Supervision is the interaction that occurs when a coach or manager brings their coaching and/or mentoring work experiences to an accredited coach supervisor. Supervision focuses on three main areas: support, resourcing and development through reflective dialogue for the benefit of the coach/manager, their clients and their teams and organizations. 

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. This is particularly important in today’s uncertain and complex environment. Coaches honor the client as the expert in their life and work and believe every client is creative, resourceful and whole. 

By regulating standards, skills and core competencies for coaching, governance bodies, like the International Coaching Federation (ICF), ensure that coaches are experienced and reliable professionals who abide by a strict Code of Ethics.

There are different credentialing levels that coaches obtain as they progress in their studies and practice. The ICF credentialing standards are Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), up until Master Certified Coach (MCC).

Always verify the Coach's credentials before you start working together.
The European Mentoring and Coaching Council provides The European Individual Accreditation (EIA), an internationally recognised accreditation, that demonstrates that an individual practising as a professional mentor/coach has the appropriate level of knowledge and the ability to apply it effectively in their practice.