We need more good supervisors, argues Erik de Haan. Why? Because it’s special work that it’s a privilege to be involved in. It throws a light on deep-set, often confidential, problems and helps brings solutions to the fore.

  The more I do this ‘executive coaching’ work, the more I realise how precious and effective it is. My gratitude for the opportunity to work with highly personal change is ever increasing. Nearly every one of my coaching sessions has at least one moment where my client makes an...