How to Choose a Coaching Supervisor

Liane McGrath
Jun 2
1 min read

Choosing a coaching supervisor is an important decision — this is the person who'll help you see your practice clearly for years. The right supervisor combines credibility, the right approach, and a relationship you can be fully honest in.

What to look for in a coaching supervisor

Training and qualification specifically in coaching supervision, not just coaching
Substantial experience as both a coach and a supervisor
An approach and style that fits how you like to reflect and learn
A strong ethical grounding and clear confidentiality
Someone you can be genuinely open and even vulnerable with

Questions worth asking

Ask a prospective supervisor how they work, how they balance support and challenge, and how they handle ethical questions. Most importantly, notice whether you feel safe enough to bring the work you'd rather not show anyone — because that's where supervision does its most valuable work.

Group coaching supervision with Gram

If you're looking for a supervisor, Liane runs small-group coaching supervision at Gram. She's a qualified, highly experienced coaching supervisor and executive coach — with over 20,000 hours of practice — and she runs several cohorts each year, bringing coaches together to reflect, learn from one another, and strengthen their practice.

Reach out via our contact page to find out about the next intake.

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a coaching supervisor?

Look for someone trained and experienced specifically in supervision, with an approach that fits you and a relationship in which you feel safe to be fully honest.