It makes us better coaches: by focusing on our coaching and exploring our practice, we can ensure we stay self-aware, noticing our biases and any patterns of behaviour. Yes, we could self-reflect, but as we know from coaching, it happens at a deeper level when we have someone asking questions and giving us the focus of their attention.

We continue to develop: as a key part of our CPD, we can continue to learn about ourselves and also learn from our Supervisor who will be a very experienced coach and someone who can share their experiences with you, where relevant. This means as Coaches we keep our skills fresh and explore different options to work with our coachees, exploring different coaching skills and approaches. In group Supervision, we also learn from hearing about the topics brought by others and how they reflect on these, broadening our experiences.

We have a space to discuss ethical dilemmas: as part of our ethical commitment to our coachees, we can discuss anything with our Supervisor that may have come up, and get advice on how to manage this. This means we are not having to deal with potentially difficult situations alone, giving us vital support if needed.

It’s important for Coach wellbeing: sometimes as coaches we have to support our coachees with their emotions and difficult situations, and being able to unpack this with a Supervisor is a vital restorative space for our own wellbeing.

Business Development: more recently it has been acknowledged that a key element of Coaching Supervision is on how to develop your coaching business, as part of the wider coaching community.

Ultimately, whether you are an independent Coach or working as a Coach within an organisation, Coach Supervision is something that will support your ongoing practice and keep the tools in your toolkit sharp and fresh!