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If you're curious about how Reflective Supervision can benefit you and your organisation, and how Envisager can support you in this, take a moment to read this short explainer: Reflective Supervision in Focus: Uniting Purpose with Practice.

Compassion fatigue is the emotional toll that can come from the constant demands of caring for others. For educators, it can lead to feeling overwhelmed, detached, and drained, impacting their wellbeing, relationships, and ability to fully engage with students. Into this, Reflective Supervision can offer a supportive space for educators to process their experiences, reconnect with their purpose, and find strategies to restore balance. Through reflective conversations they can build resilience and rediscover the joy in their work. When we invest in supporting educators this way, they can not only be sustained but also strengthened in their ability to care for those in their care. Let’s nurture those who nurture.

New Australian research, reported by various news outlets today, highlights the value of Reflective Supervision for school Principals to combat feelings of stress, burnout, and lack of support. Structured reflection sessions are recommended to help leaders process challenges and develop solutions. This article, published in The Educator Australia yesterday, reveals how independent school Principals are already embracing Reflective Supervision to navigate their complex roles while enhancing their wellbeing.

"Your boss is not in charge of you. You are in charge of you." Real wisdom here. Potentially transformative.

In the first two weeks of October, I’m offering a no-cost, no-obligation online Reflective Supervision session to anyone who would like to experience it. If you’ve got something work or ministry-related that you want to explore in a confidential, reflective, and non-judgmental space, this is a great opportunity. If you’ve never experienced Reflective Supervision, or you’re looking for a different experience, this could be a good time to try it out. Feel free to get in touch and schedule a time that works for you: https://lnkd.in/gDdwybHP

This article argues that command-and-control leadership is no longer viable. Given that rapid, constant, and disruptive change is now the norm, the role of the manager is becoming that of a coach. According to the authors, this is a dramatic and fundamental shift.

Teachers and school leaders today face remarkable challenges. The practice of Reflective Supervision holds immense potential in enabling educators to thrive in the midst of these challenges. It’s not reporting or line management, nor is it about monitoring performance. It’s a reflective, educative, and supportive space where educators can regularly pause and reflect on their work alongside a skilled, independent professional. "Supervision" (or perhaps better expressed as "Super-Vision") allows us to broaden our perspective, widening the lens on our practice and illuminating aspects we may have overlooked. At times, it helps us focus the lens, providing a clearer view of the challenges we may be facing. And sometimes it’s about seeing our professional practice through different lenses altogether and appreciating the value of alternative perspectives. It's a process that has the potential to empower and equip educators to become more skilled, resilient, and confident practitioners.

"The harsh reality is this: Overwork is at an all-time high, and the new world of work is only making it worse." An interesting piece on the problem of not disconnecting from work, and 3 steps for how to address it: 1. Work out the level of your organisation’s overwork culture and who is perpetuating it; 2. Develop a plan to make incremental improvements; 3. Implement the plan, starting small and meeting people where they are.

Don't Just Do Something - Stand There! by John Campbell 🔥🔥🔥 You can access the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gcuQWcx7 #coaching #coach #principals #coachingineducation