’re competent and committed, but confidence, boundaries or burnout are starting to creep in.
People who want change — not endless talking
You don’t want to “vent”. You want practical tools, insight and forward movement.
If you recognise yourself in any of these, an online coaching group gives you structure without pressure and support without dependency.
What Happens In My Online Coaching Sessions?
All of my online group coaching sessions are:
Live and interactive.
Grounded in real-world experience.
Focused on outcomes, not just "lovely ideas".
Designed to create clarity quickly for you.
You won’t ever be put on the spot. You won’t be asked to share more than you’re comfortable with and you won’t leave with vague ideas you don’t know how to use.
Instead, you’ll gain:
Clear insight into what’s holding you back.
Practical tools you can apply immediately.
A stronger understanding of yourself.
Confidence in your next steps.
Each session is deliberately structured to move people from feeling stuck to feeling capable and in control.
My Online Group Coaching Sessions Explained
Below is a breakdown of some of the current online coaching group sessions I offer, so you can see which online coaching group best fits where you are right now.
Your Starting Point – Become Your Best Self
If you feel overwhelmed, unsure or disconnected from your goals, this is where to begin.
This online coaching group is designed for adults who:
Feel stuck or directionless.
Know something needs to change.
Want clarity without pressure.
What you’ll gain:
Clear understanding of your current barriers.
Direction on what actually matters to you.
A practical starting point that feels achievable.
Renewed motivation rooted in clarity.
This one-hour session often becomes the turning point for people who’ve been “thinking about change” for a long time.
Empowerment – Reach Your Potential
This powerful, three hour online coaching session is for those who are ready to step up but feel held back by doubt, habits or environment.
It’s particularly powerful for:
Ambitious adults who have lost momentum.
People who struggle to back themselves.
Those who feel capable, but inconsistent.
You’ll work on:
Confidence and self-belief.
Personal standards and boundaries.
Reconnecting with your ambition.
Turning intention into consistent action.
This online group coaching session creates noticeable shifts in mindset and self-trust. You can see more details about this empowerment life coaching session here!
Elevate Your Self-Esteem
Low self-esteem doesn’t always look obvious. Quite often, it shows up as overthinking or people-pleasing. For others, it can look like always putting everybody else first.
This online coaching group supports adults who:
Doubt themselves despite evidence that they know what they're doing.
Struggle to speak up or own the space around them.
Feel confident in some areas, but not others.
You’ll leave with:
A clearer, kinder relationship with yourself.
Tools to challenge self-doubt.
Stronger emotional resilience.
Increased confidence in daily life.
This is not about becoming someone else. This is about reclaiming who you already are. Click here if you want to find out more about confidence coaching online.
Burnout: Recover & Reset
Burnout isn’t just tiredness. It’s emotional exhaustion, mental overload and feeling completely disconnected from yourself.
This online coaching session is for adults who:
Feel drained or flat.
Are constantly “switched on”.
Know something isn’t sustainable.
The focus is on:
Understanding burnout properly.
Resetting expectations and boundaries.
Recovering energy and clarity.
Creating healthier ways of moving forward.
Many people realise in this session that burnout is a signal and one they need to act on with the right strategies. Reset your energy today by securing your spot on an upcoming session!
Other Online Group Coaching Sessions I Offer:
Take Back Control (Challenging Teenagers) – 90 minute session Support for parents managing challenging teenage behaviour, providing practical strategies to regain calm and influence.
Responding To Mental Health In Teenagers – 1 hour session Guidance for parents on understanding and responding effectively to young people’s mental health needs, especially if your child is stuck on a waiting list for statutory support.
Access & Attend School – 1 hour session Practical support for parents navigating school attendance challenges and promoting consistent engagement. This session also helps parents to work effectively with schools and to understand how they can also help.
Preventing Permanent Exclusion – 90 minute session Strategies to help parents and carers prevent school exclusion and maintain positive relationships with education providers.
Online Safety - 90 minute session Essential guidance for parents on keeping children safe online, understanding risks and setting effective boundaries. Aimed at those parents who consider themselves "not tech-savvy".
Group Safeguarding Supervision – 90 minute session A professional-focused session providing reflective support, accountability and safeguarding guidance for professionals who are child-facing and whose roles include safeguarding and child protection. I also offer one-to-one safeguarding supervision basis.
Strategic Mentoring Training – 2 hour session Designed for professionals, this session equips mentors (and those wanting to become mentors) with the skills to empower young people effectively.
Strategic Leadership & Management Training – 2 hour Leadership training for professionals looking to enhance team management, strategy and organisational impact.
The Solo Startup Toolkit – 2 hour session Practical guidance for first-time solo business owners who are setting up on their own, who are not quite sure where to start but are willing to put in their time and energy to learn and build sustainable progress online.
Online Group Coaching Vs One-To-One Coaching
A common question is: “Should I choose group coaching or one-to-one coaching?”
Here’s a simple way to decide.
Online group coaching is ideal if:
You want shared insight and perspective.
You value structure and guided discussion.
You benefit from learning alongside others.
You want a cost-effective way to move forward.
You like the idea of a one-off targeted session, which gives you an opportunity to take what you learn and use it yourself afterwards.
One-to-one coaching is better if:
You want highly personalised focus.
You’re dealing with something very specific.
You prefer complete privacy.
Many people start with an online coaching group and later move into one-to-one coaching once they’ve gained clarity.
There’s no “right” choice, it's just about you taking the next step that is right for you.
Why Online Coaching Groups Work So Well
From experience, online group coaching works because it changes the environment people are thinking in.
Growth rarely happens in isolation. Neither does clarity.
And confidence rarely grows without any challenge and support.
An online coaching group:
Raises standards.
Normalises growth.
Creates momentum.
Makes change feel possible.
People often leave surprised by how much shifts for them in a short space of time.
Is An Online Coaching Group Right For You?
Ask yourself:
Do I feel capable, but stuck?
Do I want clarity without feeling overwhelmed?
Do I benefit from structure and guidance?
Am I ready to take responsibility for change?
If the answer is yes, an online coaching group is likely a very good fit for you.
You don’t need to have everything figured out. You just need to be willing to start.
Find Out More About My Online Coaching Groups
If you’re ready to move forward with clarity, confidence and practical support, one of my online group coaching sessions could be exactly what you need.
Explore the upcoming sessions and book your place here:
If you’re unsure which session fits you best, a short conversation can help you decide. Just get in touch and I'd be happy to help you!
You don’t have to stay stuck and you don’t have to do this alone.
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