Thrive: Advanced Practices for Deeper Impact
Panel: Advanced Practices for Group Coaching
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Ready to go beyond the basics? This panel brings together Karla and Ken, two experienced group coaches who are pushing the edges of what’s possible in group coaching spaces.
We’ll explore advanced practices that deepen connection, enhance transformation, and support group coherence, even in complex or high-stakes environments. From managing group dynamics and navigating resistance, to designing for long-term engagement and integrating somatic, systemic, or emergent approaches, our panelists will share real-world strategies that elevate the group experience.
Whether you're scaling your group programs, holding space for leaders, or supporting under-represented communities , this session will help you refine your craft and expand your toolkit. Expect honest stories, practical tools, and a chance to ask your burning questions!
Ideal for coaches with some group experience under their belt who are ready to step into the next evolution of their work.
Audience
➙ Coaches with some experience group coaching
➙ Coaches with advanced group coaching skills
➙ Coaches internal to an organization
Key Takeaways
✔️ Deepen your understanding of group dynamics and how to navigate complex interpersonal patterns with confidence
✔️ Apply advanced tools and frameworks that support trust, psychological safety, and long-term group engagement
✔️ Integrate new approaches: Somatic, systemic, and emergent, to expand your presence and impact as a group coach
Panel:
Karla Garcia Teruel
Founder and Impact Leader Coach, Growth Empowered
Karla Garcia Teruel is Founder of Growth Empowered, a global impact leader coaching services firm. Karla’s passion is to empower social impact leaders and their teams to learn, develop and grow so that they can reach their potential and achieve the impact they seek to have in the world. Karla is originally from Mexico but has lived in a total of 9 countries across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. She also has a unique mix of experience in both psychology and business. Karla holds a Masters in Coaching Psychology and an MBA from INSEAD and has worked in diverse work environments from multi-national corporations to family business, to startups. Including experience as an impact investor and as the executive director of a social impact startup. Finally, she is passionate about not only empowering others in their growth journey, but also in continuing to grow and develop herself.
Ken McKellar, MCC
Accredited Coach Supervisor, Chance in Time Coaching
Ken McKellar, MCC, BCC, EMCC-ESIA, is a globally recognized executive coach, mentor, and accredited supervisor. Ken leverages his cross-cultural knowledge to assist leaders, groups, and coaches in their development, adaptation, and success. His presence is grounding, and his approach is thoughtful, relational, and client-centered. Over a decade of experience, he brings clarity, curiosity, and care to every coaching conversation. Whether mentoring a coach toward credentialing or guiding an executive through challenges and changes, Ken walks alongside his clients with compassion, wisdom, and a steady belief in the possibility.
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