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February 13, 2010
Our Task as Coaching Supervisors
I had a really interesting conversation with a colleague the other day where we explored the issue of coaching supervisors' accountabiiity to the coaching profession when working with our coach/clients.
Certainly my experience has been that the coaches who come to work with me are extremely mindful that they are practising effectively and in the best interests of their clients. At the same time, I don't think we've established a clear set of guidelines for supervisors in the event that we are faced with a coach with whom we have concern over their efficacy and standard of work.
Certainly in my own supervision, I have a belief that if I am missing something or I'm not being effective, then my supervisor will draw my attention to that aspect of my practice which is not 'adequate' or needs improvement.
I'm aware too that as a supervisor, I am seeking to explore my client's coaching practice in such a way that we consider fresh and different ways to enable them to develop. So far, I've not found myself wondering if the coach is bringing the profession into disrepute because of poor practice......I imagine I will cross this bridge all in good time.
And in the meantime, as coaches become more confident to engage in reflective practice and be held to account for their work, then the 'normative' task of supervision, as distinct from the 'formative' and 'restorative' aspects (Proctor) will be explicitly acknowledged.
Posted by Alison at February 13, 2010 02:39 PM
