Professional Supervision, Mentoring and Coaching.
Professional supervision. mentoring and coaching are excellent ways to help someone grow, but they do so in slightly different ways.
Professional Supervision
Pastoral professional supervision has been introduced to support and foster the health and well-being of pastors and everyone we work with. It’s a friendly and structured relationship where a qualified professional meets with a supervisee to share ideas, reflect on their work, and grow their skills and knowledge. This process is crucial for maintaining personal well-being, enhancing performance, and ensuring we deliver the best service, particularly in high-stress or emotionally demanding situations.
Mentoring
Mentoring is a long-term, nurturing relationship where a more experienced individual provides guidance and support, often with a focus on overall career growth and personal development.
A mentor assists their mentees with both personal and professional progress. They are more concerned with their mentee’s overall improvement rather than just specific skills that can be learned through practice.
Coaching
Coaching generally focuses on short-term results. Its main aim is to help individuals set and achieve their goals, resolve specific issues, recognise their strengths and weaknesses, and enhance their overall performance. Coaching is delivered to a person privately by a qualified coach.
According to the International Coaching Federation, coaching is defined as “Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximise their personal and professional potential.”
If you’re seeking a supervisor, mentor, or coach, or want to learn more about pastoral professional supervision, mentoring, and coaching, feel free to reach out via email at tony@trinitylead.com or by mobile at 0419 787 513. Sessions are available through Zoom or Google Meet for your convenience.
Yours in Christ’s Service,
Tony Keys
Qualifications
Doctor of Ministry, Master of Education, Master of Management, Master of Arts: Leadership, Post-graduate Certificate in Applied Project Management, Post-graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision, Bachelor of Arts in Bible/Theology, Diploma of Ministry, Certificate IV in Life Coaching, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Certificate IV in Small Business Management.