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February 09, 2009
Getting the most out of coaching supervision
At a recent conference I was asked the following question: "How do I get the most out of my coaching supervision?" This is a wonderful question and there's no short answer, so here are some of my thoughts that I offered in reply and maybe I'll add some more next time I write the blog...
Give some thought to what coaching supervision might mean to you and therefore what you want to get out of it. I'd encourage you to explore these possibilities with your supervisor.
Consider how you like to learn and explore this with your supervisor, so you can share your client work in a way that you can both capitalise on your learning style.
Of course it helps if you are prepared, so consider any of the following as possible areas for exploration and discussion:
> Issues from your coaching which are preoccupying or puzzling you right now
> Sharing the good work you have done with a particular coachee – think about what worked and why
> Reviewing an aspect of your work as a coach you would like to improve, for example, ending a coaching contract
> Specific coachees and the organisational system in which they operate – how they might be connected or not
> Any ethical questions that you're unsure about
> What you're choosing to leave out or not take to supervision, and why
I've updated the calendar on the What's On page, so you can see some interesting workshops and events in 2009 that I've got my eye on. If you know of others that you think would be of interest, then please do let me know.
Posted by Alison at February 9, 2009 09:59 AM
