Coaching supervision is a research-based, collaborative process designed to offer experienced coaches consistent opportunities to engage in the practice of reflecting upon their current professional practice relative to coaching best practices, ethics and standards. The goal of coaching supervision is to support the coach as they improve the quality of their work, transform their client relationships, continuously develop themselves, their practice and the wider profession. (Hawkins & Shohet, 2012.)
Coaching Supervision is a required component of accreditation through the European
Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) as well as other coaching accreditation bodies. The current standard of best practice for EMCC accredited coaches is to participate in a minimum of one hour of coaching supervision for every 35 hours of coaching client contact. It is likely that other esteemed coaching organizations and accrediting bodies will adopt similar requirements in the near future. Coach Catherine has studied coaching supervision extensively and has completed both a coaching supervision certification and diploma program through the Beckett-McInroy CoachMe training program. Her coaching accreditations include: Professional Coaching Certification through the International Coaching Federation; National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach; European Mentoring and Coaching Council Senior Practitioner (pending for January 2025;) Emotional Intelligence EQi certification and
Client Coaches may wish to utilize Coaching Supervision sessions to review parts of taped or observed client sessions. Sessions tapes are to be included with transcripts when possible and will be used to enhance a collaborative learning process involving discussion and feedback with the goal of supporting them in further developing their unique coaching style and coaching skills in alignment with the ICF, EMCC, and AC Core Competencies.
Coaching Supervision is a formal arrangement for Coaches (as well as business and educational leaders, mentors and consultants) to discuss their work regularly with someone who is experienced and accredited in both coaching and Coaching Supervision. The goal of Coaching Supervision is to work together to ensure and develop the efficacy of the client’s work, to enable the professional to restore, resource and to benchmark in alignment with professional standards and research. The coaching supervision process is designed to invite and allow for increasing reflection and creativity.
Coaching supervision helps coaches increase the depth and breadth of coaching resources, models, and tools in a welcoming climate designed to align with the coach’s learning style with a bias toward applying the learning to current client experiences when possible. Best practice in coaching supervision also includes a strong focus on the professional standards and ethical behavior of the coach as well as on their skills, knowledge and overall coaching ability.
Current models emphasize the importance of the coach as a person, offering space and experiences designed to explore and deepen their emotional well-being. Coach Catherine offers her coaching supervision clients support and encouragement for their own personal and professional growth and development—placing special emphasis on engaging in appropriate restorative practices.
Your coaching supervision journey begins with a phone call to review your goals and determine if the Catherine’s Coaching Supervision process is right for you. As a trained professional coach adhering to the International Coaching Federation code of ethics and the European Mentoring and Coaching Council competencies, Catherine provides clients with individualized options while maintaining confidentiality. Most clients prefer to meet a few times each month, with phone and email support available as needed. Three and six-month coaching supervision packages are currently available for 2025. Ready to Learn More? Schedule a 30-Minute Free Consultation
