Group Wisdom: Supervision Workshop for Professional Coaches
Workshop Starts: Wednesday, Sep 24, 2008 - Runs Until: Wednesday, Sep 24, 2008
“Many of the leading professional coaching bodies in Ireland and worldwide recognise the growing importance of coaching supervision. Although supervision is at an early stage of development in the coaching world, coaching itself is still proving and developing credibility as a profession and those involved in raising the professional profile of coaching are now convinced that over the next few years formal supervision will become mandatory for professional coaches” (source ICDN 2008). For coaches who wish to explore their own professional practice by being part of a group supervision workshop, please explore Xenergie Group Wisdom: Professional Coach Supervision workshop
What is coaching supervision? Coaching supervision is a time set aside, on a regular basis, for coaches to reflect on their practice with a professional who is experienced in both coaching and supervision. In a supervision session the person(s) being supervised (supervisee) usually presents a specific case or various issues arising from his/her coaching practice. This takes place on either a one to one or small group basis, creating a structured ‘wisdom space’ for continuous learning and heightened awareness. It also helps to prevent burnout, which can all to often creep up when one works alone and in self-employment.
The role of the supervisor is to assist both in reflection and learning for the coachees, typically using Hawkins & Smith’ “seven-eyed” model where work is explored from multiple perspectives. Ultimately, supervision is a treasured wisdom space for excellence and group supervision provides the added enhancement of learning from others’ experiences and sharing thought leadership.
Lorna McDowell will facilitate this group workshop - Lorna is a highly experienced executive coach and one of Ireland’s first graduates in coaching supervision (2yr Diploma Advanced Diploma in Coaching Supervision), trained by Dr Michael Carroll, University of Middx.
To register your interest please email: info@xenergie.com or tel: 091 782 826 or visit our Coaching Supervision page.