Ep 50: ‘Leak proof supervision’: Coaching, growth, and building a supportive practice with Crystal Small

About this episode

Crystal Small discusses her journey in coaching and supervision, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and ethical practices in the field.

Ever wondered what it’s really like to supervise the supervisors? In this episode, co-hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel welcome their much-admired supervisor for the Supervision Collective, Crystal Small. Crystal shares how her journey weaves together a passion for psychology, leadership in the Metropolitan Police, and a deep commitment to helping others unlock growth. From her very first mentorship experience at a sickle cell charity to the transformative impact of formal coach training, Crystal opens up about the spark that ignited her love for coaching and why that passion keeps burning brighter. Highlights: 00:00 Intro: Meet Crystal Small, PCC coach and supervisor for both hosts 01:19 The different ways coaching touches every part of a coach’s life 02:17 Inside scoop on what it’s like to supervise the hosts! 03:15 Crystal’searly mentoring experience at a sickle cell charity 05:11 How formal coaching study can transform you professionally and personally 06:54 The transformative power of coaching during early career stages 09:34 Why supervision is an ‘ethical must’ 12:59 Honouring each supervisee’s uniqueness 17:55 The deep trust and safety in monthly supervision 27:00…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Bramall, Rebecca Daniel

Guest: Crystal Small

Topics covered

• coaching
• supervision
• personal growth
• mentorship
• professional development
• ethical practices

Keywords

• coaching
• supervision
• mentorship
• personal growth
• professional development
• ethical supervision
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Supervision Collective, Metropolitan Police, sickle cell charity

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