The world of work is forever changing, but nowhere have we seen as much growth in such a short time as we have during the pandemic. One huge positive from the pandemic was the rise of peer coaching, especially in the field of leadership education and leadership development. Drawing on research from adult learning theory and adult development, participants benefit from engaging collaboratively in a reciprocal learning environment that promotes diversity of thought, challenges, and new insight. 

Peer coaching, or leadership group coaching, can play a powerful role in building authentic leadership, something that isn’t always easy in today’s world of insane schedules, challenging colleagues, and corporate red tape. These are all issues today’s emerging leaders and even experienced leaders face. The Wilbanks Consulting Group (WCG) announced a new leadership group coaching program, IMPACT Accelerator. 

By connecting with leaders in different industries from afar under the guidance of our experienced WCG leadership coaches, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact, ignite influence, and inspire change. There are numerous benefits to peer coaching, but let’s dive deeper into five reasons why every leader needs peer coaching. 

Gain a 360-Degree View of Your Leadership Style 

One of the best benefits of leadership group coaching is immersion in real-time group dynamics. With individual coaching, your coach doesn’t get to see your interactions with others. In group coaching, you’ll have opportunities to share your own experiences and get feedback from not only your coach, but also your peers. This can expose you to diverse multi-dimensional approaches to leadership, and allow you to transform your own in real-time.  

Build Key Relationships

Being a leader can be incredibly isolating, especially as you can’t share business concerns or personal matters with others, such as other employees. After spending enough time together, coaching groups tend to form long-lasting bonds. As a member of WCG’s IMPACT Accelerator program, you’ll get to meet leaders with diverse experiences you can learn from, and develop relationships with professionals like yourself in other industries. 

Learn from Diverse Peers  

Group members bring their own personalities, strengths, weaknesses, and goals. They see the world differently from you, and being able to understand their challenges helps you gain greater insight into yourself. In group work, you are constantly learning, processing, and reflecting. Not only does this help you better understand your leadership style, but it also helps you identify the blind spots that are impacting your growth. 

Improve Accountability and Deliver Feedback Effectively 

In individual coaching, you feel the accountability from your coach. In group coaching, you feel the accountability from your coach, as well as all the members. By openly sharing your goals with the group, you’ll naturally feel more accountable because of the group setting. 

It’s also true that many leaders experience challenges in receiving constructive feedback. As the group spends more time together, a safe environment naturally evolves as a solid foundation for receiving and delivering incredibly valuable feedback. 

Discover New Perspectives on Employee Engagement

Research shows leadership style has a significant impact on positive employee outcomes. Leaders that facilitate a respectful culture and recognize individual employees for their unique contributions profoundly contribute to employee well-being and engagement. As a participant in WCG’s IMPACT Accelerator cohort, you’ll explore approaches to employee engagement, share ideas with fellow leaders, and develop new methods to bring back with you to the workplace. 

Partner With WCG

Accelerating your leadership has never been easier, especially with the introduction of leadership group coaching through WCG’s IMPACT Accelerator program. If you aren’t sure leadership group coaching is for you, we welcome you to schedule a free consultation to discuss your options.