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Sally Blades Supervision

Supervision & Mentoring for coaches, facilitators and trainers

Supervision & Mentoring
for coaches, facilitators and trainers

Supervision is well known in the ‘people professions’ as a highly effective way of learning, growing and supporting yourself in your practice – whether it is coaching, counselling, consulting, facilitating, training, social work or health.

Coaches, trainers and facilitators are increasingly recognising not only the benefits, but also their responsibility as professionals to be in a self-reflective process where they can examine their work, address challenges, maintain well-being and identify learning needs.

Those of us lucky enough to have excellent supervision, will recognise that we do not want to practise without the high-quality feedback, mentorship, challenge and learning that it provides.

  • What is supervision
  • Why have a supervisor?
  • Outcomes
  • How does supervision work?
  • Group or one-to-one supervision?

What is supervision?

Although supervision is well known in the helping professions, to those from other backgrounds it can be misunderstood, perhaps because of the name. It is not hierarchical and does not involve evaluation, monitoring or direct education.

It is an equal supportive relationship that provides a safe and non-judgmental environment for a practitioner to explore their professional life and any work-related issues. This process of support and growth will maintain your well-being, add to your personal development, increase your inner resources and ensure high quality in your professional life.

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“Sally’s style is inclusive and encouraging and she brings with her a wealth of wisdom, skill and knowledge that has enriched my continuing professional journey.

I love being part of a supervision group and can’t recommend this style of support enough.”

Liz Scott Coach & Trainer

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“Sally creates a deeply listening and trusting space within a simple and effective structure.

She has a wonderful capacity for validating my experience, whilst also asking insightful and sometimes challenging questions so that I can see my situation more clearly.”

Michael Brown Devon Life Coaching

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“As my own coaching business has developed, so have the complexities that arise. Sally uses a coaching style to draw solutions from me.

She is able to offer her wisdom at times to point to things I might not have seen.

Thanks to Sally’s ability to hold the space, each supervision session seems to go deeper and uncover insights never imagined.”

Stuart Newberry Transformational coach, trainer, facilitator

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“Without exception, I leave the sessions feeling peaceful and deeply connected to myself and the others in the group, even if I’ve had a ‘difficult’ session.

It looks effortless on her part, but I know that comes from a quality of attention and care in her which has a way of invariably revealing the wisdom in all of us.

And we have a jolly good laugh too!”

Michael Brown Devon Life Coaching

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“Sally gently and intuitively holds a space where some sort of magic happens and I find myself relaxing into a deeper understanding of the issues that are concerning me and finding my own answers.”

Erica Lewis Coach & Facilitator

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Why have a supervisor?

Supervision raises awareness of, and provides support with, frequently arising practice issues that we all encounter.  For example:

  • boundaries
  • isolation
  • multiple roles
  • contracts and agreements
  • ethics and confidentiality
  • endings
  • dealing with money

Through supervision, especially in a group, you can build supportive relationships with your supervisor/mentor and fellow supervisees.

Having this reflective support develops highly competent and responsible practice, increases the effectiveness and satisfaction of both client and coach, builds confidence, grows you as a coach; it also protects you, your clients & grows the profession.

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Outcomes

Through facilitated, supportive and non-judgemental dialogue you will be able to

  • maintain your wellbeing, enthusiasm and inspiration
  • examine and broaden your interventions
  • become more aware of limits and blind spots
  • expand your versatility, confidence and presence
  • increase your understanding of the dynamics between coach and client – by examining your own reactions and responses and widen comprehension of the dynamics of workplace/team/family/organisations
  • have the vital emotional support needed when working intensely and empathetically with clients – some of whom will be troubled or going through difficult
  • maintain clarity and presence
  • build emotional resilience


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How does supervision work?

Sally Blades Supervision and mentoring (5)Supervision is available individually and in small groups, so do talk to Sally about your requirements.

It is important that sessions are regular; the frequency depending in part on the amount and intensity of the work you do.

It is recommended that from the very start of your coaching practice you don’t have very long gaps between sessions, as supervision can help build your practice and confidence. Sessions are available face-to-face or via telephone and Skype. Groups are now happening online via Zoom.


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Group or one-to-one supervision?

An advantage of group supervision is the richness of hearing other coaches’ experience and having their input, as well as that of the supervisor. We learn from others and can often be reassured to discover that our colleagues are encountering similar issues. This prevents isolation and builds a supportive network and a small, well-facilitated group will soon develop warmth, trust and safety.

In one-to-one sessions there is more time and it might feel easier to open up and work more deeply.

Get in touch to explore what is practical and preferable to you.

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I work with Myanmar colleagues to create spaces of dialogue and healing in areas of conflict in Myanmar. We use a holistic methodology that includes non-violent communication, forum theatre, meditation, yoga and creative play. We are working with people who are living within and are part of complex violent conflicts related to identity, resources, power and generations of pain. It is deeply rewarding work in which we have the opportunity to really connect with everyday people and internally displaced people, to share stories, move together, laugh together and seek change.

In my supervisions, Sally listens to me and enables me to understand myself better. She asks me challenging questions and keeps me company while I try to figure out the answers. I appreciate the layers of her tool-box, that she draws from coaching, Chinese medicine and so many other directions. It is a safe space for me in which to reflect, process emotion and find solutions, for my work and for my life. Thank you, Sally

T. Hubbard Co-Director of Myanmar Art Social projeCt (MASC)

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“I have worked with Sally for the last 4 years and I have really come to value the space my sessions give me to explore what is really going on for me in relation to my facilitation work. Sally has a curious, warm and empathic way of being, and also manages to gently challenge my habitual patterns, which I find really helpful. I come away from my supervision sessions with Sally feeling connected, nourished and more spacious.“

Katharine Yates Creative Facilitator with a background in physical theatre

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