Introduction to Group Coaching

The Art of Facilitating Transformative Group Coaching

Group coaching can be a powerful way to support growth, connection, and collective insight—but facilitating meaningful group sessions requires more than simply gathering people in a room. It takes structure, presence, and a deep understanding of group dynamics.

This 75-minute on-demand class provides a practical introduction to the core skills every health and wellness coach needs to lead inclusive and effective group coaching sessions. Guided by experienced educators Kerri Weishoff and Kris Kniefel, you’ll explore real-world techniques that support trust-building, safety, and participation so that you can step into group facilitation with clarity and confidence.

Whether you’re preparing to launch your first group or looking to strengthen your current skills, this class offers tools you can apply right away.

What You'll Learn...

• Acknowledge the importance of ground rules and implementing them.

• Practice mindful awareness techniques to ground participants in the learning container.

• Learn facilitation techniques to manage group dynamics.

• Demonstrate best practices in facilitation techniques to ensure the inclusion and respect of diverse learning styles.

What’s Included

• 75-Minute On-Demand Keynote Series Class

• Certificate of Completion + 1 CEU (upon receiving passing score on quiz) (NBHWC-approved: CEA-000178-4)

• Bonus: Group Coaching Facilitation Techniques

• Bonus: Lifetime Access to All Class Materials & Resources

Meet Your Facilitators

Kerri Weishoff, MS, CCC-SLP, NBC-HWC Kerri is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach and experienced educator with over 25 years in speech-language pathology and integrative health. She mentors students through NBHWC-approved programs at the VA and University of Minnesota, and develops CEU content across the University of Wisconsin system. Kerri is known for her practical, compassionate teaching style and her focus on whole-person healing and client-centered care.

Kris Kniefel, MA, NBC-HWC Kris is a National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, educator, and mentor with a background in functional medicine and mind-body wellness. She teaches in the VA’s Whole Health Coaching Program and has led wellness courses across the University of Wisconsin system. Kris brings an experiential, grounded approach to her teaching, helping coaches build skills and confidence through connection, reflection, and practice.

Accessing Your Class

After checkout, you’ll receive an email with instructions to access your training in the Wellspired Student Learning Portal.

Getting Your CEU

Once you watch the class and complete the quiz inside the Learning Portal, your Certificate of Completion (1 CEU) will be delivered to your inbox within 15 minutes.