<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Business Supervisors Group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering growth through expert supervision]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:01:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What HR and L&#38;D Should Look for When Appointing Coaches and Mentors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coaching and mentoring are increasingly embedded in organisational development strategies. HR and L&#38;D teams often commission external coaches and mentors and develop internal coaching and mentoring programmes to support leadership, talent development, wellbeing and organisational change. However, as coaching and mentoring have become widespread, the focus has shifted from enthusiasm to quality, governance and risk management . This article is aimed at HR and L&#38;D professionals responsible for:...]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/hr-ld-appointing-coaches-mentors-supervision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695e6d67318c550bb74286f8</guid><category><![CDATA[In-House Mentoring]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mentor Development]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:49:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a776ff_d4641ed5eec345ec86eb75a7b87f8590~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippa Seal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mentor Supervision - Real life experiences]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Six Business Mentors Discovered When They Finally Tried It If you're a mentor — new or experienced — you may heard people talk about supervision. You might have thought: Is that something I really need? Will I be judged? What if I'm doing it “wrong”? What actually happens in a supervision session? You’re not alone. Many mentors arrive at their first session with a mixture of curiosity and apprehension. And that makes complete sense. Supervision is unfamiliar territory for many mentors....]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/mentor-supervision-real-life-experiences</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f1a1735662176f6989d70</guid><category><![CDATA[Why do I need Supervision]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mentor Development]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:29:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdef11_d2d331033b4443af959036189937263f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicki Deeson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Asking Better Open Questions: Whose Perspective Really Matters?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In mentoring, questions are your most powerful tool. They shape the direction of the conversation, influence how deeply a mentee reflects, and determine whether they leave the session with genuine insight or simply with your opinion dressed up as guidance. But there’s a subtle trap that even seasoned mentors fall into: Are you asking the question from your  perspective, or theirs? The Temptation to Lead the Witness Open questions are often celebrated as the gold standard of mentoring: broad,...]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/asking-better-open-questions-whose-perspective-really-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691b5b1b420be1681a9cea0b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:36:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abc82f_f6d9c144d4324cbf937bdf08f207c6af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathie O&apos;Donoghue</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Complete Mentor’s Guide to Using ChatGPT to Review, Reflect, and Improve Your Sessions]]></title><description><![CDATA[How often do you end a mentoring session and wonder, "Did I ask the right questions? Did I really help my mentee?" Reflection is the...]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/template-the-ultimate-guide-to-writing-the-ultimate-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68adb6adfef45cd10844bc30</guid><category><![CDATA[Why do I need Supervision]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mentor Development]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:43:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdef11_7fb499f4a7704624ac33053baddd2794~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_392,h_271,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicki Deeson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Permission in Feedback: A Mentor's Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[As mentors, one of our most valuable contributions is offering feedback and constructive observation. Yet, how we deliver that feedback...]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/the-power-of-permission-in-feedback-a-mentor-s-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a5e2600937a192ff9464cc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:01:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_57fb40a1daa04318b8f1ed0729b6ed1e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathie O&apos;Donoghue</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doing Less, Helping More: How to Step Back and Let Your Clients Step Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[As coaches and mentors, how often do you fall into the trap of doing too much  in sessions—brainstorming, summarising, guiding,...]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/template-how-to-write-a-tips-blog-post-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689314433781de8ca4792c55</guid><category><![CDATA[Why do I need Supervision]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mentor Development]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:55:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/78d045_634fe225a107441ca6a9ddfc58bd28f9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicki Deeson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflecting on a Moment: The Power of Reflection in Supervision]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the fast-paced world of coaching and mentoring, it's easy to move from one session to the next without pause. But embedded within our...]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/reflecting-on-a-moment-the-power-of-reflection-in-supervision</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686d5f67f9ac2b19628e3728</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 18:17:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e721eddd8ecd4c4b8f72d1415a1b0717~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathie O&apos;Donoghue</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing Successful In-House Mentoring Schemes in the Public Sector]]></title><description><![CDATA[In-house mentoring programmes are widely used across the NHS, Civil Service, and Local Authorities as a way to build internal talent,...]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/designing-successful-in-house-mentoring-schemes-in-the-public-sector</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686d3547f9ac2b19628dcc15</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a776ff_430e10dbb9be49ddabf25a4345bc1ec0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippa Seal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can Maslow’s hierarchy of needs help you as a mentor? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maslow proposed his hierarchy of needs 80 years ago, so it is well tried and tested. Although (as he noted) there was little scientific...]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/how-can-maslow-s-hierarchy-of-needs-help-you-as-a-mentor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683ef4292a0c8d5ba9486774</guid><category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category><category><![CDATA[In-House Mentoring]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mentor Development]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:12:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdef11_29e889c9eecf4343af0a87b57722fb18~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_618,h_439,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicki Deeson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strategic Tools That Elevate Mentoring Conversations - business skills for mentors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Practical Skills Sharing with Philippa As business mentors, our role isn’t to give answers—it’s to unlock clarity, encourage reflection,...]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/strategic-tools-that-elevate-mentoring-conversations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6835ed3b81150f32c9f3f487</guid><category><![CDATA[Why do I need Supervision]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mentor Development]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 17:00:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a776ff_f60390b14dfb4df9bfc07fd6bfb38f65~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_521,h_281,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippa Seal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is supervision? (Podcast)]]></title><description><![CDATA[This 20-minute podcast gives simple tips to improve your reflections and to use supervision in your coaching and mentoring practice]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/what-is-supervision-podcast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ff6f247f361cf0ba630de0</guid><category><![CDATA[Why do I need Supervision]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:05:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cdef11_bf6944feb7c94f94931a085f18d516ee~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_547,h_680,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicki Deeson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mentor's Guide to Growth: Why Does Every Mentor Need a Mentor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mentor’s mentor or supervisor is not merely a guide; they are a source of current knowledge, best practices, and fresh perspectives. ]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/the-mentor-s-guide-to-growth-why-does-every-mentor-need-a-mentor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67efde55e6ba42bc3f00bda2</guid><category><![CDATA[Why do I need Supervision]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:44:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abc82f_301227086f6647baa23757f178c55fcd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_853,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Philippa Seal</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Reflective Practice? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting the most out of reflection as a Business Mentor or Coach Reflection journal and coffee That’s easy, right? I just think about...]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/template-how-to-write-a-tips-blog-post</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ecf0cd1a2c243a26353c52</guid><category><![CDATA[Reflection]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:17:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abc82f_a6df8a10f6ce4b118133b5b74e7d2b98~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_740,h_493,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathie O&apos;Donoghue</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will the 7 eyed model benefit me during a supervision session?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Seven-Eyed Model It can benefit you in several ways during a supervision session by ensuring a comprehensive, reflective, and...]]></description><link>https://kathiecrane89.wixsite.com/the-business-supervi/post/how-will-the-7-eyed-model-benefit-me-during-a-supervision-session</link><guid isPermaLink="false">678d503646168e67fac0405c</guid><category><![CDATA[Why do I need Supervision]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jan 2025 19:26:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/abc82f_455dca7ae3c544eaaa0c560ea3841728~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nicki Deeson</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maximise Your Mentoring and Coaching Skills with Professional Supervision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you a mentor or coach looking to enhance your skills and reach the peak of your potential? 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