Developmental Artistry in Coaching and Supervision

253: Dancing with Uncertainty: Developmental Artistry in Coaching and Supervision with Neel Arya

In this Episode

Host Helen O’Grady is joined by executive coach and coach supervisor Neel Arya for a fascinating conversation about developmental artistry - a creative, embodied approach to coaching and supervision and its relevance in times of significant change. Neel explains how this philosophy, co-developed with Carissa Bub, encourages practitioners to embrace uncertainty, experimentation, and the exploration of liminal spaces – the ‘messy middle’ of growth - and their significance in the developmental process. Neel explains cultural dimensions and individual personality's influence on the openness to developmental artistry, and they discuss using creative techniques, such as works of art and poetry, to foster deeper awareness and learning.

 

The conversation highlights the importance of presence, playfulness, emergent conversations and courage, challenging traditional reliance on structured models and inviting coaches to explore emergent, experiential ways of knowing. Neel also shares his experience using the dark and invites listeners to join his Dark Workshop series this autumn, using the discount code found on the AC website below.

You Will Learn

• The concept of ‘developmental artistry’ in coaching and supervision
• How to apply developmental artistry for both experienced and novice coaches
• How the dark can be used to explore liminal spaces

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Guest Bio

Neel is an experienced executive coach and coaching supervisor. His supervision practice is underpinned by an emphasis on the emergent, experiential, embodied and entangled. His workshops “The Dark” and “Dancing in the Dark”, aimed at experienced coaches and supervisors, are being hosted by the Coaching Supervision Academy on 19th September and 14th November 2025 respectively. AC members can attend using the code ACNEEL.

 

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