The Essential Role of Humanness in Coaching Supervision

251: The Essential Role of Vulnerability and Humanness in Coaching Supervision with Claire Pedrick

In this Episode

Claire Pedrick, master coach and co-author of ‘The Human Behind the Coach’, joins host Helen O’Grady to explore the vital role of humanness in coaching supervision. They discuss the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and why the supervisee, rather than supervisor, decides if a space is safe or not. Claire shares personal insights on power dynamics, the value of self-reflection, and the ethics of supervisors bringing their humanity to their sessions. The conversation highlights the evolving nature of supervision, the need for continuous growth, and the courage required to foster genuine human connection within coaching relationships.

You Will Learn

• What humanness in supervision means
• The benefits of being human and vulnerable as a supervisor
• The concept of self-supervision and the significance of reflection

Guest Bio

Claire Pedrick is an MCC Master Coach, Coaching Supervisor, and author with over 15,000 hours of experience. She believes coaching is simple but takes time to master. Claire hosts The Coaching Inn podcast and has written two books: Simplifying Coaching and The Human Behind the Coach. In 2022, she walked 600km on the Camino in Spain and received the Outstanding Contribution to Coaching Award and a Points of Light Award.

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