Rise above the coaching relationship to see it clearly.
Where a coach learns how to supervise other coaches: to bring reflective practice, form effective coaching habits, examine ethical situations, and restore a coach's presence and peace of mind.
IstishrafIstishraf AACS Program
- 9 months, 150 hours, live and practice-based
- ICF Advanced Accreditation in Coaching Supervision
- Secure your seat with a $500 deposit
- Inquire about instalments
Coaching Supervision Sessions
- Group supervision: $50 per session
- Individual supervision: $100 per session
- Individual package of 6 sessions: $500
Istishraf is ICF-accredited as an Advanced Accreditation in Coaching Supervision (AACS) program
See our accreditation on the ICF website ↗Ascending to higher ground to see more clearly
Istishraf is an Arabic word for the act of ascending to higher ground to see one's surroundings.
Coaching supervision is the oversight of the coaching process itself. It lets supervisor and supervisee explore, learn and analyze what is happening in the coaching relationship, and what needs to be aligned, restored, normalized, formalized or evaluated.
After three years of development, Istishraf brings coaching supervision to the highest ICF standard.
Your four paths in supervision
For credentialed coaches ready to supervise other coaches, individually and in groups, and to build a recognized supervision practice.
Weekly live sessions
36 faculty-led group sessions build theory and reflection, using art as a second language for insight.
Triad practice
You supervise peers under faculty observation, with structured feedback after each round.
Real supervision
You supervise 6 coaches of your own, 36 hours in all, with a written reflection after every session.
You are supervised
2 hours as a supervision client and 4 hours of supervision on your supervision, with one allocated supervisor.
12 topics, mapped to the ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies
Introduction to Supervision
Supervision vs coaching and mentoring.
Supervision Competencies
The ICF competencies and their four clusters.
Ethics in Supervision
The ICF Code of Ethics in the supervisory relationship.
Anti-oppressive & Intercultural
Power, privilege and cultural difference.
Contracts
Individual and group supervision agreements.
Models & Methods
Seven-Eyed Model, Three Houses, Clutterbuck.
Psychological Tools
Transference, parallel process, transactional analysis.
Reflective Practice
Structured reflective habits for supervisor and supervisee.
Mentoring in Supervision
When to shift stance, and how.
Self-care
Burnout, compassion fatigue and sustainable practice.
Group Supervision
Mapping the Territory and group dynamics.
Supervision Accreditation
ICF pathways and your development plan.
Well above the ICF minimum
ICF requires at least 60 contact hours for an AACS program. Istishraf gives you 150, with 57% of them live with faculty.
Paced so you can keep living your normal life. Practical, so you can work with coaches from the second month.
Built for our region, grounded in research
Intercultural by design
GTA is a global intercultural community where East and West learn as equals, so the training never feels detached from who you are.
Academically researched
Grounded in authentic books and articles on adult development, behavioural science, psychology, and coaching theory and practice.
A heritage of our own
We learn from English-speaking supervisors' methods and from our local heritage. Istishraf means we ascend together, on equal footing.
Learning by doing
Observed demos, recordings, triad practice, supervising the supervisor, and session-by-session hands-on training.
Clinical depth
Supervisors learn to recognize mental, developmental and psychological boundaries, and help coaches evaluate cases.
Group & team expertise
Group supervision taught by faculty who teach ICF's Advanced Certification in Team Coaching (ACTC).
Bring your practice to supervision
A safe, confidential space to reflect on a client case, an ethical question or a difficult moment, and leave with clarity in service of your client.
Dr. Ghadah Angawi
PhD, PCC, ACTC, Coach Supervisor, ESIA · Founder & CEO, Global Talent Academy
A PCC assessor, EMCC ESIA-accredited coach supervisor and teacher of ICF's Advanced Certification in Team Coaching, with deep experience in listening, presence and group dynamics. Author of the forthcoming book Istishraf.
Four simple steps
Sign up
Choose full payment or the $500 deposit.
Check your email
Your confirmation and next steps arrive by email.
Secure your seat
Pay the balance in full, or inquire about instalments.
Prepare
Receive your schedule, package and recommended reading before the start.
Choose your path
Single session
Group $50 · Individual $100
- Confidential reflective space
- Bring any client case
Istishraf AACS Program
$500 deposit secures your seat · Inquire about instalments
- 150 hours over 9 months
- ICF-accredited AACS
- 6 hours of supervision received
- Arabic and English
Frequently asked
Is the program ICF-accredited?
Yes. Istishraf is listed by ICF as an Advanced Accreditation in Coaching Supervision (AACS) program. See Istishraf's accreditation on the ICF website ↗.
How long is the program and how much is live?
9 months and 150 hours. 86 hours (57%) are live with faculty.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Secure your seat with a $500 deposit, then contact us to arrange instalments for the balance.
Who can join?
Highly qualified coaches with at least 1,000 coaching hours and a deep understanding of supporting clients' needs, demonstrated in a personal interview. Each cohort is limited to 9 participants.
Which language is it delivered in?
Arabic and English.
What is the difference between the program and supervision sessions?
The program trains you to become a coach supervisor. Supervision sessions are for coaches who want to be supervised on their own practice.
Your next level of practice starts on higher ground.
Join the first Istishraf cohort, or bring your practice to supervision today.