My aim, as a supervisor, is to support coaches and consultants to maintain and improve the quality of their work through a better understanding of themselves and the systems they work with.

 

We begin by establishing a shared understanding of why we want to work together, setting intention to guide our focus rather than a fixed goal, clarifying the scope of collaboration that can be adapted as needed while staying purposeful.​

 

What do you bring to supervision? 

The moments when you feel stuck, anxious, uncomfortable, puzzled, unsafe or uncertain. Pressing questions that you are seeking clarity for, or repeated behaviours whose meaning or impact is unclear. Your feeling of uneasiness about your position or practice and a need for support to navigate these challenges. 

 

What do we believe? 

That everything is related. If a butterfly’s wings can create a tornado, in the same multidirectional sense, what happens in supervision can connect to what happens with your clients, their organisation, and their relationship network. By paying attention in the here and now, we can uncover relevant dynamics in the wider environment and deeper in ourselves.

 

What do we work on? 

Meaningful change begins with a deep understanding of ourselves, how we view and therefore interact with the world. In deepening self-understanding: our thoughts, emotions, patterns of behaviour within the multiple systems we inhabit, we develop a strong internal foundation that enables us to better support ourselves and our clients. 

 

Central to this process is identifying and reframing blind spots. I view blind spots not as flaws in our otherwise complete picture of knowledge, but as highlighted areas in the canvas of the vast unknown. Reframing blind spots in this way normalises ignorance and uncertainty, encourages curiosity and allows exploration generously without blame. By uncovering insights that might otherwise remain hidden, we gain new perspectives that help us break free from limiting patterns and discover fresh paths forward.

 

How do we work? 

Inspired by Wilfred Bion, I practice the mindset ‘without memory, desire, or understanding’. This means meeting the client anew in every encounter, free from the weight of past experiences. Allowing relationships to unfold naturally, free from set expectations. Embracing uncertainty and complexity of others, setting aside assumptions, open to learning and willing to be surprised. I encourage you to adopt this mindset too, to be authentically present in your work. 

 

This approach is not about offering quick fixes or definitive answers. Instead, it is about cultivating curiosity, presence, and the courage to explore, in a safe space; it is about facing the difficult, the elusive and the unknown, both within ourselves and out there. Through this process, we unlock potential, navigate challenges with clarity, and build more meaningful connections in our lives.

 

What tools do I use?  

Self-as-instrument is the most important tool we use in the helping profession, when we bring ourselves to work with clients. I have a signature tool as well: I ask people to draw what they haven’t explained enough in words. A picture is worth a thousand words – it conveys settings of stories, complex situations, real emotions more effectively than a verbal description. It also reveals unconscious elements that the person is unaware of, and therefore could not have expressed in words. Drawing, as an additional language of expression, enables a quicker and deeper exploration of  the dynamics in the person and in the systems they work with.

 

How do we know it works? 

When fear gives way to joy, discomfort shifts to ease, uncertainty to clarity. These changes are felt with confidence rather than measured by set criteria, opening pathway to a more meaningful and enjoyable practice. 

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