1st Edition

The Coaching Supervision Casebook Meeting Your Supervisees’ NEEDS

Edited By Jeremy Lewis Copyright 2027
238 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

238 Pages 9 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The Coaching Supervision Casebook provides a comprehensive collection of real-world case studies that illuminate the interplay between supervisor and supervisee. Drawing on published research and the insights of a broad community of contributing practitioners, this book delves into the nuanced complexities of coaching supervision, emphasising the importance of understanding and meeting the... Read more

Part I: Intentions

1. Introduction

2. What is coaching supervision?

3. What do coaching supervisors actually do?

4. NEEDS: A framework for coaching supervision interventions

5. How NEEDS fits with supervision practice

Part II: Interventions

6. The case studies

7. Supervising for performance

Case Study 1: Nothing to bring to supervision? Think again!

Steve Benson

Case Study 2: Being Well: The underlying help and hindrance to the coach

Sheela Hobden

Case Study 3: Building capability and confidence in multi-party contracting

Mia O’Gorman

Case Study 4: Co-supervising a group in transition: Resonance, readiness, and the power of relationship as instrument

Larrissa Thurlow and Traci Manalani

Case Study 5: ‘Am I doing it right?’: Group supervision of training coaches

Charlotte Wilding

Case Study 6: Whose responsibility is it anyway?

Jeremy Lewis

8. Supervising for growth – developing capability

Case Study 7: When values collide: Supervision as a space for ethical reflection

Beth Clare McManus

Case Study 8: Opening a supervisee’s eyes

Jeremy Lewis

Case Study 9: Staying true to myself

Adrijana Milosavljević

Case Study 10: Who am I becoming? Exploring and developing a coaching identity

Jeremy Lewis

Case Study 11: Fast minds, full hearts: Supervision for an ADHD coaching team

Marian Rosefield

Case Study 12: Inclusive supervision through the lens of neurodiversity

Claire Pedrick

9. Supervising for growth - exploring horizons

Case Study 13: Losing the list: The development of a skilled supervisee

Auriel Majumdar

Case Study 14: My journey with Presence in Action

Samantha Barbour Pringle and Louie J N Gardiner

Case Study 15: A reciprocal developmental pathway from therapist to coach

Fiona Adamson

Case Study 16: When the childhood story shows up in supervision

Jan Brause

Case Study 17: Using recordings to take us to our learning edge - on the theme of ‘am I enough?’

Eve Turner

Case Study 18: Endings in supervision: Applying principles from systemic constellations

Paul Heardman

Part III: Impact

10. Impact on supervisees

11. Impact on supervisors

12. Impact on the coaching profession

Biography

Jeremy Lewis is a practitioner-researcher in the field of coaching supervision, combining over 15 years of experience in executive coaching, organisational development and coaching supervision with published research. He is the founder of Grow the Coach, a supervision practice that supports internal and external coaches across career stages through affordable, reflective and ethically grounded supervision. See www.growthecoach.com for more information.

'The Coaching Supervision Casebook is a well-organised and refreshing text that focuses on real case studies of how supervisors have met their supervisees’ NEEDS. In analysing the cases, the author employs the iterative flow model, giving consideration to setting an intention at the outset, exploring the intervention itself and, most importantly, noting the impact. He thus produces a powerful discussion of how supervision sessions engage in five activities: Noticing, Exploring, Evaluating, Developing and Supporting. The book is a welcome addition to the canon of coaching supervision. It introduces fresh perspectives, practical guidance and a new framework that enhances the field.'

Elaine Cox, Honorary Research Fellow, Oxford Brookes University, and Founding Editor of the International Journal of Evidence Based Coaching and Mentoring, UK

'Coaching is far more than a set of techniques - it is a social practice, rooted in its historical and cultural context. The relatively stable, growth-oriented conditions that shaped the development of coaching over the past three decades have now given way to turbulence and transformation. In this evolving landscape, reflective capacity is not optional; it is essential to sustain an ethical, aware and responsible practice. The Coaching Supervision Casebook offers precisely such a reflective space. Written by a deeply experienced practitioner-researcher in coaching supervision, this book invites readers into an engaging exploration that enriches both their understanding and professional stance. Through powerful questions and insightful case studies, it fosters a genuine dialogue with seasoned practitioners. The introduction of the NEEDS framework expands horizons, offering fresh perspectives for both coaching and supervision. Timely, thoughtful and inspiring, this book is a meaningful companion for coaches and supervisors seeking to deepen their practice and navigate complexity with integrity and purpose.'

Pauline Fatien, Grenoble Ecole de Management, France

'Whether you are an experienced coach or just beginning, engaging in regular supervision is a best practice that benefits you, your clients and the coaching industry as a whole. The Coaching Supervision Casebook has made a major contribution here in helping us understand the practice of supervision through the NEEDS framework.'

Bob Garvey, Professor (Emeritus), UK

'Through its case studies and theoretical insights, The Coaching Supervision Casebook positions supervision as essential for safer, more effective and transformative coaching. This volume is the latest addition to the Professional Coaching Series and comes highly recommended.'

David A Lane, Professional Development Foundation, and Visiting Professor at Middlesex University and Canterbury Christ Church University, UK

'What actually happens in coaching supervision? This question stops many coaches from engaging with it. In The Coaching Supervision Casebook, Jeremy Lewis provides a clearer answer than we have had before, through the NEEDS framework and 18 practitioner case studies, demonstrating supervision across different career stages. The book gives supervisors precise language for their intentional choices and coaches genuine clarity about what to expect. A practical contribution that makes the abstract concrete.'

Sarah Short, The Coaching Revolution, UK

'The Coaching Supervision Casebook is a welcome contribution to coaching supervision because it (a) focuses on supervisees’ needs and less on supervisor skills, (b) is well-grounded, theoretically, but is (c) practically grounded in supervision practice and experience. The NEEDS model brings together these key ingredients into a useful and applicable guide to effective coaching supervision.'

Paul Stokes, Associate Professor of Coaching and Mentoring, Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University, UK

'The Coaching Supervision Casebook is a highly practical book that demonstrates what really happens in supervision, in an enjoyable, easy-to-read way. The NEEDS framework offers a practical structure to help supervisors and coaches alike. What I really value about this book is its authenticity. The case studies are real, and at times vulnerable. They capture the challenges, fears and learning moments that make supervision so powerful. Jeremy Lewis brings together a diverse range of experienced practitioners, each offering something unique. The result is a highly valuable resource that shines a light on the discipline of supervision, carefully structured around the Intention, Intervention and Impact model. Whether you’re new to supervision or an experienced practitioner, this is a must-read. It’s a fabulous book that will both expand your thinking and strengthen your practice. Thank you, Jeremy, for sharing your inspiration with the world.'

Jo Wright, Co-founder, Coaching Culture Ltd., UK