ABSTRACT
This chapter explores in more depth the nature of coaching supervision, clarify some misconceptions, and share some insights from theory and research. Coaching supervision is one example, and we believe it has a significant role to play as the profession of coaching continues to mature. The development of coaching supervision, however, has been diverse. In comparison, the International Coach Federation (ICF) recognizes coaching supervision as one of the activities appropriate for continuing professional development and suggests that coaches obtain appropriate coaching supervision training in order to fully provide the service. The growth of coaching super-vision is thus practice led, as is much of coaching, with individuals finding it useful and continuing to use it as part of their practice. According to the ICF, mentor coaching has been a core practice in the development of professional coaches; however, it is different from coaching super-vision. Coaching super-vision, as a formal practice that follows professional standards, was developed originally in the UK.
