Why Does External Support or Supervision matter so much ?

With the fast pace of twenty first century living, many of us can feel overwhelmed and under pressure. Studies show that stress can negatively affect our decision-making skills, creativity, as well as our ability to lead and work well with others. Quality supervision and support spaces are more essential now than ever for those who want to look after their own resilience and wellbeing as they manage and lead others.

But all supervision is not equal, and not all supervision is quality. Here you will experience cross-professional wisdom supervision - nice and simple, in a safe and supportive space. I will help you to establish a quality reflective practice where you will strengthen your boundaries, build resilience and hone your professional skills as you deepen your own authentic leadership style.
What Is Cross Professional Wisdom Supervision?

Supervisors Association of Ireland

An Croi Wisdom Institute

With twenty plus years of experience as a supervisor I have seen great changes in our understanding of, and approach to this discipline. Over the years my own approach has evolved to become rooted in the Wisdom Model of Cross Professional Supervision, with its four pillars of Contemplation, Compassion, Creativity and Collaboration.

Within this approach supervision is accepted as a profession 'in its own right' with a unique set of skills, tasks and competencies. The role of supervisor is a facilitator of learning, change and transformation to enhance client care, practioner wellbeing and professional development and organisational change.

Reflective Practise

Skilful stepping back from busyness to recognise areas for growth, and to hone existing skills

Strengthening the parasympathetic nervous system

Unleashing the power of emotional intelligence

Ancient Wisdom Traditions

Responding skilfully to 21st century challenges

Mindful Leadership

We cannot stop the waves but we can learn to surf- and lead with wisdom and compassion

So Why Me, Why Now?

As a younger woman, working in frontline, management and later as a consultant in the not for profit sector I was the original 'teflon coated', 'resilient' 'ever ready' professional, passionate about my work and maybe a tad hard on myself as I strived to be perfect. My burnout came out of nowhere and it cost me dearly.

And so my lifelong passion since then has been to ensure that no woman burns out on my watch. Something that I like to remind myself and others of is that 'we are humans, not machines'. For years I worked. fourdifferent eays as a Spiritual Companion, Wisdom Supervisor, Retreat Facilitator, and Mindfulness Teacher, each offering the wonderful but often depletion woman I was with a different pathway away from burnout, and towards a life of meaning, purpose and happiness.

Spiritual Companion

I was an Anamchara or Soul Friend to 450 women wanting space for meaning making or a deepening spirituality that is authentic and supportive.
Retreat Facilitator

I designed and delivered one day to eight day silent retreats for over 700 women wanting to have a time of deep rest, space, nourishment and connection.

Wisdom Supervisor

I have done deep listening and skills building with over 600 women in leadership roles, and 390 human care organisations.
Mindfulness

I have delivered Mindfulness courses including Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, (MBSR), Mindfulness and Self Compassion, and many Wellbeing and Resilience Trainings to over 2000 women.

Dee's Professional Background

Dee is a senior Mindful Leadership Coach and Cross Professional Supervisor committed to supporting leaders to manage stress and build resilience,avoid burnout and to blossom. With a background in Social Care and Community Development Dee has experienced herself, and witnessed in others the depletion, demotivation, and complete exhaustion that comes as we approach burnout. For many years she has focussed on researching the high human cost of being a leader in the human service professions. She has studied with teachers of both Western and Eastern Wisdom traditions, as well as having a full immersion in the neuroscience underpinning current secular mindful leadership practice. A Master Facilitator Dee has trained with The Mindfulness Academy Soltereno in best practice in creating and holding safe space online, for her deep supervision and coaching work.

Dee has supported hundreds of professionals to date to manage stress and overwhelm for themselves with evidence based, simple transformative actions from her unique coaching approach. Dee is a full member of Supervisors Association of Ireland ( SAI) and Mindfulness Teachers Association of Ireland (MTAI). Dee is also a board member of All Ireland Spiritual Guides Association (AISGA), and Kilkenny Volunteer Centre.

What people say ....just some of the many kind words

Working with Dee brought me to a place of peace and joy with a sense of clarity, able to move into a new and challenging role with a sense of courage, strength and direction.

Marg Maung

World Congegrational Leader

Myanmar

The supervision space with Dee help me to feel centred, restful and ready for the challenges ahead... going forward with a great sense of gratitude

Michelle Murphy

Director of Services

Wales

Anna Heagney

Ascend Domestic Abuse Service Ireland

Great supervision service. Gives clarity and purpose as I have experienced several times.

Olga Estridge

MS Ireland

Dee is working with MS Ireland in the role of external supervisor with our national casework staff. We have had a very positive experience with Dee who demonstrates a great capacity for creating and holding a safe space. Dee's style of reflective listening promotes an atmosphere where the team can delve into strategies that are solution focused and strength based. We have no hesitation in recommending Deeas a supervisor.

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