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Jo Cleary and Jo Birch chat about the pivotal, yet often overlooked role of the supervisor. They delve into the significance of accreditation for supervisors, exploring how it not only enhances professional credibility but also enriches personal development.
This series explores the transformative power of supervision in coaching and mentoring. Through relaxed, conversational episodes, we’ll uncover how supervision enhances professional growth, deepens reflective practice, and supports ethical, confident coaching. Along the way, we’ll hear from practitioners as they bring the EMCC Supervision Competence Framework to life – sharing their insights, challenges, and inspirations. Whether you’re curious about integrating supervision into your own practice or considering becoming a supervisor yourself, these conversations offer a thoughtful, engaging space to learn, reflect, and grow together.
Jo Cleary has been working as an Executive & Team coach and Supervisor in the public and private sector since 2012, following a long career in Board level roles in central, local government & NHS. She has been chair of 4 national charities including The College of Social Work.
She is accredited as a Master Accredited Executive Coach with APECS, Senior Practitioner, Team Coach & Supervisor with EMCC. She trained as a supervisor at Henley Business School & specialises in team coaching supervision.
She is the Lead EMCC Global Accreditation Assessor for ESIA.
Jo Birch is an EMCC Master Practitioner and EMCC Global Supervision Award Holder. For over a decade, Jo has trained coaches worldwide to become coaching supervisors – playing a key role in redefining supervision to best serve the coaching profession while supporting practitioners to develop distinctive approaches.
Jo is widely recognised as a collaborative editor / author, bringing people together through her publications Coaching Supervision Groups (2022), EMCC Mastery Series book Coaching Supervision (2019), and as editor of Thinking Global in BACP Coaching Today.
Jo is immensely proud of her EMCC Supervision Award and Master Practitioner recognition, which both honour her long-standing contribution to the profession.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-birch/
Sandra Wilson is a semi-retired professional who leads her own company, dedicating her time to meaningful work. An EMCC senior practitioner accredited Coach, Supervisor, Team Coach and Deputy Director of EMCC Supervision, she offers deep expertise to individuals and organisations. Sandra is especially passionate about supporting others through significant transitions.
Her career includes impactful roles in local, regional, and central government, as well as the Police Service, where she served as Programme Manager and Head of Coaching and Mentoring. This diverse background underpins the depth and effectiveness of her current practice.
EMCC Global Accreditation for Supervisors
By EMCC UKJo Cleary and Jo Birch chat about the pivotal, yet often overlooked role of the supervisor. They delve into the significance of accreditation for supervisors, exploring how it not only enhances professional credibility but also enriches personal development.
This series explores the transformative power of supervision in coaching and mentoring. Through relaxed, conversational episodes, we’ll uncover how supervision enhances professional growth, deepens reflective practice, and supports ethical, confident coaching. Along the way, we’ll hear from practitioners as they bring the EMCC Supervision Competence Framework to life – sharing their insights, challenges, and inspirations. Whether you’re curious about integrating supervision into your own practice or considering becoming a supervisor yourself, these conversations offer a thoughtful, engaging space to learn, reflect, and grow together.
Jo Cleary has been working as an Executive & Team coach and Supervisor in the public and private sector since 2012, following a long career in Board level roles in central, local government & NHS. She has been chair of 4 national charities including The College of Social Work.
She is accredited as a Master Accredited Executive Coach with APECS, Senior Practitioner, Team Coach & Supervisor with EMCC. She trained as a supervisor at Henley Business School & specialises in team coaching supervision.
She is the Lead EMCC Global Accreditation Assessor for ESIA.
Jo Birch is an EMCC Master Practitioner and EMCC Global Supervision Award Holder. For over a decade, Jo has trained coaches worldwide to become coaching supervisors – playing a key role in redefining supervision to best serve the coaching profession while supporting practitioners to develop distinctive approaches.
Jo is widely recognised as a collaborative editor / author, bringing people together through her publications Coaching Supervision Groups (2022), EMCC Mastery Series book Coaching Supervision (2019), and as editor of Thinking Global in BACP Coaching Today.
Jo is immensely proud of her EMCC Supervision Award and Master Practitioner recognition, which both honour her long-standing contribution to the profession.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-birch/
Sandra Wilson is a semi-retired professional who leads her own company, dedicating her time to meaningful work. An EMCC senior practitioner accredited Coach, Supervisor, Team Coach and Deputy Director of EMCC Supervision, she offers deep expertise to individuals and organisations. Sandra is especially passionate about supporting others through significant transitions.
Her career includes impactful roles in local, regional, and central government, as well as the Police Service, where she served as Programme Manager and Head of Coaching and Mentoring. This diverse background underpins the depth and effectiveness of her current practice.
EMCC Global Accreditation for Supervisors