“Coach Bites”
Group Reflective Inquiry Sessions
the benefits of group reflective inquiry in a work setting
“Coach Bites” group reflective inquiry sessions are mini-workshops that offer an opportunity for small groups of co-workers to pause and take a gentle self-sustaining breath in the middle of the workday. These sessions are intended to be voluntary and are designed to offer a reflective and calming self check-in during the day in a facilitated, neutral and supportive setting.
I developed “Coach Bites” Group Inquiry sessions in response to a perceived need in many workplaces today for more meaningful and supportive connection among co-workers. The revolution in work styles that has occurred as a result of the increase in remote and hybrid work since 2020 has often led to experiences of isolation that can affect our sense of well-being, accomplishment and productivity.
These reflective pauses provide an excellent way to foster genuine connection and mutual understanding between colleagues who are working either in-office or remotely.
Offering a space for a regular, facilitated check in experience to leadership teams, employees and/or staff provides a way for company leaders to demonstrate their organization’s commitment to staff well-being in the work place. These informal, reflective gatherings help to build positive, mutually supportive relationships among colleagues.
They work well as a regular weekly or bi-weekly “downtime” period for small groups, or as an optional lunch-time “Brown Bag” type offering.
Giving teams and/or staff the option to join informal reflective gatherings that meet regularly has the effect of increasing mutual trust and confidence while improving communication and collaboration, bringing a deepened sense of shared purpose into the workspace.
What group inquiry sessions do not include:
These reflective sessions allow participants to settle into their personal experience in a supportive and confidential environment. As such they are not intended to address the following services, which are provided by other professionals:
Mentoring or training.
Consulting or advising.
Situational problem-solving.
Measured data or reporting.
complimentary information session
If you think your business or organization will benefit Group Reflective Inquiry Sessions, you are invited to request a complimentary information session and my group session rates.
how do online group sessions work?
Sessions are offered to staff internally as an optional reflective activity. Descriptive handouts can be found here. Interested staff members are welcome contact our scheduling service directly to sign up for available session time slots.
Sessions convene via Zoom at the allotted time.
The typical session structure:
Brief Introductory comments and session parameters and structure.
Guided self-grounding exercise.
Presentation of session topic, exercise or questions to consider. Topic examples: What does in mean to be present during your work day? What does motivation mean to you? Where are you your best self?
Breakouts of two or three peers for reflective inquiry.
Return to main room to share learnings and impacts.
Closing
session length
Group Reflective Inquiry Sessions are 50 minutes long.
rates
Contact me to review rates for Group Inquiry Sessions.
frequency and duration
The frequency and duration of Group Reflective Inquiry Sessions are specified by your organization’s needs. The typical frequency is weekly and durations can vary from several weeks to a year or more, depending on the priorities and mission of your organization.