The GSN has always been keen to work with other practitioners, communities and professional bodies supporting supervision since its inception in late 2015/early 2016. We have promoted supervision conferences, other supervision communities, and conferences on the topic of ethics, a cornerstone of our practice. We are also happy to include details of supervision special interest groups where members can attend at no cost.
The GSN is delighted to be part of external collaborations like the Sustainability Coaching Coalition (original the Joint Global Statement Group on climate change). This is a collaboration between 13 professional bodies and communities representing around 300,000 coaches, mentors, supervisors and coaching psychologists. You will find details below of some of those we are proud to partner with. If you have suggestions or questions please do contact the GSN’s strategy team via [email protected]. Thank you.
Supervision and ethics conferences:
The European Association for Supervision and Coaching (EASC) annual conference EASC Connects 2026 is on 18th and 19th September in Budapest at the Benczúr Hotel. The theme is ‘Democracy. Dialogue. Diversity. Inclusive Supervision & Coaching for All.’ Registration is open.
International Supervision Week and the Independent Supervisors’ Network:
International Supervision Week (ISW) ran from 29th June to 5th July 2026. In 2027 it will run from 28th June to 4th July. And anyone interested in presenting for ISW in 2027 can find the application form here.
International Supervision Week was set up by Joan Wilmot of CTSD (the Centre for Supervision and Team Development), supervisor John Wilson of online events and the ISN (Independent Supervisors’ Network) for peer supervisors. There are a host of excellent sessions, with people able to pay what they can afford to attend from a minimum of £1 to the recommended £20 per session. The calendar for 2026 shows more than 30 events were held across a wide range of subjects related to supervision, fun, creative, drama, family systems and many more.
The Independent Supervisors’ Network began in 2019 and is funded by CTSD London. It is a place for supervision and supervisors and people can find a peer group to join.
Coaching Ethics Forum:
The 2026 Coaching Ethics Forum conference took place virtually on 27th and 28th February. In 2027 it will be held 4th and 5th February on the topic of ‘What Must Remain Human in Coaching, Mentoring & Leadership?’ You can register here.
The 2026 conference theme was ‘Ethics in Practice: Where challenge meets courage and choices shape change.’ Over two days the sessions engaged with the moments that define professional life — the choices we face, the paths we take, and the challenges of putting ethics into action. It is an invitation to step into the space where challenge meets courage, and where everyday decisions open the possibility for change.
Access to the Journal of Coaching Ethics is free. The CEF also holds Reflective Ethical Circles (Case Groups), Conversations with Change Makers plus other events throughout the year. The GSN’s Eve Turner is offering a webinar in their LIVE WEBINAR SERIES on 23rd July 2026 on ‘Assumptions and their influence on ethical decision making’ and booking is free.
The CEF held its Champions of Courage Awards for the first time in 2025. The winners honoured can be found here and the winners featured in the December 2025 conference.
GSN as a member of external communities:
The Sustainability Coaching Coalition (SCC)
The GSN was delighted to be invited to join a number of other professional bodies and communities who are signatories to the JGSG, and the Joint Statement on the climate and ecodiversity crises. The original statement and name dates from May 2020. It was updated in May 2025 with both a renewed statement and a new name, the “Sustainability Coaching Coalition” approved by the 13 signatories. You can find out more on the dedicated website. The website also has details of all events and any recordings available.
Our connected GSN community is the “Supervision and Our Responsible Horizons” working group. The revised statement was discussed on 24th and 25th April 2025, with signatories who had been drafting the new statement, including Rita Symons (EMCC), Anjali Nair (IAC), Brian Lowell French (IAC), Hetty Einzig (AC) and Eve Turner (GSN) along with fellow GSN representatives on the wider signatory team, Anna Brown, Rachael Skews, Anna Casas and Helena Hettinga. And there were further sessions in July and September picking up the themes that emerged from the discussions.
Details of SCC roundtable and other events can be found on the SCC website.
The full list of signatories are: GSN (Global Supervisors’ Network), AC (Association for Coaching), APAC (Asia Pacific Alliance of Coaches), APECS (the Association for Professional Executive Coaching and Supervision), BPS-DOCP (British Psychological Society – Division of Coaching Psychology), CCA (Climate Coaching Alliance), COMENSA (Coaches and Mentors of South Africa), EASC (European Association for Supervision and Coaching), EMCC (European Mentoring and Coaching Council), IAC (International Association of Coaching), ICF (International Coach Federation), IoC (Institute of Coaching), and the ISCP (International Society for Coaching Psychology).
