What is Mentor Coaching?
It’s a supportive and structured environment where an experienced coach provides feedback, reflection and encouragement.
And, it is a requirement that must be fulfilled for your credential and for the renewal of your ACC credential.
But it is also a powerful time for personal growth and development.
Mentor Coaching is a place for the coach to be vulnerable and not worry about showing up perfect.
Mentor Coaching is for skill development centered around the ICF Core Competencies, which will make you a much better coach.
Why Mentor Coaching Matters
You are strengthening your knowledge of the ICF Core Competencies.
You are building your confidence as a coach.
You are gaining clarity in your coaching style.
You are learning what your areas of strength are and where you have areas of growth.
You are providing greater certainty for your client’s transformation.
When to Seek Mentor Coaching
Before applying for your ACC credential or renewal.
When you might feel stuck in your coaching practice.
If you want to sharpen your skills.
If you want to grow deeper as a coach and gain a fresh perspective.
If you are feeling isolated as a coach.
5 Tips for Success in your Mentor Coaching Journey
- Get familiar with the PCC Markers.
- Get clear on the focus/outcome for the session and repeat back to client.
- Stay client-centered, not coach-centered.
- Mine for meaning after your initial focus question from what you just heard, noticed or observed from client.
- Take personal agency over your own triggers or pitfalls.
Mentor Coaching will give you a chance to pause, reflect and most importantly grow to help you step more fully into your calling as a coach.
I LOVE mentor coaching and I would be honored if you chose me to be your mentor coach. You can find me on the ICF webpage under mentor coaches.