Supporting Mental Health in Coaching Supervision

255: Developing Reflective Habits in Coaching Supervision

In this Episode

Host, Helen O’Grady, is joined by Michelle Lucas, an accredited Master Executive Coach and Supervisor, who explores the vital role of reflective practice in coaching supervision. She clarifies the definition of reflection and reflexivity in coaching; it’s iterative nature and application in various contexts. Michelle discusses the three methods of reflection: self-supervision, peer supervision and professional supervision and the challenges coaches face in engaging reflective practice.

 

She explains how to recognise individual reflective practices and addresses the common barriers. Michelles stresses the value of experimentation with different reflective methods and examines the difference between supporting new and more experienced coaches, highlighting the need for intentional, regular practice. Listeners gain practical insights and resources to deepen their reflective habits and enhance their coaching effectiveness.

You Will Learn

• The importance of taking a diversity of approaches when reflecting
• How supervisors can encourage coaches to broaden their reflective repertoire
• How to tailor reflective activities that work for you - there are no "shoulds" here!

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Guest Bio

Michelle Lucas is an established and Accredited Master Executive Coach and Accredited Master Coach Supervisor. She runs Greenfields Consulting Limited and is based in Weymouth, UK and Mojacar, Spain. She was one of the first Coach Supervisors to come from an organisational and coaching background and is seen by many a thought leader, questioning assumptions which have been borrowed from other helping professions.

 

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