Keeping coaches "honest"

With coaching supervision

Unless you have come from the field of counselling/therapy, you may not be familiar with a process called "supervision". In fact, most coaches are unaware of the importance and value of supervision and few engage in supervision on a regular basis.

In their paper on "Developing Coaching Supervision Practice: An Australian case study" (2009), Hilary Armstrong and Mandy Geddes are so convincing of the utter necessity of coaching supervision, that as of 2010 a coaches' supervision group is now available to all ReciproCoaches.

Coaching supervision involves a process of exploring through experience, reflection, inquiry and action, any personal, relational, professional and contextual issues arising from coaching practice. Supervision has three functions:

1. LEARNING to enhance professional craft knowledge

2. INSIGHT to enhance self-awareness for self-regulation

3. OUTSIGHT to enhance consideration of influence of the whole system through reflection

Why is it effective?

• It provides a reflective space where coaches can talk about and reflect on events in their practice and themselves.


• It is a place where coaches are challenged, validated and held accountable by peers and supervisors.


• It provides a community of practice and a place for networking and professional development.


• It is an extension of the learning space where coaches share expertise and experience.

If you need more convincing about the necessity of supervision for any practising professional coach, you can download Hilary and Mandy's complete paper by clicking here.

If you're already convinced and want to try supervision for yourself, click here to find out how the ReciproCoach community can meet your needs.