It is not about performance and pointing out the problems with someone’s work or style. It is about supporting genuine professional growth and enhancing someone's work life. It is also about respect.

Are you creating space for reflection, curiosity and collaboration, or are you unintentionally putting people on the defensive?

The adage “give someone a fish and you feed them for a day, teach them to fish and you feed them for a lifetime” rings so true when it comes to refining our role as professional and clinical supervisors.