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AoEC Group Supervision
Quarterly group supervision at the AoEC supports coaches to deepen their practice, gain new perspectives and enhance their professional standards. Facilitated by trained supervisors, these sessions offer a safe space to reflect, share and learn with your peers.
Upcoming dates:
27 January 2026 - 23 July 2026
UK/Live Virtual Sessions
Programme overview
This programme is designed for certified and practising coaches - including AoEC graduates, internal coaches and external practitioners - who are looking to deepen their reflective practice, receive feedback and benefit from peer learning in a structured and supportive environment.
Group supervision offers a valuable space to explore your coaching work, gain new perspectives and enhance your professional development through shared experience and facilitated reflection.
Each group is limited to a maximum of six participants to ensure individual attention and meaningful engagement.
Programme structure
Each participant completes:
Four Group Supervision sessions (2 hours each)
These sessions focus on reflective practice, feedback and peer learning, enabling you to explore real coaching scenarios and develop greater insight into your work.
Delivery format
Where: Online via Zoom for accessibility and flexibility
Frequency: One group supervision session per quarter, providing a steady rhythm of reflection and development throughout the year
Pricing
The cost of this group supervision programme is:
£800 + VAT for graduates of the AoEC’s GB-run Diploma courses: Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching, Professional Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching, Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching, Master Practitioner in Embodied Dialogue Coaching, Systemic Team Coaching® Diploma, Systemic Team Coaching® Practitioner Diploma and Resilience Accreditation Programme.
£1,000 + VAT for non-graduates
Benefits of group supervision
- Develop self-awareness and ethical practice in a supportive group environment
- Share insights with a diverse cohort of professional coaches
- Build confidence, grow professionally and maintain best-practice standards
- Experience the support, stretch and psychological safety of working within a dedicated supervision space through the seasons
Why group supervision?
Supervision is recognised by the professional bodies and coaching leaders as vital for maintaining professionalism, developing insight and ensuring ethical practice. Group supervision blends expert guidance with peer dialogue, offering multiple perspectives, feedback and a safe space for honest discussion.
Through regular supervision, you’ll nurture your coaching skills and wellbeing, ensuring your practice stays fresh, ethical and impactful.
Take the next step – secure your place in our upcoming cohort.
Meet your supervisor
Joan van den Brink Faculty
Joan van den Brink Faculty
Joan’s life purpose is to create intimate environments so that people thrive. This acts as her north star in all her work and interactions with others. She has extensive experience in working with organizations as a senior manager, executive and as a consultant. She has specialised in leadership and talent since 2001 and been an executive coach for over 15 years. Prior to her consulting experience, Joan has enjoyed an eclectic career spanning Marketing, Operations, HR & Communications. Her expertise lies in working with teams and individuals in creating bespoke solutions to specific people needs that range from enhancing team effectiveness through building more trust and intimacy to creating and implementing people capability frameworks to develop desired skills in organisational transformations. She has extensive experience of working in the field of diversity and inclusion to facilitate the development of less favoured groups within organisations. Joan has a strong track record in building trusted advisor relationships and supporting others to grow and develop.In addition to her people consulting work, Joan is an author, executive coach and coach supervisor.
FAQs
What is group supervision in coaching?
Group supervision is a facilitated process where coaches come together to reflect, share challenges and gain insights with the support of a coaching supervisor and their peers. It is designed to promote ethical practice, self-awareness and sustained professional growth.
How is supervision different from mentor coaching?
Supervision explores your practice as a whole - including ethical dilemmas, self-care, client relationships and professional identity - whereas mentor coaching is specifically focused on enhancing coaching competencies and performance against ICF standards.
Who leads the group supervision sessions?
Sessions are delivered by experienced supervisors, skilled in supporting coaches to reflect, challenge assumptions and maintain professional standards.
Can I participate if I am not an AoEC graduate?
Yes, both AoEC graduates and non-AoEC coaches are welcome to join and benefit from diverse perspectives and structured peer dialogue.
What is the maximum group size and why?
Groups are limited to six participants to ensure meaningful discussion, individual attention and a confidential, supportive space for reflection.
How are sessions delivered and scheduled?
Are sessions recorded or available for playback?
Supervision sessions are confidential and recordings are not provided to protect participants’ privacy and foster open sharing.
What if I miss a session?
Attendance at all sessions is highly recommended to get the most from your supervision experience and support your ongoing professional standards. If you need to miss a session, please contact your supervisor as early as possible.
Options to make up missed learning will be discussed and joining another group to cover the time may be possible, but this is subject to availability and will incur an additional fee based on the number of sessions required.
Can I change cohorts after enrolling?
Requests to transfer to another group are only considered in exceptional circumstances, are subject to availability and will incur an additional fee based on sessions required. Remaining with your original cohort is strongly encouraged to ensure continuity and the best possible peer learning experience.
What is included in the programme cost?
The fee covers all four group supervision sessions facilitated by an AOEC supervisor and administrative support.
Why is there a graduate and non-graduate rate?
AoEC graduates receive a preferential rate as part of AoEC’s commitment to lifelong learning and alumni support.
Do prices include VAT?
Fees are listed exclusive of VAT, which will be added as applicable in your region.
Is a payment plan available?
To make accessing the programme easier, you can spread your payment over the first four months. All fees must be fully settled by month four, while you’ll continue to benefit from supervision sessions across the full year.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to AoEC’s programme terms. Refunds and transfers are managed on a case-by-case basis in line with standard policy.
What topics can I bring to supervision?
You can discuss any issue related to your development as a coach and your coaching work - client challenges, ethical questions, boundaries, emotional impact, or patterns in your practice.
What outcomes can I expect from group supervision?
Participants gain confidence, new perspectives, greater ethical awareness and strategies for ongoing development - all in a collaborative and nurturing environment.
Why is supervision important for coaches?
Supervision is recognised as essential for maintaining professionalism, developing insight and supporting wellbeing - reinforcing a coach’s capacity for safe, effective and ethical practice.