In this supervision strategy some important issues and challanges  are highlighted. The demands put on supervisors have gradually increased through and can lead to a difficult balance act by achieving results and marinating quality as time is a finite resource.

Literature was reviewed and points out information that is already known and relevant to current research.

This study is intended to present findings and conclusions regarding how to successfully coach and supervise PhD students to become ethical, yet confident and effective researchers and lecturers.