Association of Coaching Supervisors

We believe there is a need for an association purely focusing on coaching supervision, enabling coaches and buyers of coaching to understand supervision and its benefits better. Whilst the leading associations and academies acknowledge that supervision has become more widely accepted in many countries, we want to continue to give supervision greater publicity and a larger 'share of voice' across the global coaching community. We know there is frustration that some coaches do not “get" supervision. The connotation of the word “supervision” in different languages and experiences can lead to coaches being nervous of the concept or, even more disturbingly, think that they don’t need it! We know that this often changes when we experience it. We are a community that is passionate about supervision and the benefits we know supervision brings. As clients benefit from a space to reflect, we believe coaches will also benefit. The Association of Coaching Supervision encourages coaches, mentors, coaching psychologists and supervisors worldwide: