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Develop your knowledge, skills and abilities as a coach, through reflections on your coaching practice
Coach Supervision
Coach supervision
We are delighted to now offer 1-1 and group coach supervision services for our clients.
To find out more, please get in touch, or book a group session here
Why do I need coach supervision?
As part of our continued professional development, it is recommended that all coaches engage in regular coach supervision.
EMCC Global’s definition of supervision is
A safe space for reflective dialogue with a practicing supervisor, supporting the supervisee’s practice, development and well-being.
EMCC Global believes that experienced practitioners require a minimum of four hours individual supervision per year, evenly distributed across twelve months. EMCC Global also believes that the minimum ratio of practice to supervision, for an experienced practitioner should be 35 practice hours to 1 hour of supervision received.
Here we explain the value of supervision, and share details of our newly launched MAGIC supervision services.
The Association for Coaching explains
"Coaching supervision is a formal and protected time for facilitating a coach’s in-depth reflection on their practice with a Coaching Supervisor. Supervision offers a confidential framework within a collaborative working relationship in which the practice, tasks, process and challenges of the coaching work can be explored. The primary aim of supervision is to enable the coach to gain in ethical competency, confidence and creativity so as to ensure best possible service to the coaching client, both coachees and coaching sponsors. Supervision is not a ‘policing’ role, but rather a trusting and collegial professional relationship. "
If you are a professional coach seeking to work with a qualified supervisor, we can create a partnership that supports you to:
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Explore client ‘cases’ in a confidential space, to enable new insights that will add value for the client and their key stakeholders
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Develop your knowledge, skills and abilities as a coach, through reflections on your coaching practice
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Revisit and refresh your understanding of the professional standards and ethical behaviours that shape the coaching environment
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Consider the next steps you will take to develop and enhance your unique coaching style.
Our Supervision sessions take place in a confidential, supportive environment, and are led by an experienced, qualified supervisor.
We offer:
- 90 minute virtual group sessions, with a maximum of 8 people: £40+VAT
- 60 minute virtual individual sessions: £100 +VAT
- 90 minute virtual individual sessions: £150 +VAT
2026 dates for our group coach supervision sessions are:
- 27th March
- 19th June
- 18th September
- 11th December
All sessions run on Zoom from 09.30 - 11.00 UK time.
Book your group supervision place here
To book an individual supervision session with Helen Geoghegan, please email her directly at
What topics could I bring to coach supervision?
- The International Centre for Coaching Supervision (ICCS) describes the three functions of Coaching Supervision as ‘Formative, Normative and Restorative.’
Here are some examples of themes or questions that coaches bring to supervision sessions:
FORMATIVE THEMES/QUESTIONS:
These focus on the development of the coach as a person.
This may relate to increasing knowledge, skills and practice, but also to the emergence of a coach’s personal coaching style and identity- how they ‘show up’ in their coaching practice.
Formative Questions that coaches might bring include:
- How do I deal with a client who is unreliable/non- responsive?
- I feel stuck with a client, how can I fix this?
NORMATIVE THEMES/QUESTIONS:
These cover the issue of standards and ethics in coaching, what is perceived to be OK or NOT OK within the boundaries of a coaching relationship and across the profession as a whole.
The themes relate to the coach as an ‘ethical practitioner.’
Normative Questions that Coaches might bring to supervision include:
- My new client is unhappy with an element of my coaching contract – how should I deal with their objection?
- There is a conflict of interest between my client’s goals for their coaching and the organisation’s objectives – how do I resolve this?
RESTORATIVE THEMES/QUESTIONS
This function is concerned with supporting the coach to recover from the ongoing emotional impact of supporting clients with sometimes challenging and sensitive issues.
Supervision can support a coach like a cleanser, to wash away leftover emotions from their work, regain their balance and emerge refreshed.
Restorative Themes/Questions might include:
- I dread working with this client – I always feel drained after a session with them
- My client’s difficult situation reminds me of similar challenges I have experienced in my life, which is affecting my ability to support them
For many of the themes above, there may not be one simple outcome.
Differing contexts, objectives, contracts and stakeholders will mean that each unique ‘case’ presented by a supervisee and explored with a supervision group could lead to diverse reflections and conclusions, with multiple possible choices explored.
Ultimately, the Supervisee is in control - they have the privilege and the power to choose which, if any, of the possible options they will take forward.
To find out more about our 1-1 or group supervision sessions, please get in touch, or book a group session here
Benefits of supervision
- Improved client results through improving the quality and effectiveness of coaching
- Professional support for the coach to develop coaching skills and improved coaching strategies for challenging client situations.
- Competitive differentiation on corporate contracts to maintain and enhance coaching quality standards.
- Continuing professional development (CPD) of the coach. Supervision is recognised by the ICF for core competency Continuing Coach Education (CCE) hours.
Helen Geoghegan
We are delighted to introduce Helen Geoghegan, who has joined our MAGIC Coaching team as our Associate Supervisor.
Helen will be leading both our group and our 1-1 supervision provision.
Helen's experience as Coach, Facilitator and Talent Development Consultant includes working with a diverse range of clients to enable them to achieve their personal, team and organisational goals.
She specialises in individual and group coaching and is accredited with several coaching organisations. She is also currently completing a coaching supervision qualification and has added coaching supervision expertise to her offer.
Helen is an NLP Master Practitioner, an EMCC Mentor and an EMCC Accredited Coach at Senior Practitioner level and achieved a Diploma in Coaching Supervision with the International centre for Coaching Supervision.
She brings extensive experience from the corporate world to her practice, including several management and leadership roles in FMCG, culminating in Human Resource Development.
Read more about Helen on her website, Waterfall Coaching.
If you'd like to participate in our coach supervision service, or find out more, please get in touch or, book your place here,
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Jo Greengrass18 February 2026
I have just completed the Magic Coaching course. It was extremely informative and provided a clear framework for coaching sessions, it also offered the opportunity for experiential learning. The facilitators are very experienced, knowledgeable and supportive. A useful workbook is also provided covering the key areas discussed on the course. The course is a good starting point for those exploring coaching but also as CPD for experienced coaches. The Magic methodology is a really good structure to underpin the coaching process. Many thanks Rosie and Jan for a really motivating and inspiring 3 days.Posted on Google
Anna Skeats16 February 2026I absolutely loved this programme. As someone who's been in charity leadership for years, I've always been passionate about creating empowering culture, but this course helped me understand the why behind what I believed. And that's been genuinely inspiring. Working with Rosie, Jan, and a brilliant group of like-minded professionals, I finally got to explore the principles and frameworks that underpin effective coaching. Everything clicked into place. The methods we learned are practical, accessible, and actually work in the real world, which is exactly what I needed. Rosie and Jan were superb. They both bring decades of coaching and leadership experience from business and consultancy, and they absolutely brought it to life. They didn't just teach us, they inspired us. Honestly, they showed us the real Magic, and I'm so grateful for that. I'd highly recommend this training and the book to anyone on their coaching journey. Whether you're looking to refine your existing skills or you're completely new and want to embed a coaching approach from scratch, you'll get so much from this. It's been invaluable for me, and I think it will be for you too. A huge thank you to Rosie and Jan for such a transformative experience.Posted on Google
James Green21 June 2025This course was brilliant. I’ve been a coach for a few years already inside an org, but this course specifically broadened my approach to coaching at a more pure level. Rosie and Jan are amazing teachers and the models, approaches and materials I received and worked through are extremely useful. 100% recommend if you’re wanting to learn from the best!Posted on Google
Ryan Lennon12 June 2025The Magic Coaching training was brilliant. The sessions were excellently facilitated: engaging, concise, and packed with a tonne of useful information and practical tools. There’s a strong emphasis on supportive practice, which really helps to build confidence and embed learning. It also attracts a really interesting and eclectic group of people, making it a great opportunity for networking and peer learning. I came away feeling much more equipped and inspired as a coach. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a solid, practical foundation in coaching. Massive thanks to Rosie & Jan for being wonderful facilitators :)Posted on Google
andrea diez de sollano11 June 2025The course was excellent. Jan and Rosie have a wealth of experience and knowledge and are also exceptional teachers. I found specially useful the practical exercises that were part of the course. I will definitely recommend the course.Posted on Google
Charlotte Hurst31 July 2024Brilliant training programme in coaching, covering everything from the basics (what is coaching) to more advanced skills (how to approach different scenarios and engage different types of coachees in the process), with lots of opportunities for practicing what you learn. Insightful, engaging, thought provoking and above all really practical.Posted on Google
Nicky Frobisher12 April 2024I have really enjoyed getting my MAGIC coaching accreditation with Rosie and Jan. They are encouraging and supportive and their facilitation style is clear and thorough. I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in developing their coaching skills.Posted on Google
James Smith14 February 2024Having just completed the three all day workshops that are part of this coaching course, I can honestly say I feel deeply motivated and very confident in pursuing this qualification with aim of making a career from it. Without a background in coaching, being able to put what we learn into practice in the safe place that is each session means that I have already set the groundwork to be an effective coach. The practical side of this course is so important for building confidence and hitting the ground running. I could not recommend this course enough to those who are looking to develop their people skills and help others in growing and achieving.Posted on Google
Paula Betenson8 November 2023Amazing experience and discovery of a new skill I didn’t know I could use. Supportive and caring team and no pressure to complete my work at my own pace. Couldn’t ask for morePosted on Google
JS Fio12 September 2023A wonderful, insightful and pragmatic course. Whether you've any coaching experience or not, expect to enjoy and learn some valuable skills for the family and in the workplace. Rosie and Jan were great instructors. I highly recommend the AC Accredited MAGIC Coach course (& book!). Thank you LadiesPosted on Google
Jane Owens1 September 2023This has been a truly enlightening programme. Run very professionally and enhanced by Rosie and Jan's vast experience of coaching. The MAGIC framework is a refreshing approach to coaching and during the course we explored practical tools that will help the people we coach to reflect. Not only was it really helpful but it was a pleasure to work with a great group of participants. Thanks!Posted on Google
Fiona Irving29 June 2023“The Magic of Coaching is a cracking short course! I came across it after reading Rosie’s book, "The Magic Happens in the Silence", and was keen to explore further. The material covered was really accessible, particularly the core model used to help you navigate your way through a coaching conversation. The course was clearly delivered and perfectly pitched to either the beginner or, like me, someone wanting to brush up their skills and enjoy a dose of cpd. I loved the small group structure which helped to create a really comfortable, friendly atmosphere online and Rosie and Jan were fabulous facilitators who kept us all actively engaged and who were so generous about sharing their skill, insights and experience. I really recommend it !” Fiona Irving.Posted on Google
Helen Flack13 April 2023Great experience with Rosie and Jan - think you know all about Coaching? Don't be so sure! Very enjoyable learning behind a very pragmatic model. Thank you!Posted on Trustindex
Sophie Comas6 March 2023
The Magic Happens In The Silence - Book Review I have just finished reading Rosie’s book "The Magic Happens in the Silence” and thoroughly enjoyed it. The logical framework outlined helps support the coach or line manager to take any coachee on a journey of discovery, methodically. Packed with examples to explain the principle, tools to try and wisdom, this book is the go-to resource for any coach. Thank you Rosie!Posted on Google
Kingston Coaching13 February 2023Rosie and Jan have really helped me become more comfortable in coaching through all of the techniques they shared with me on the course 'the magic happens in the silence'. They responded quickly and gave great advice both on and off the zoom sessions. I would highly recommend them, and are both great people:) Look forward to staying in touch!