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What is Coaching Supervision?
At its core, coaching supervision involves a qualified supervisor working with a coach to reflect holistically on their coaching practice. This process typically occurs through regular one-on-one or group sessions where the coach can discuss their client’s cases, challenges, successes, and personal reactions. Supervisors bring their expertise and perspective to help coaches deepen their understanding of their client’s needs, their own responses, and the broader context in which coaching takes place.
The primary goal of coaching supervision is to ensure that coaches deliver high-quality coaching that aligns with ethical standards and the latest best practices.
By examining real-life coaching scenarios, supervisors can help coaches identify blind spots, biases, and areas for improvement. This reflective process not only enhances the coach’s skills but also contributes to better client outcomes.
One of the key benefits of coaching supervision is its focus on the holistic development of the coach. Supervision goes beyond just critiquing coaching techniques; it encompasses personal development, emotional intelligence, and self-awareness. Coaches are encouraged to explore their own values, beliefs, and biases that may impact their coaching relationships. This self-awareness is crucial for building authentic client connections and fostering trust and rapport.
Additionally, coaching supervision serves as a form of professional support for coaches. The coaching profession can be isolating at times, with coaches often working independently. Supervision provides a structured framework for coaches to receive feedback, guidance, and encouragement from experienced peers or mentors. This support network can help coaches navigate challenges, manage stress, and maintain their well-being.
Professional supervision is critical for all coaches, especially TEAM COACHES. Supervision provides a safe, supportive space to reflect, re-energise and review your coaching practice.
Supervision led by a qualified Supervisor can be either 1:1 or in a group. The goal of coaching supervision is to expand objectivity and perspective on your own coaching work, particularly in complex or challenging situations, or where the coaching is triggering your own “hot spots”. Supervision also allows you to be sure you are using best & latest practices while adhering to the ethics and boundaries of the coaching industry. Group supervision is also an opportunity to gain support through ideas, prospective and suggestions from other coaches, as well as appropriate reassurance from peers and a supervisor.
- ICF-accredited coaches can use up to 10 hours of Coaching Supervision towards the required ICF Core Competencies (CCEs) needed for re-credentialing.
- ICF’s Advanced Team Coaching Accreditation requires at least 5 hours of Supervision, and for recertification, a Team coach can use up to 10 Hours of Supervision towards their required CCEs.
- EMCC-accredited coaches require supervision for accreditation and when renewing their status. EMCC recommends one hour supervision for every 35 hours coaching.
Supervision has three key functions:
Normative
- Here, the supervisor focuses on ensuring that YOUR (the coach’s) work is professional and ethical and operates within the ICF code of ethics.
Formative
- The supervisor centres on the skills, theoretical knowledge or personal attributes that will enable YOU (the coach) to become an increasingly skilled coaching practitioner.
Restorative
- The supervisor listens, supports, champions, inspires and challenges the coach when doubts or insecurities arise. Your holistic well-being is the main aim here.