National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Resources and Initiatives / Peer Coaching Circles

Thank you for your interest in the NMC's Peer Coaching Circles! While registration for the 2025–2026 cycle is now closed, you can still join the waitlist by completing this form! As spots open up, waitlisted individuals will be contacted in order.

What is a Peer Coaching Circle (PCC)?

Feeling isolated? Facing a tough conversation? Leading a new project? PCCs offer a confidential, peer-supported space to explore challenges, share insights, and build leadership skills—guided by a trained facilitator.

What You’ll Gain:

• A safe, non-judgmental space to discuss real workplace challenges
• Hands-on experience with coaching tools and open-ended questions
• Peer networking and collaborative learning
• Practical strategies for leadership and resilience

Time Commitment: Circles meet every 4–6 weeks for 1 hour. The 2025–2026 cycle runs from September 2025 to June 2026.

Questions? Reach out to nmc-cng@csps-efpc.gc.ca with the subject line: Peer Coaching Circles.

Note: In the Quebec region, “Co-development” groups is another initiative offered for managers and supervisors.

More Resources

Canada School of Public Service coaching courses:

• Coaching for Effective Leadership (TRN402)  (3-hour virtual course)(prerequisite for TRN401)

• Developing Successful Coaching Relationships (TRN439) (1-hour online self-paced course)
• Introduction to Peer Coaching (TRN401) (3-hour virtual course)
• Introduction to Coaching (TRN4-V21) (micro-video)

Resources for New Members:

• NMC Presentation: Orientation to Peer Coaching Circles

• Joining a Peer Coaching Circle? What to Expect (video)

• Selecting a Coaching Topic (video)
• Selecting and Sharing a Coaching Topic (TRN4-J37) (job aid)
• Using the GROW Model in a Coaching Approach (TRN4-J31)(job aid)
• Peer Coaching Process: Using the GROW Model Approach (TRN4-J32)(job aid)