#162 Seeking new coaches to pilot an approach to running a large supervision group
Group supervision is a powerful form of reflective practice and represents a wonderful opportunity for personal and professional development. It is often undertaken in small, closed groups, and while it is less expensive than 121 supervision, it can still be a substantial outlay for coaches, particularly those who are just starting their coaching career. To date, I have only offered 121 and small group supervision. However, larger groups can be effective and typically cost around 50% of closed group supervision, making them an ideal way to get started with coaching supervision.
When I launched Grow the Coach in 2020, I imagined I’d be working with mostly new coaches who had recently qualified and were starting to establish themselves. But the reality is that early-career coaches often choose not to engage in supervision. The reasons are varied; however, common themes are that they do not have enough clients, they cannot justify the expense, and that they haven’t yet experienced supervision that demonstrates value to them.
I want to change that.
This year, for the first time, I will be trialling a large supervision group, aimed specifically at new coaches yet to experience the full value of supervision. I believe the approach has the potential to provide newly qualified coaches the support they need to get started, hone their coaching skills, and realise the value that supervision brings to their personal and professional development.
To try out this idea, I am offering up to 24 places to join me in piloting the approach.
Pilot: large open supervision group:
• Up to 24 coaches in the group
• Suitable for coaches-in-training, newly qualified coaches, and coaches who are establishing their practice
• Introductory webinar
• Group supervision: two 2-hour online group supervision sessions
• Peer coaching: two 90-minute online sessions of coaching practice, observing each other coach and providing feedback to each other in triads
Investment in your CPPD
• You commit to attend both group supervision sessions & provide feedback
• Peer coaching is optional (yet highly recommended)
• FREE, and will commence once we have at least eight participants
To find out more, apply for a place
