CoachingHer: group and individual coaching sessions to empower women, define goals, and shape new paths

Within the Erasmus+ project CoachingHer, group and individual coaching sessions played a central role. In Germany and Italy, participants were supported on their personal and professional journeys, encouraged to recognise their strengths, define their goals, and take concrete steps towards their future.

This phase of the project combined shared learning in a group setting with focused one-to-one support. In this way, a protected space was created in which participants could reflect on their potential, address obstacles, and develop new perspectives.

Group coaching as a space for empowerment and exchange

During the programme, each participant took part in two group coaching sessions: one at the beginning and one at the end of the coaching process. Each session lasted two hours and provided a safe setting for discussion, reflection, and mutual support.

The first group session focused on empowerment, guided discussions, and activities designed to help participants become more aware of their own potential and learn how obstacles can be recognised and overcome. The women involved were encouraged to reflect on their strengths and received new inspiration for their personal development.

Learning together through shared experiences

One of the most valuable aspects of the group coaching sessions was the exchange with other women in similar life situations. Sharing experiences created a sense of connection, understanding, and encouragement.

Comparing different perspectives enabled shared learning and offered important new insights into each participant’s own path. At the same time, the group sessions provided a valuable opportunity for networking, mutual growth, and strengthening confidence in one’s own abilities.

Individual coaching with a focus on personal goals

After the first group session, each participant had the opportunity to take part in four individual coaching sessions. In these one-to-one meetings, a personal goal was defined that the participant wanted to work on in connection with the theme of empowerment.

The individual coaching sessions offered space to reflect more deeply on personal circumstances, identify specific challenges, and develop realistic steps towards achieving the chosen goal. Between sessions, participants were able to put concrete actions into practice, observe their progress, and further refine their next steps.

This individual support helped participants not only to formulate clearer goals, but also to strengthen their self-confidence in a lasting way.

Coaching in Germany and Italy

The group and individual coaching sessions were carried out in both Germany and Italy. This clearly showed that many questions related to self-confidence, personal development, and professional perspectives are shared by women in different countries and contexts.

At the same time, the international dimension of the project added further value: experiences from different backgrounds could come together, broaden perspectives, and inspire shared learning processes. CoachingHer shows how important it is not only to provide knowledge, but also to support women individually and collectively in their development.

An important contribution to empowerment and personal growth

The coaching phase of CoachingHer clearly demonstrated how valuable the combination of group exchange and individual support can be. While the group sessions created space for shared reflection and mutual encouragement, the individual coaching sessions made it possible to work in a focused way on personal goals and specific challenges.

In this way, participants were able not only to become more aware of their own strengths, but also to develop concrete steps for their future. The group and individual coaching sessions therefore made an important contribution to greater empowerment, stronger self-confidence, and meaningful personal growth.