Don’t worry if you make mistakes. Talking business and supervision with Jane Wexler.

In this episode we talk about how to make the most of supervision, how to be a supervisor and some of the issues social workers encounter when running a business. Jane shares her experience working in a range of fields locally and internationally, training, educating and supervising. She shares her top tips for making the most of supervision and empathises with supervisors who are working with passive supervisee’s ,sharing her wisdom and ideas for improving the supervisory relationshipJane Wexler is the Founding Director of Wex Group Pty Ltd, specialising in leadership development, coaching, supervision and training in Australia, China, Singapore and Asia Pacific. Jane is widely sought after for her expertise as consultant, supervisor, coach and educator, having delivered AASW/ACWA endorsed supervision training and other learning programs to thousands of human services professionals in Australia and abroad. Prior to establishing her own company, she was co-owner/co- publisher of a successful Australian entertainment magazine and taught social work students across Australian universities, and business studies students in China.Jane combines her qualifications and unique blend of skills in human services, business and education with an interest in eastern philosophy and dissolving some of the boundaries between sectors, disciplines and methods. Her professional life is balanced by a long involvement in the arts and entertainment industries in publishing and as an accomplished singer/songwriter. Jane’s approach reflects her commitment to developing self-mastery, authentic relationships and using effective frameworks and tools creatively, with a spirit of adventure. Challenges working as a social worker and starting a business How to reconcile asking for money for your work Have to understand their relationship with money Systems Marketing Communication Cross over with social enterpriseYou have to like taking risksJumping in trying something newHow to relinquish control and not take on everythingYou don’t know what you don’t knowJanes tip?Ask people!The journey to becoming a supervisor and started a business as a trainer and coachStarted in a primary school Moved into a wide range of sectorsStarted working with an educational college Started teaching Moved to China‘’Don’t worry if you make mistakes’’‘’Back yourself more’’Tips for supervisors Be transparent How are we going to build trust  How are we going to manage this How can we work well together Be explicit  Let them know they’re not being judged Back yourself more Follow your intuition Don’t criticise yourself  If you have a gap in knowledge do something about it Reflection  Balance it up with action Think about your personal strengths If the supervisee is passive  Understand what works best Is there an organisational issues Are they struggling with their work Do they know what supervision is Can be culturally different  Can be intimidating  Ask them directly - if you suspect something don't wonderAsk themSupervisionDifferent ideas and experiences of what it isOrganisation can have pressure to use it as a management tool  while its an aspect of supervision ,we want supervision to be focused on deep thinking, reflection, professional growth.Collaborative trusting relationship. There may always be that power difference if your supervisor is your line manager. Tips for supervisees Prepare for supervision What do i want What am I likely to get What's the best way I can get that Take responsibility for what happens in supervision What outcome do you want? Ask others what works well, what do they do? https://janewexler.com/Face to face training - open to the publicOnsite trainingElearning course - online at https://janewexler.com/online-learningAASW interview https://www.aasw.asn.au/events/event/Becoming-a-social-work-supervisor-An-interview-with-Jane-WexlerDon’t forget to sign up to the Inside Social Work mailing list to get your free social work career guide and get notified of new episodes and resources.https://insidesocialwork.com/Listen to the podcast Subscribe on Android Player.fm apple iTunes SpotifyMentioned in this episode:5 Days to Career Clarity in Social WorkReflect, plan, and take your next step with confidence. Feeling stuck or unsure about your next move? https://mailchi.mp/marievakakis/days-to-career-clarity-in-social-work 5 Days to Career Clarity in Social WorkReflect, plan, and take your next step with confidence. Feeling stuck or unsure about your next move? https://mailchi.mp/marievakakis/days-to-career-clarity-in-social-work