Sandra Díaz, PCC coach, leads an activity at EEC Alumni
In a new session of EEC Alumni, the Community for EEC students, We meet to address a question as common as it is decisive: how to intervene in team coaching without “doing too much”. The activity, facilitated by Sandra Díaz, it was presented in the format of «Team Coaching FAQs» (frequently asked questions), gathering real doubts from coaches in training and professionals who are already supporting teams.
From individual coaching to team coaching with focus: changing perspective
One of the most discussed points, and which is also addressed during the training of Team Coaching at EEC, was a key distinction: in team coaching We don't work with “the person”.”, but with what happens between peopleconversation patterns, silences, roles, decision-making, and agreements. In other words: less content and more system.
Team Coaching Intervention with a focus: less action, more impact
Throughout the session, a central idea emerged: Intervening with focus is an act of presence. It’s not about asking a lot of questions, but about choosing The minimal intervention that generates maximum awareness: feedback on “how the team is conversing”, a question to order, or a “kitchen” moment to review how they have conversed.
There was also mention of a frequent (and very human) risk with experienced coaches: Certainty. The more we know, the more we're tempted to diagnose quickly. And in teams, that haste usually comes at a high price.
Real doubts, applicable answers
In the Q&A session, very specific situations were addressed:
- What to do when the team disperses and doesn't specify the “what for” (and how to ask permission to change roles and maintain focus).
- When does it make sense to work in pairs and how to coordinate so as not to “step on each other's toes”.
- What types of objectives are worked on in team coaching (cohesion, conversations, shared leadership, integration after changes) and when No it is the right tool (when the problem is with processes or skills).
- The role of LeaderTheir involvement is not optional; it marks the scope of change and sustains the process.
A sentence that summarises the session
The session closed with a reminder that many of us took away as a practical criterion: it's not about intervening more, but intervening better. What the team needs, at the right time.
