Understanding relationships in online group coaching for leaders working remotely in Canada: An interpretative phenomenological analysis

Abstract

Although existing group coaching literature has highlighted the importance of the group itself in advancing outcomes, extant research has not studied in depth how this occurs. This qualitative research aimed to address this gap by exploring leaders’ experiences of interpersonal relationships during participation in an online group coaching intervention while working remotely in Canada. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to analyse data gathered from semi-structured interviews with each of the seven participants. The findings are presented through four themes: being with others, a safe haven, exchanging support, and developing group bonds.

Keywords

• group coaching
• positive relationships
• positive psychology
• coaching
• leadership