It’s a strange paradox—we long for feedback because we know it’s crucial for growth, but we also hate hearing it because it often stings, even when it's well-intended.

Giving yourself permission to be a work in progress means recognising the foundation you're building on and acknowledging that growth is an essential part of becoming a more effective leader.

In an ideal world, we want our supervisees to bring an enthusiastic and open approach to supervision.

Along with our need for safety, belonging, fulfillment, and love, feeling valued is undoubtedly one of our core human needs.

Grab your apron and your favourite spatula, because we’re about to blend, whisk, and bake the most delectable dish for effective and engaging supervision.

The adage “give someone a fish and you feed them for a day, teach them to fish and you feed them for a lifetime” rings so true when it comes to refining our role as professional and clinical supervisors.

As we continue to navigate the ever evolving and demanding landscape of healthcare, the importance of effective supervision cannot be understated. It's not just about ensuring quality care for our clients, but also about the support of ongoing learning and fostering a supportive and thriving work environment for ourselves and our colleagues.

To support savvy leaders and organisations to invest meaningfully in their employees’ professional development, I’ve developed a simple framework that shows how supervision can move from toxic to transformative supervision - and the incredible impact this has.

It’s the Supervisors role to run the sessions isn’t it? 

Actually, research shows that to get the most from supervision you need mutually engaged and driven participants.

Positive supervision is focussed on learning and skill development.

Positive learning supports skill development and problem- solving, the supervisor will provide relevant information and resources to help the supervisee grow in their practice.