Ever wondered what it’s really like to supervise the supervisors? In this episode, co-hosts Sarah Bramall and Rebecca Daniel welcome their much-admired supervisor for the Supervision Collective, Crystal Small.
Crystal shares how her journey weaves together a passion for psychology, leadership in the Metropolitan Police, and a deep commitment to helping others unlock growth. From her very first mentorship experience at a sickle cell charity to the transformative impact of formal coach training, Crystal opens up about the spark that ignited her love for coaching and why that passion keeps burning brighter.
Highlights:
00:00 Intro: Meet Crystal Small, PCC coach and supervisor for both hosts
01:19 The different ways coaching touches every part of a coach’s life
02:17 Inside scoop on what it’s like to supervise the hosts!
03:15 Crystal’searly mentoring experience at a sickle cell charity
05:11 How formal coaching study can transform you professionally and personally
06:54 The transformative power of coaching during early career stages
09:34 Why supervision is an ‘ethical must’
12:59 Honouring each supervisee’s uniqueness
17:55 The deep trust and safety in monthly supervision
27:00 Crystal’s ‘Leak proof coaching and supervision’ style
Crystal Small is the founder of International Steps Ltd, qualified in Transformational & Corporate Coaching. Having trained at Animas and the International Centre for Coaching Supervision, she is also a coaching supervisor.
Crystal’s previous career with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) found her in various senior positions. With a firm belief in who we are is how we lead: coaching took centre stage for allowing for reflective practice and insight to grow individuals and teams.
