Mentor Coaching

If you are seeking an ICF (International Coach Federation) credential or renewal, it is mandatory to engage with a mentor for 10 hours before applying. The mentorship should occur over at least a 3-month period and must be finished before submitting your credential application.

Mentoring can be completed with more than one mentor. At least 3-hours must be completed as one-to-one individual sessions and a maximum of 7-hours in a group mentoring setting.

Your mentor must be credentialed at the level you are applying for or above and been through the renewal process at least once.

Individual Sessions

The sessions are delivered virtually and most commonly for 1-hour each. The sessions cover the eight ICF Core Competencies, Ethics and Standards, and Code of Conduct by experiential learning discussing real-life examples.

You also have the option to submit recordings for written and verbal feedback before final submission.

This programme is suitable for those pursuing the (ICF) Approved Coach Specific Training Hours (ACSTH),  Level 1 and 2, and Portfolio Pathways.

Your mentor will collaborate with you to offer expert guidance, aiding you in showcasing the ICF Competencies and standards necessary to reach your credential level. The sessions concentrate on enhancing your core competency knowledge and applying them to your practice to get you ready for the credential exam, particularly if you are a first-time applicant.

Are you Renewing?

If you are renewing your ACC or PCC credential, you are required to complete 10-hours of coach mentoring prior to the renewal date. The same rules apply regarding the individual and group sessions. You will not be required to submit a recording but are still welcome to submit recordings for feedback.

Group Mentoring

Virtual group sessions are held over three 2-hour and one 1-hour sessions. These sessions focus on the ICF Core Competencies, with discussions tailored to the group’s requirements, issues, or concerns. Participants are encouraged to practice coaching, receive feedback, reflect and engage during the sessions.

It is the role of the mentor to ensure all competencies are covered and all voices are heard.  

The groups are intentionally small, capped at 8 participants.