Coaching SuperVision is a collaborative, supportive space where you can reflect, learn, and become the best coach you can be ✨
Let’s start by clearing up a common misconception about supervision. When we talk about coach SuperVision, we’re not referring to a superior peering over your shoulder assessing and passing judgment on your work. It is important to understand that the word supervision has a different meaning in the context of coaching SuperVision. SuperVision in coaching is not supervising or managing someone’s coaching, rather, it’s a supportive relationship aimed at fostering the professional development and well-being of a coach.
Reflection and reflective practice are key components of effective SuperVision. For that reason, many supervisors refer to supervision as ‘SuperVision’.
There are a multitude of benefits from coaching SuperVision. As a vital part of a coach’s professional development and overall well-being, Coaching SuperVision provides a dedicated space for reflection, support, and growth leading to the following benefits:
Safe space: SuperVision provides a confidential and safe space to share challenges, frustrations, and emotional burdens experienced in coaching. It also enables you to recognise and celebrate what’s going well building on the inner resources you already have.
Empathy and understanding: SuperVisors offer empathy and support, helping coaches process their emotions in a supportive environment.
Normalisation: Sharing experiences with your SuperVisor can help you realise that your feelings are normal. Many coaches experience similar challenges which can be helpful to recognise.
Perspective: SuperVision helps can hlep you gain a fresh perspective on challenging situations. This can reduce stress and anxiety you may be been experiencing in your coaching practice.
Self-care strategies: If needed, SuperVisors can offer practical advice on self-care and stress management strategies and techniques.
Resilience building: Through reflection, focusing on your strengths and support, you can develop greater resilience to handle the demands of your work.
Confidence building: Positive feedback and recognition in SuperVision boosts your self-confidence and effectiveness as a coach.
Skill development: SuperVision helps coaches identify areas for growth and develop new skills.
Purpose alignment: Exploring your values and goals in SuperVision can enhance your sense of purpose and fulfilment. This ensures you are doing work that is engaging, fulfilling and sustainable.
Early warning signs: SuperVision can help you recognise any early signs of burnout so that you can take proactive steps to prevent it.
Boundary setting: SuperVision provides a space to discuss and establish healthy boundaries with clients including practical strategies for achieving this.
Work-life balance: Your SuperVisor can help you navigate any challenges and find solutions to achieve balance between your professional and personal lives.
Professional development: Coaching SuperVision provides a platform for continuous learning, feedback, new perspectives, and opportunities to refine your coaching skills and approach.
Ethical practice and decision-making: SuperVisors offer support in navigating complex ethical dilemmas, ensuring you adhere to professional ethics and standards of the coaching profession.
Practice improvement: Through regular reflection and analysis of coaching sessions, SuperVision helps you recognise strengths, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
By prioritising coaching SuperVision, you are investing in your long-term well-being, ensuring you continue to provide high-quality support to your clients.
The supervision relationship facilitates the development of coaches, provides support and promotes professional standards in coaching practice. You can learn more about coaching supervisor competencies at the EMCC Global website. There are three key functions of SuperVision including development, support and ethical & professional practice.
How often should I have supervision? You can have supervision as often as you like (or need). However, as an accredited coach with any of the main coaching bodies, there are usually guidelines for the amount of coaching supervision you must have each year. For example, an EMCC Master Practitioner Coach/Mentor, is required to have one hour of coaching supervision per 35 hours of coaching or at least four, one-hour one-to-one supervision sessions per quarter. Check with your accrediting body for their recommended supervision schedule.
A safe space for reflective dialogue with a practising supervisor, supporting the supervisee’s practice, development and well-being.
MCareerDev. BSocSc(HumanServ&Couns), DipCareerGuid, DipCoaching, EMCC Master Practitioner Coach/Mentor and CDI Registered Career Development Professional
As a seasoned coach with over 20 years of experience, I offer coaching supervision to coaches who wish to further develop their coaching skills and practice and meet their obligations to the Global Code of Ethics for Coaches, Mentors and Supervisors.
With empathy, compassion and professionalism, I provide a safe, supportive space for reflection, insight and growth. I bring curiosity, creativity and humanity, partnering with you to be your best self.
While I describe my approach as integrative, I coach and supervise with a predominantly strengths-based and solution-focused approach.
I offer a free, half-hour discovery call where I can learn more about your coaching practice and for you to determine if I might be the right SuperVisor for you.
Request a Free Discovery CallCoaching supervision is crucial for several reasons:
Any coach can benefit from supervision, regardless of experience level. Whether you’re a new coach or a seasoned professional, supervision can offer valuable insights and support.
The frequency of supervision depends on individual needs and professional development goals. Some coaches opt for weekly or bi-weekly sessions, while others prefer monthly or quarterly meetings.
As an accredited coach with any of the main coaching bodies, guidelines are provided for the amount of coaching supervision you should have each year. Check with your accrediting body for their recommended supervision schedule.
Yes, coaching supervision is confidential. The relationship between the coach and supervisor is based on trust and respect.
Supervision sessions typically involve discussing client cases, exploring coaching approaches, and reflecting on the coach’s own experiences. The focus is on learning, growth, and ethical practice.
Coaching supervision sessions are typically one hour long. Some supervisors however offer 45, 60 or 90 minute supervision sessions.
Supervision can contribute to business growth by enhancing your coaching skills, expanding your knowledge, and building confidence.
In defining coaching, it can be helpful to look to the professional coaching bodies for definitions:
Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.”
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A collaborative solution-focused, results-orientated and systematic process in which the coach facilitates the enhancement of work performance, life experience, self-directed learning and personal growth of the coachee.
For me, coaching is about partnering with a coachee to support them in their personal and professional development. I do this through powerful and effective questioning to facilitate self-understanding, helping my clients overcome challenges, identify opportunities for growth and ultimately, thrive.
While there are more coaches in the market than ever before, not all of them are qualified or accredited by professional associations. Working with a suitably trained and accredited coach is vital. It can be helpful to understand the competencies of a professional coach. The EMCC has developed a comprehensive guide to coaching competencies which you can view on their website.
As an EMCC accredited Master Practitioner Coach/Mentor I have been through a rigorous accreditation process to assess my knowledge, skills, and experience. There are four levels of coach accreditation depending upon a coach’s qualifications, skills and experience. These are foundation, practitioner, senior practitioner and master practitioner.
Mentoring can be especially useful for new coaches who benefit from conversations, guidance, and support from a more experienced coach. It can be daunting starting out as a coach, especially if you are also launching your own coaching practice. With almost 20 years of experience as a coach in private practice, I’ve encountered and overcome many of the same challenges and obstacles you face. As your mentor, we can zero in on whatever challenge or opportunity you face at any given time to support your personal and professional success.
Experienced coaches can also benefit from mentoring as the mentoring relationship is a shared one characterised by a dynamic exchange of professional experience. Mentoring has been shown to boost confidence, performance and lead to improved well-being.
Mentoring is a learning relationship, involving the sharing of skills, knowledge, and expertise between a mentor and mentee through developmental conversations, experience sharing, and role modelling.
Prices shown below are for individuals:
£150/hr for a single, one-to-one coaching supervision session
£125/hr for a package of 4 or more coaching supervision sessions (total of £500 for 4 x 1 hour supervision sessions)
Corporate rate is £250/hr
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