Individual and group supervision for coaches who want more than a checkbox - led by Cherie Silas, ICF MCC | EMCC MC + ESIA.
The ICF has introduced the Coaching Supervisor Specialization (CSS). From January 2027, ACTC applicants must complete new supervision hours with a CSS-qualified supervisor - or one accredited by another recognized professional body who also holds a team coaching credential. The same applies to any credential-holder counting supervision toward renewal.
Tandem's supervision is led by Cherie Silas - ICF MCC, ACTC, and EMCC ESIA accredited supervisor. Her supervision already meets the new standard, so your ACTC and renewal hours count.
Read the full CSS guide & the 2027 changes →Coaching supervision is a structured, reflective partnership in which a coach brings their live client work to an experienced supervisor for collaborative learning. It is not a performance review and not mentor coaching — it exists to develop the coach, safeguard the client, and sustain the quality and ethics of the practice.
The ICF describes supervision as the reflective dialogue a coach engages in with a supervisor “for the development and benefit of the coach and their clients.”Every coach develops blind spots. You cannot see your own assumptions while you are inside the coaching relationship, working hard to stay present for the client. Supervision is the dedicated space where you step back, look at your practice with another trained set of eyes, and notice what you missed — the parallel process you were caught in, the ethical edge you stepped past, the pattern repeating across your clients.
It draws on three well-established functions, first framed in the supervision literature and adopted across the ICF and EMCC professional standards.
Sharpen skills, deepen self-awareness, and grow the maturity of your coaching presence — the developmental work that no amount of solo practice replicates.
Work through ethical dilemmas, contracting tangles, and boundary questions so your practice stays sound and your clients stay protected.
Process the emotional load of holding others, prevent burnout, and stay resourced — especially when the work is heavy or the cases are complex.
Choose the format that fits your practice and your learning style.
Sessions designed around your practice. Bring your real cases, your genuine questions, and your development goals. Cherie works with you to deepen self-awareness, strengthen your coaching skills, and sharpen your ethical reasoning.
Book a Session →Learn alongside fellow coaches in a facilitated group setting. Multiple perspectives on shared challenges - and the insight that comes from recognizing your own patterns in someone else’s situation.
Book a Group Session → Learn more about group supervision →Team & in-house supervision: supervision for team coaches and for coaching teams inside organizations is available by arrangement. Tell us what your team needs and we’ll design it with you.
Cherie holds dual accreditation from both the ICF and EMCC - one of very few supervisors worldwide who is both an ICF MCC and EMCC Master Coach with ESIA Supervisor accreditation. She brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a practitioner’s perspective that comes from supervising coaches every week, not just teaching theory about it.
Her approach is reflective, direct, and grounded in real practice. Whether you’re navigating a difficult client relationship, preparing for a credential, or realizing your coaching has plateaued and you’re not sure why - the supervision process with Cherie gives you the space and the challenge to see what you can’t see alone.
ICF credential holders: You can claim up to 10 hours of coaching supervision as CCE units toward your ICF recertification.
Not every supervisor is right for every coach. Before you commit, weigh five things — the difference between a supervisor who fills an hour and one who actually moves your practice forward.
Check that the supervisor holds a recognized supervision qualification — not just a coaching credential. Ask directly whether their hours will count toward your ICF or EMCC requirements before you book.
Supervising coaches is a distinct skill from coaching. Look for someone who supervises regularly and works from practice, not someone who teaches the theory and rarely sits in the chair.
Decide whether you need the confidentiality and focus of individual work, the shared perspectives of a group, or a blend of both. The format should match how you learn and what you need to bring.
Supervision only works when you feel safe enough to be honest about what you got wrong. You should sense both genuine support and a willingness to challenge you. A short conversation tells you most of it.
If you are working toward the ACTC or counting supervision for renewal, confirm the supervisor meets the specific standard your pathway requires — the rules tightened under ICF’s 2027 changes.
A good supervisor is explicit about confidentiality, scope, cadence, and cost from the start. Vague terms at the beginning tend to become friction later.
Want the longer version? Read our guide to finding and choosing the right coaching supervisor →
See what’s scheduled and find a session that works for you.
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Individual supervision starts at $189 per 60-minute session, and group supervision starts at $89 per coach per session. Many coaches work monthly or join a scheduled group cohort. ICF credential holders can claim up to 10 hours of supervision as CCE units toward recertification, so the investment does double duty.
Supervision is a reflective conversation about your coaching practice - not an evaluation. You bring real situations from your work, and together we explore what’s happening beneath the surface: your assumptions, your blind spots, your impact on the client relationship. You leave with sharper awareness and practical clarity.
ICF strongly recommends supervision for all credentialed coaches and requires it for certain advanced credentials like the ACTC. EMCC requires supervision for accreditation at Senior Practitioner level and above. You can claim up to 10 hours of coaching supervision as CCE units toward your ICF recertification. Even if your credential path doesn’t require supervision yet, it strengthens the reflective practice that assessors look for.
Mentor coaching focuses specifically on developing your ICF core competencies - it’s skills-based and typically required for credentialing. Supervision is broader: it addresses your whole practice including ethical challenges, client dynamics, your own wellbeing, and professional development. Many coaches benefit from both at different stages.
Completely. This is one of the most common concerns coaches have before starting supervision - and it resolves itself immediately. If you’re coaching clients, you have material. Often the most valuable supervision moments come from situations you didn’t think were “significant enough” to discuss.
Choose the format that fits your coaching journey.
Have questions first? Get in touch - we’re happy to help.
