Introduction to Becoming a Coaching Supervisor

In this presentation, Nick Bolton, founder and CEO of the International Centre for Coaching Supervision (ICCS), provides an in-depth introduction to becoming a coaching supervisor.

He outlines the purpose of coaching supervision, its key roles, and its distinctions from coaching and mentoring.

In addition, Nick shares some models, practical frameworks, and insights into the growth areas for coaches becoming supervisors.

  • Purpose of Coaching Supervision: A reflective and collaborative practice supporting coaches’ growth and ensuring ethical and professional integrity.

  • Three Roles of a Supervisor: Formative, normative, and restorative, focusing on skills, ethics, and wellbeing.

  • Distinctions from Coaching and Mentoring: Coaching supervision addresses the coach, their clients, and the broader system.

  • Core Models and Frameworks: Introduces Heron’s Six Categories of Intervention and the Seven-Eyed Model.

  • Growth Areas for Supervisors: Expanding intervention styles, ethical awareness, and systemic perspectives.

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