1. Postgraduate Diploma
in Coaching Supervision
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2. Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching Supervision
The Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching Supervision is validated by Leeds
Metropolitan University and is stage two of the MA in Business and Executive
Coaching (120 CATS points).
The requirement for Coaching Supervision
Supervision of coaching is a requirement by professional bodies for ethical
practice (e.g. the EMCC, AC, ICF). Therefore, the demand for supervision has
significantly increased.
Supervision and coaching
Executive and business coaching is a complex activity. The coachee's agenda is
likely to cover a range of themes such as strategic management, organisational
politics, leadership development, work/life balance, and so forth. The coaching
relationship contains many layers of meaning, many of which are difficult for the
coach to grasp during a particular coaching session. These layers include:
• Dynamics inherent in the coaching relationship (e.g. tensions when the coach is
line manager to the coachee)
• Organisational dynamics replayed in the coaching relationship (e.g. a “blame
culture” manifested as fault finding in the supervision relationship)
• The coach's personal psychological response to the coachee and their agenda
(e.g. an Asian coachee bringing experience of discrimination to a white coach)
Supervision is important in assisting the coach to work with these themes and
layers of meaning.
Coaching Supervision – Course Information
The programme is for people who have completed the Postgraduate Certificate
in Business and Executive Coaching or equivalent education, training and
experience elsewhere, and are seeking an accredited supervision programme to
support their role either as an independent coach supervisor or providing
supervision in-company within organisations. Applicants will preferably have
gained significant hours of experience as a coach to enable them to make the
best use of the programme.
The programme addresses the major theories of coach supervision and covers key
subjects such as the functions of coaching, forms of supervision (e.g. 1:1; group
supervision), ethical considerations and professional issues. Throughout, there is a
strong focus on supervision practice, and opportunities are explored to draw upon
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3. group experience in the here-and-now to deepen understanding (e.g. parallel
process).
The programme is delivered over four-three day workshops. Course requirements
include completion of three assignments.
Further Progression
Upon successful completion of the programme delegates can progress to the
third Masters Level stage of the MA. Alternatively, with the 120 CATS points,
delegates can apply to complete MA awards of other universities.
Course Information
The requirement for Coaching Supervision
Workshop 1: Fundamentals of Supervision
• What is supervision?
• Functions of supervision
• Differences between coaching and supervision
• Contracting
• The cyclical model of supervision
• Supervision practice sessions
Workshop 2: The Relational Dynamics of Supervision
• Hawkins and Smith's 'seven-eyed process' model of supervision
• The Drama Triangle
• Transference, counter-transference and projective identification
• dynamics of organisational culture
• dual relationships
• working with complex psychologies/issues
• Supervision of supervision group
• Supervision practice sessions
Workshop 3: Supervision of Coaching Within Organisations
• Group supervision
• Peer supervision
• Supervision of organisations’ internal networks of coaches
• The supervisor who is internal to an organisation
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4. • Creative approaches to supervision
• Supervision of supervision group
• Supervision practice sessions
Workshop 4: Professional, Ethical and Legal Issues in Supervision
• Ethical and legal decision making
• Note taking
• Freedom of information/data protection
• Supervision of supervision group
• Supervision practice sessions
Practical Information
Course structure
The course id delivered over 12 days and is structured into four non residential
workshops.
The dates for the 2012 intake are as follows:
Workshop 1: 12th / 14th December 2012
Workshop 2: 6th / 8st February 2013
Workshop 3: 20th / 22nd March 2013
Workshop 4: 15th / 17th May 2013
Cost
The cost of the programme is £5,000. This figure includes the LMU postgraduate
award enrolment fee which gives delegates the use of LMU student services, the
external assessment process and the provision of award. VAT is added to all
quoted figures. We would expect coaches at this level to be in supervision though
this is not included in the price.
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5. The Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching Supervision awarded by Leeds Met University
[120 CATS points].
Academic Criteria for Admission
In order to undertake the Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching Supervision (LMU)
the following selection criteria applies:-
That you have either:
 Completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Executive Coaching
(LMU) or
 Equivalent and relevant education and experience in coaching.
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6. Application for Admission
Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching Supervision
Please complete all sections fully and attach a C.V. to avoid delay.
Title (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms/Dr)
Surname:
Other Names:
Address (Permanent Home):
Home telephone:
Work telephone:
Mobile:
E-mail:
Date of birth:
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7. Qualifications and Education
School/College/University From – To Qualification
obtained or
(start with most recent) expected
Employment (paid or unpaid)
Enter details of present and previous employment, starting with the most recent
Employer’s name and address From – To Nature of work
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8. Professional Practice
Please give details of when and where you have worked as a supervisor or in supervisory
related activities (if applicable).
Fees
Who is expected to pay the fees? Please tick appropriate box.
Self ❐ Other ❐
If other please show the address to which the fees invoice should be sent.
Referee
We require details of one referee. Please give their name, address and telephone no.
Signature of applicant _________________________________Date ___________________
Please send your application form to:
Sue Horner, Programme Support Manager
PB Coaching
3 Albion Place, Leeds LS1 6JL
E-mail: Sue.horner@pbcoaching.com
Tel: +44 (0)113 3882810
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9. Equal Opportunities (Completion of this section is voluntary)
L.M.U. has an equal opportunities policy. To ensure the effectiveness of the policy and to
assist in its development, please complete this section, which will be treated as confidential.
Please tick the appropriate box:
Caribbean ❐ African ❐ Black Other ❐ Chinese ❐ Bangladesh ❐ Indian ❐ Pakistani ❐
Asian Other ❐
White British ❐ White Irish ❐ White Other ❐ Other ❐ Prefer not to say ❐
Do you have a disability? Yes ❐ No ❐
If yes, please specify_________________________________
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10. PB Coaching © Terms and Conditions
1. The expectation is that you will attend all the workshops. However in
exceptional circumstances if it is absolutely essential to miss a workshop or
a single day, it is the course delegates’ responsibility to acquire the relevant
handout material.
2. The cost of the Programme
The standard course of the programme costs £5,000 and includes the LMU
postgraduate award enrolment fee which gives delegates the use of LMU
student services, the assessment process, the provision of the award and
the award ceremony. VAT is added to all quoted figures.
3. Payment for the entire course is due, irrespective of attendance.
4. Payment arrangements
Payment must be made in full prior to commencement of the course if you
are organisational sponsored. Those paying for themselves have the option
of paying 50% upfront and 50% on completion of the third workshop.
Payment terms are 21 days from date of invoice.
VAT at 20% is chargeable.
5. Practice supervision sessions are a regular feature of the course and
delegates use their own live material. It is essential that all the sessions are
kept confidential and only discussed within the boundaries of the sessions.
6. Finally, we strongly request that delegates not use the course as an
opportunity to target other delegates for marketing of their own services.
This has occurred on past programmes and has caused some resentment.
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11. Contact Details
More information on all the products and services from PB Coaching can be
found on our website:
www.pbcoaching.com
Email: mail@pbcoaching.com
Phone: +44 (0)113 3882810
Coaching premises: 3 Albion Place
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 6JL
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