Team Coaching Program
About the Master the Art of Team Coaching Program
Long-time coaching partners Kerry Woodcock and Sherry Matheson received so many questions about their process for team coaching that they crafted this program in response. Master the Art of Team Coaching blends their personal experiences with ICF team coaching standards in a mentorship that encourages you to grow alongside your own peer network. With a combination of modular programming that takes you through the team coaching process from start to finish and group and one-on-one mentoring you’ll develop the knowledge, awareness, competency and skills to develop the confidence needed to become a masterful team coach, all while working toward your ACTC (Advanced Certification in Team Coaching). Novalda prides itself on being on the cutting edge bringing you the latest and emerging trends in team coaching.
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What You Get
- 15 weeks of Team Coaching programming designed to help you grow alongside a peer network of inspired coaches
- Access a rich coaching process developed by two experienced coaches with over a decade of practical experience
- Personal Team Coaching Development Plan
- Eight 2-hour modules
- Seven 2-hour peer group mentoring sessions
- Three 60-minute 1:1 mentoring
- Seven 30-minute Asynchronous Reflections
- Team Coaching Case Studies
- 40 CCEs (38 Core Competency, 2 Resource Development)
- Support from a peer community of coaches, expanding your knowledge and network
What You’ll Learn:
Expand your Team Coaching competency and confidence. Join us in the next cohort. Take your process to the next level by embarking with Sherry and Kerry on this journey toward mastery in team coaching.
Develop Strong Sponsorship
Learn how to design effective coaching alliances with sponsors and stakeholders.
Navigate Complex Team Coaching Scenarios
Develop strategies to coach teams within complex organizational and systemic realities, addressing challenges and resistance.
Design, Implement and Evaluate Team Development Plans
Utilize the Power of Co-Coaching and Reflection
Who Is This Program For?
Novice Coaches
Learn foundational skills, build confidence, and get step-by-step guidance on starting your team coaching practice.
Apprentice Coaches
Journeyer Coaches
Maestro Coaches
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Program Details
Clarifying Team and Systemic Coaching Distinctions
- Defining a system
- Clarifying distinctions between one-on-one, group and team coaching
- Distinguishing between different team development modalities
Empowering the Coaching Sponsorship System
- Identifying the system to be coached
- Uncovering red flags
- Designing Sponsorship Alliances
Entering the System to be Coached
- Designing alliances between sponsors, team, and coaches
- Hearing stakeholder voices on system
- Conducting assessments
Coaching the System
- Determining coaching outcomes
- Co-creating a coaching plan
- Working with resistance to coaching
Completing with a System
- Reflecting on learning and application
- Evaluating impact on behaviour, effectiveness and performance
- Determining what’s next
Following up with a System
- Reflecting on the journey
- Celebrating the successes and challenges
- Integrating the learning
Co-Coaching a System
- Reflecting on the power and purpose of co-coaching
- Assessing roles and responsibility in co-coaching pairs
- Designing co-coaching partnerships
Developing a Reflective Practice
- Reflecting on growth and development as a team coach
- Determining what’s next on the journey of team coaching
- Acknowledging and appreciating the role a system of peers plays in growth and development
Group Mentoring for ICF Team Coaching Competencies
Is this program right for you?
Schedule a no-commitment chat about the Master the Art of Team Coaching program.
In this unique real play setting, cohort members assume team roles and engage in unscripted, authentic interaction. This experiential format allows coaches to receive competency-specific feedback and explore how to apply skills with real team dynamics, in real time.
“Mentoring using ‘real play’ is a game changer. It allows me to fully engage in the coaching process without needing a client recording. I can explore my coaching techniques in real-time and hear directly from team members about their experiences.”
— Betsy Block, PCC, ACTC
Testimonials
Testimonials from our Master The Art of Team Coaching Program
Key Details
Start your journey October 2026
Schedule a no-commitment chat about the Master the Art of Team Coaching program.
- Dates:
- Virtual Format:
8 x 2-hour bi-weekly modules
7 x 2-hour bi-weekly peer group mentoring
3 x 60-minute 1:1 mentor coaching
- Group Size
Max 15 participants
- Time Zones
- 7:00 am – 9:00 am Pacific
- 8:00 am – 10:00 am Mountain
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm CEST/CET
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What You’ll Achieve
- Develop confidence in your ability to coach teams, even in complex and challenging situations.
- Gain mastery of the ICF team coaching competencies, making sure your practice is aligned with global standards.
- Expand your skillset with practical, real-world applications of team coaching techniques and methodologies.
- Receive expert mentorship from experienced coaches, allowing you to refine your process with personalized guidance and feedback.
- Deepen your reflective practice, helping you to better navigate complex systems and enhance your coaching presence.
- Gain practical tools and resources that can be applied immediately in your team coaching practice.
- Develop a personal team coaching style, inspired by the insights and experiences shared throughout the program.
- Work toward your ACTC (Advanced Certification in Team Coaching) with confidence and clarity.
- Master the art of co-coaching, learning to work collaboratively with other coaches to expand your approach and improve your results.
- Enhance your professional credibility with 40 ICF CCEs, boosting your credentials and reputation in the field.
3 Ways To Get Started with Novalda
At Novalda, we pride ourselves on a profound connection to purpose, inner wisdom, deeper thinking, and diversity.
Our Co-Creators
Kerry Woodcock and Sherry Matheson invite you to join in exploring the fine points of team and systems coaching in action. The collaboration of opposites that is Sherry and Kerry reveals that one plus one most certainly equals infinity. Combining pioneering spirit with rigorous attention to detail, the two create an atmosphere of inspired energy in their work with leaders, teams, organizations and complex social systems. Their natural lightness and authenticity develops safety, responsibility, and accountability, allowing diverse perspectives to bubble up and be voiced with courageous vulnerability. Sherry and Kerry were among those invited to consult on the ICF Team Coaching Competencies and the Advanced Certificate in Team Coaching.
Ready to explore best practices and the latest innovations in team coaching?
Master the Art of Team Coaching – Frequently Asked Questions
Is this program suitable for new team coaches?
Yes. Whether you’re just beginning your team coaching journey or refining an existing practice, this program meets you where you are. Foundational modules and guided mentoring help newer coaches build confidence, while advanced practitioners deepen and expand their approach.
Is this program accredited by ICF?
Yes. This program is fully accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) for 40 Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units—38 Core Competency and 2 Resource Development. It is designed in alignment with the ICF Team Coaching Competencies and supports your pathway toward the Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC).
Do I need to be actively coaching teams to participate?
Yes. Active engagement in team coaching is a requirement. You’ll bring real team coaching experiences into mentoring, case study development, and reflection throughout the program. This ensures applied learning and full integration of the competencies.
What makes this program different from other team coaching training?
It’s deeply experiential and grounded in real practice. You’ll engage in unscripted team coaching “real plays,” receive direct feedback from mentors and peers, and work within a developmental arc that integrates both personal and professional growth as a team coach.
How much time should I set aside for the program?
The 15-week journey includes eight 2-hour learning modules, seven 2-hour group mentoring sessions, three 1:1 mentoring sessions, and seven asynchronous reflections. We recommend setting aside 3–4 hours per week on average, plus integration time with your own coaching clients or teams.
Can this be delivered in-house for a team of internal coaches?
Yes. If you are part of an organization with multiple coaches, we can deliver a customized version of the program for internal cohorts. Contact us to explore options.