Learning Circles

Strengthen Leadership Potential: Engaging Programs to Build High-Performing Teams and Essential Leadership Skills.

Leverage the Wisdom of the We
Learning Circles, Group Coaching, Round Tables

Empower individuals at every level with customized or pre-designed group programs. People learn best from peers, which is why Mentor Programs are so popular. Led by expert group coaches, these facilitated learning circles make sure to leverage the wisdom of the group and tackle real-world challenges, practice on-the-job skills with your peers that strengthen cross-functional relationships, and drive collaboration that lasts far beyond the sessions.

Remote, In Person, Hybrid Sessions Options

Each circle has 5-8 sessions on a specific topic aligned with the organization’s needs. Each circle has 8-12 participants and is facilitated by a certified group coach. You can choose to have the sessions remotely, in person, or hybrid.

Integrated Peer Coaching
in Each Program

In our learning circle, participants will work together to improve their skills through peer coaching. We use a hands-on "real play" approach to tackle real work challenges. This helps everyone develop important skills like listening, asking questions, and being curious—skills they can use right away while working on work challenges. This method is efficient and offers lasting benefits for your organization. Participants will practice these skills throughout the process, ensuring they’re ready to apply them immediately.

Customized & Pre-Designed Offerings

Our leadership programs can be tailored to meet your team’s specific needs, or you can opt for our pre-designed programs, which are ideal for technical leaders transitioning to people leadership roles. Whether for team leaders or CEOs, our programs emphasize essential skills such as communication, effective conversations, building trust, leading people, and empowering leaders to make a significant organizational impact during periods of growth and change.

Beyond the Circle

When the program concludes, the circle often continues independently.
Some groups meet without a coach, while others form subgroups for peer interactions or one-on-one meetings. This collaboration leads to more introductions to people, resources, and ideas, fostering a culture that encourages connection and innovation.

Explore Our Model - Create a Impact

Infographic illustrating a coaching process cycle with four steps: Explore, Peer Coaching, Reflect/Decide, Leverage. Includes repeatable goal of building connection, trust, and human-centric skills. Features icons of people using laptops. Arrows indicate cyclical process. By Coaching Connection LLC.

The Value of Learning Circles and Peer Learning

Harvard Business Review study found that employees who engage in peer learning retain knowledge 70% more effectively than those in traditional training programs.

  • We Work In Groups and We Learn in Groups

    One-on-one coaching is great, but it does not address how you interact and show up in a group setting (which is often different from with the coach). Learning circles let you learn more about yourself as part of a group.

  • See Different Perspectives

    You see things you might have missed when surrounded by people with different backgrounds, experiences, and cultures. That’s how real learning happens.

  • We Create a Safe Space to Learn and Practice

    Listening, giving feedback, asking questions, leading tough conversations—you use these skills in all our learning circles, not just talk about them.

  • Built-in Accountability

    Most people don’t get enough honest feedback, and they tend to soften the edges. In a learning circle, your peers challenge you, hold you accountable, and push you toward real, actionable next steps to support your growth (and your team’s growth).

  • Connections That Last

    The best part? These aren’t just one-off sessions. You leave with a trusted network that sticks with you beyond the program.

Closing Leadership Gaps in Tech and Bio Industries

How can you equip your leaders to be ready for what’s next?

How do we create a system where leadership and growth evolve together? According to Gartner (2025), many HR executives doubt their leaders’ ability to manage change—and they’re not wrong. McKinsey reports that 70% of transformations fail, not due to bad leadership, but because of:

  • Change fatigue – Constant shifts leave employees and leaders overwhelmed.

  • Siloed decision-making – Departments move at different speeds, blocking alignment.

  • Lack of leadership development – Growth outpaces leaders' ability to develop people skills.

  1. From Problem Solvers to Empowering Others to Problem Solve

    As highly skilled technical experts transition into leadership roles, they must shift from being problem solvers to empowering their teams to become problem solvers. Our tailored programs are designed for technical leaders, from first-time managers to startup founders stepping into leadership positions. These programs emphasize key areas such as communication, conversational skills, giving and receiving feedback, and effective people leadership.

  2. Leading in the Age of AI: Preparing Your Leaders for the Future Workforce

    As AI agents and humans begin to work side by side in bio and tech environments, what does it mean to lead in this new landscape? What emotional intelligence will leaders need to navigate this shift effectively? Let’s be proactive and equip your leaders today to thrive in tomorrow’s AI-powered workforce.

  3. How Can You Build Leaders at Every Level

    We align learning with leadership levels to engage leaders at every stage of their journey.

    • Enhance Your Existing Programs with Our Peer Coaching System:
      Would you like to integrate our peer coaching approach into your current mentor-mentee or leadership programs? Instead of relying on costly coaching solutions, we offer scalable systems that enhance your existing efforts.

    • Enhance Innovation & Problem-Solving: Our group coaching model empowers teams to tackle challenges collaboratively, sharpen critical thinking, and develop coaching skills—eliminating bottlenecks so leaders can focus on strategy and growth.

Partner with us to develop leaders who will shape your organization’s future. Let’s create a lasting ripple effect during times of growth and change—because transformation in your organization never stops.

Connect, Learn, Thrive:
Explore Our Learning Circles Programs

At Your Best: Leadership for
Peak Performers

This program invests in the growth of future leaders and top talent. Participants will explore their unique leadership qualities, values, and strengths and learn how to align these with the needs of others. By preparing to step into leadership roles, they will drive change and foster growth across the organization. This learning circle creates a ripple effect, unlocking potential and paving the way for both personal and organizational success.

Growth Supporting Add-Ons for the Program:
The program includes a personalized strength assessment and individual coaching sessions, which provide a customized approach to leadership development and success.

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People Leaders at the Core: Driving Collaboration & Growth

In today's fast-paced and evolving industries, people leaders face the challenge of leading teams through constant growth while adapting to remote or hybrid work environments. This program focuses on building essential skills for leading through change and uncertainty, creating a collaborative culture where leaders work together more effectively. By developing communication and conversation skills, fostering team safety, and strengthening feedback processes, leaders will break down silos and support one another through peer coaching, building a stronger, unified leadership team across your organization.

Growth-Supporting Add-Ons for Leadership Programs:
The program includes a personalized strengths assessment and individual leadership coaching sessions, with the option to enhance the experience by adding 360-degree assessments. These additions provide deeper insights and further strengthen leadership capabilities in times of growth.

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Lead Beyond: Executives Learning Circles & Strategy Roundtables

Who is your trusted partner? Executives need a trusted space to collaborate, share insights, and tackle complex, strategic challenges. In this program, a group of executives, guided by an executive group coach, works together to address key challenges aligned with your company’s strategic goals. This unlocks fresh perspectives and drives impactful solutions in times of change and growth. This program gives executives more room to lead and choose the direction of interest for their and their company's growth.

Strategic Growth Add-Ons for Executives:
The program includes a personalized strengths assessment and individual executive coaching sessions,
with the option to enhance the experience by adding an EI (emotional intelligence) 360-degree assessment. These enhancements deliver actionable insights and strategically reinforce leadership acumen, empowering leaders to navigate and drive growth with confidence and precision.