Coaching Supervision program 2026
The Syntegrity Coaching Supervision program provides up to 10 hours of Coaching Supervision education and practice aligned with the ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies, offering a structured and supportive space for continuous learning, reflective practice, and professional growth. Participants strengthen their capacity to navigate complexity, sustain resilience, and foster the ongoing development of their coaching practice.
Theprogram takes place on the dedicated SCA Zoom training platform and all sessions are conducted by Cristina Pelizzatti-
ICF Master Certified Coach, ICF Registered Mentor Coach, ICF PCC Marker Evaluator L1&L2, ACC & MCC BARS evaluator, EMCC ESIA Accredited Coach Supervisor, EMCC EIA Master Practitioner, Accredited Master Coach Supervisor Individual & Group Association for Coaching (AC); Certified Systemic Coach Supervisor L7, Psychosynthesis Life Coach PLC, Professional Green Coach (AC), AssoCounseling Registered Supervisor Counselor REG-A1043-2013, American Counseling Association (ACA) Counselor Supervisor,
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What is “Syntegrity Coaching Supervision”?
Syntegrity Coaching Supervision program is an integrative, systemic approach to coaching supervision developed by Cristina Pelizzatti.
It blends synthesis and integrity to support coaches as whole people—mind, body, and spirit—rather than focusing only on techniques or case reviews.
At its heart is the Self-system: the dynamic interplay of values, inner voices, and evolving purpose that shapes how a coach shows up.
Supervision sessions invite deep reflection on real coaching experiences while exploring emotions, bodily cues, and subtle patterns that influence practice.
Instead of avoiding tension, Syntegrity treats it as creative energy, helping the coach find balance and coherence.
The process honors four interconnected aspects:
Reflective – cultivating Self-awareness and insight.
Developmental – encouraging the emergence of new capacities and authentic presence.
Resourcing / Supportive – sustaining resilience and well-being.
Normative – embedding ethical integrity as a natural outcome, aligned with ICF, EMCC, and AC standards applied to supervision.
By weaving these dimensions together, Syntegrity Coaching Supervision provides a safe, transformative space where professional growth and personal evolution reinforce each other.
Coaches grow and emerge from this program with greater clarity, ethical confidence, and inner alignment—ready to create lasting impact for their clients and the wider systems they serve.
Why Syntegrity Self-System Coaching Supervision?
Coaching can be both rewarding and demanding. Syntegrity Self-System Coaching Supervision provides a safe and reflective space where coaches can pause, explore, and make sense of their experience within the context of the whole Self-System.
Informed by the ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies and enriched by systemic, psychosynthesis, and transpersonal perspectives, supervision supports coaches in bringing awareness to blind spots, ethical considerations, internal dynamics, and relational patterns that influence their practice.
Through the formative, normative, and restorative functions of supervision, coaches cultivate greater coherence, resilience, and professional maturity. Reflection becomes a pathway toward integration, enabling the movement from fragmentation and complexity toward greater synthesis, presence, and authentic self-leadership.
More than a quality assurance process, Syntegrity Self-System Coaching Supervision is a developmental and transformative practice that supports the continuous evolution of the coach as a whole person and contributes to the advancement of an ethical, reflective, and human-centered coaching profession.
Coaching Supervision in an Evolving Profession
As coaching continues to evolve toward a structured, evidence-based, and professionally accountable discipline, coaching supervision is increasingly recognized as an essential dimension of excellence in practice.
The introduction of the ICF Coaching Supervisor Specialization (CSS) represents an important milestone for the profession. Developed by experienced supervision practitioners worldwide and grounded in the ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies, the CSS recognizes coaching supervision as a distinct and advanced professional practice and establishes a global standard for those qualified to supervise coaches.
ICF defines coaching supervision as:
“A dynamic and reflective process of collaboration, guidance and support through which coaches develop their personal, professional, and ethical capacity and maturity.”
At the heart of this definition are the ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies, which provide a comprehensive framework for effective supervisory practice. These competencies emphasize the supervisor's ability to:
establish and maintain clear supervision agreements;
cultivate trust, psychological safety, and ethical maturity;
embody supervisory presence, self-awareness, and reflexivity;
engage in deep listening and systemic awareness;
facilitate reflective inquiry and developmental learning;
support the formative, normative, and restorative functions of supervision;
promote professional growth, resilience, and continuous learning.
The emergence of the CSS also strengthens quality assurance and transparency throughout the coaching ecosystem. Through the future ICF Coaching Supervisor Registry, coaches will have greater confidence in identifying supervisors who meet internationally recognized standards of competence and ethical practice.
Furthermore, ICF now recognizes coaching supervision as an important component of continuing professional development. ICF credential-holders may apply up to 10 hours of Coaching Supervision (either delivering or receiving) with an ICF-accredited Coach Supervisor as Core Competency Continuing Coach Education (CCE) units toward credential renewal.
Similarly, supervision occupies a central place within both the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC) and the Association for Coaching (AC).
For EMCC, supervision is a core requirement across all accreditation levels and is regarded as essential to reflective practice, ethical standards, and continuing professional development. Likewise, the Association for Coaching requires regular supervision as part of maintaining professional accreditation, recognizing its importance for safeguarding clients, sustaining professional competence, and supporting the well-being of the practitioner.
In this context, supervision is increasingly understood not as an optional activity, but as a hallmark of professional maturity and a cornerstone of ethical, reflective, and developmental coaching practice.
The Syntegrity Coaching Supervision Approach
The Syntegrity Coaching Supervision (SCS) approach is informed by the ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies and further enriched by the supervision frameworks of the EMCC and the Association for Coaching.
Rooted in the Self-System approach, SCS integrates psychosynthesis, systemic thinking, contemplative wisdom, ecopsychology, positive psychology and transpersonal perspectives to cultivate supervisory presence, ethical discernment, reflective capacity, and developmental maturity.
The efficacy of Coaching Supervision lies in its capacity to support both the personal and professional development of coaches. Through reflective dialogue, collaborative inquiry, and developmental feedback, supervision enhances the effectiveness and quality of coaching interventions while providing a space for ongoing learning and growth. It enables coaches to remain responsive to emerging theories, practices, and the increasing complexity of contemporary coaching.
Syntegrity Coaching Supervision also offers a framework for exploring ethical dilemmas and strengthening ethical awareness, contributing to sound professional judgment and alignment with professional standards. Equally important, it provides a restorative space that supports the coach's resilience, well-being, and capacity to work with uncertainty and challenging situations.
Within SCS, coaches engage with the formative, normative, and restorative functions of supervision, individually and in groups, deepening self-awareness, systemic understanding, and professional maturity. Supervision becomes a reflective and developmental process through which coaches strengthen their capacity for presence, discernment, and ethical practice.
The result is an elevated level of professionalism, enhanced coaching effectiveness, greater resilience, and the cultivation of a supportive community of reflective practitioners. In this sense, Coaching Supervision becomes more than a quality assurance process; it becomes a living practice that sustains continuous learning, professional excellence, and the ongoing development of the coach as a whole person.
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Contracting:
The coaching supervisor and coach establish a contract that outlines the purpose, frequency, and duration of supervision sessions. They also clarify confidentiality and ethical considerations.
Exploration and Reflection:
The coach presents cases or situations from their coaching practice, and together with the supervisor, they explore these scenarios in-depth. This involves reflecting on the coach's feelings, thoughts, and actions during coaching sessions.
Feedback and Analysis:
The supervisor provides feedback, highlighting effective coaching practices and areas for improvement. They may use various models and frameworks to analyze coaching interactions and dynamics.
Goal Setting:
Based on the reflective discussions, the coach and supervisor collaboratively set goals for the coach's professional development. These goals could focus on improving specific coaching skills, expanding theoretical knowledge, or addressing personal challenges.
Learning and Development:
Coaching supervision is an opportunity for ongoing learning. The coach may receive guidance, resources, or suggestions for further training to enhance their coaching competence.
Closing:
The session concludes with a summary of insights gained, actions to be taken, and any follow-up steps. The coach leaves with a clearer understanding of their strengths and areas for development.Description text goes here
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Professional Development:
Coaching supervision contributes to the professional development of coaches by ensuring they engage in continuous learning, adhere to ethical standards, and maintain high-quality coaching practices. Coaches are encouraged to set goals, identify learning needs, and create strategies for enhancing their coaching skills.
Contracting:
The coaching supervisor and coach establish a contract outlining the purpose, frequency, and duration of supervision sessions, along with confidentiality and ethical considerations.
Safe and Confidential Space:
Provides a confidential space for coaches to openly discuss challenges and uncertainties without fear of judgment, fostering trust and openness.
Reflective Practice:
Coaching supervision provides a structured space for coaches to reflect on their coaching sessions, fostering self-awareness and understanding of personal values and biases. Through presentation of cases or situations from coaching practice and in-depth exploration and reflection with the supervisor, Coaches gain insights into their coaching style, values, and interpersonal dynamics, fostering personal growth.
Quality Assurance:
Ensures the quality and consistency of coaching services by examining real cases and identifying areas of improvement. Coaches can refine their coaching skills and address any challenges or blind spots, ultimately enhancing coaching effectiveness.
Increased Self-Awareness:
Reflective discussions lead to increased self-awareness, providing insights into coaching style, values, and interpersonal dynamics.
Emotional Resilience:
Dealing with the emotional aspects of coaching can be demanding. Supervision offers emotional support and strategies for building resilience in the face of challenging coaching scenarios.
Ethical Decision-making:
SuperVision provides a structured process for addressing ethical dilemmas. Coaches develop the skills to navigate complex situations while upholding ethical standards.
Feedback and Evaluation:
SuperVision provides constructive feedback on the coach's performance, identifying strengths, areas for improvement, and assessing the overall impact of coaching sessions.
Learning and Development:
Coaching supervision serves as an opportunity for ongoing learning, providing guidance, resources, or suggestions for further training.
Closing:
The session concludes with a summary of insights gained, actions to be taken, and any follow-up steps, providing clarity on strengths and areas for development.
Community and Connection:
Supervision contributes to a sense of community among coaches, providing a space for sharing experiences, insights, and challenges, fostering a supportive professional network.
Continuing the Journey
Coaching SuperVision is an essential element of professional coaching practice, supporting the ongoing development of the coach as a whole person. Through reflective practice, continuous learning, and ethical inquiry, it fosters greater self-awareness, professional maturity, and adherence to high standards of practice. Within the Syntegrity Self-System perspective, supervision provides a space for feedback, support, and collegial learning, helping coaches move toward greater coherence, resilience, and authentic self-leadership. The result is enhanced coaching effectiveness, improved quality of service, and better outcomes for both coaches and their clients.
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