The role of Pastoral Supervision
Before the days of Zoom, I was sitting with a young church minister, clutching our cups of coffee, preparing for a first session of pastoral supervision together. “How are you feeling about doing this?” I asked, remembering the resistance I
Lessons on Pornography Addiction – help for mentors and coaches
Pornography addiction is a growing problem in society, affecting men, women, children and marriages, and bringing with it a range of problems; from relationship breakdown and emotional intimacy to sexual problems. More and more people are seeking help as they
Reflections on Mentoring and Coaching during Covid
The coronavirus outbreak has left many people feeling frightened, worried and overwhelmed – and this is affecting my mentees in different ways. How mentees experience the current situation will be different for each individual, and this is also true for
Be who you are meant to be…
Natalie Andrews reflects on the ever-surprising call of God on her life, and how this has continually inspired her to use mentoring and coaching skills to enable others to reach their potential. How might you see God moving you to
Getting comfortable with power
Coaching gave me my power back! Are you comfortable with power? Prior to July 2014, you won’t catch me having coaching conversations with anyone, either face to face or online. I grew up living life as a victim, constantly reacting to whatever
Grandparents in lockdown
The lockdown is of indeterminate length. I am a grandparent forever. My enforced Coronavirus sabbatical has provided me with the opportunity to reflect on life in general and three of my key roles in particular – husband, father and grandfather. The
Restoration of the Soul
'Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle
Bringing the Camino Pilgrimage to your Home
A Camino is a path, a way, a journey, a pilgrimage: a holy walk. Traditional Camino routes can be found in France & Spain, but we can’t go there just now! However, the practice of walking a Camino, and making space
The Importance of Supervision for the Christian Coach & Mentor
Being a trainer of mentors and coaches, I am well aware of the importance of looking after ourselves as well as our clients. It is no secret that what we do and how we act often carries more importance than