I’m fascinated to see that Diana Shmukler, clinical psychologist, teacher and supervisor, is teaching a programme this July at the Oxford University Summer School for Adults on Adolescence: Whose Problem Is It Anyway? The course description says: ‘From the children of the “sturm und drang” to the millennials, adolescence has […]

I’ve just returned from virtually a whole month away from work. I started August with a week-long tai ji retreat in Herefordshire which was both calming and revitalising. I left there with my feet firmly on the ground, feeling centred, rested and balanced. I then set off alone for a […]

I was really pleased and honoured to receive an award at the annual Coaching at Work awards earlier this month, in the category, Contributions to Coaching Supervision. I feel very encouraged that there is now an award for supervision work. It’s great to see that the value and relevance of […]

In my experience as a coaching supervisor, endings have given me more pause for thought and more professional challenge than almost anything else. I’ve found there are at least three different endings. The first and most satisfying ending goes like this: ‘Let’s agree it’s time to end our work. You […]