Supervision for coaches
I’ve been very grateful to have some amazing supervision during my career as a coach and I’ve loved any opportunity I’ve had to coach other coaches. So in 2023 I started my training to become a qualified Coach Supervisor with the Coaching Supervision Academy (CSA).
If you would like to talk to me about Supervision please email me at info@katereescoaching.com
What is supervision?
If you’re reading this and aren’t sure what supervision is and/or if you need it, here is the definition, purpose and why it’s important according to EMCC Global.
"The word supervision has a different meaning when used in our context compared with in common, everyday speech. It does not refer to the act of managing or overseeing someone’s work, and the supervisor is not present when the supervisee is working with their client.
Supervision is a form of professional support for the practitioner, and occurs separately from the interaction with the client. It is primarily a dialogue relating to their practice, an opportunity to reflect on and make sense of actual client encounters.
EMCC Global’s definition of supervision is
A safe space for reflective dialogue with a practicing supervisor, supporting the supervisee’s practice, development and well-being.
The purpose of supervision is:
To ensure the supervisee maintains appropriate professional standards
To facilitate the development of the supervisee’s professional practice
To provide support for the supervisee’s well-being
Supervision is not limited to reflection on specific client cases. Amongst other things, it can be a forum in which the supervisee:
discusses ethical dilemmas
reflects on personal strengths and development areas within their range of professional competences
supports the supervisee to maintain well-being and psychological health
addresses more general themes in relation to the development of their competence, capacity and professional identity
maintains a sense of perspective, viewing their practice as if ‘from the balcony’
explores the direction in which they wish to develop their role and professional practice
develop skills as a reflective practitioner
Why is supervision important?
Reflective Practice:
First and foremost, supervision is a form of facilitated reflective practice; it is a reflective dialogue that is designed to ensure we are all delivering our best work in the service of our clients, their organisations and all stakeholders.
Professionalisation:
Globalisation brings challenges that highlight the importance of supervision. As the definitions of practice areas like leadership, coaching, team coaching, mentoring, supervision and organisational development shift between languages, cultures, industries and geographies, and develop over time, the value of supervision increases, reinforcing a professional approach around the world.
Accreditation:
Accreditation supports and regulates an individual’s ongoing professional practice and provides a focus for their ongoing development. A commitment to supervision is a requirement for accreditation as a practitioner.
Professional Assurance:
EMCC Global believes that supervision is a requirement for professional practice, and a means by which practitioners can ensure they are acting with responsibility and accountability.
Ethics and Inclusivity:
EMCC Global adopts an integrated approach. The Supervision Framework, The Global Code of Ethics and Diversity and Inclusion Declaration sit alongside other resources that contribute to the awareness of the supervisor, whose role includes supporting the supervisee to maintain high, ethical standards in their practice, and maintain an inclusive mindset and approach.”
© EMCC Global 2021