Helping Coaches get to the Next Level
What is Mentor Coaching?​
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Working closely with an experienced coach to develop & enhance your skills, whether you are pursuing your first ICF credential, wanting to renew your ICF credential, or move up to the next level
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Mentor coaching focuses on working to the ICF Core Competencies & Ethics
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Mentor hours can count towards CCEs
ICF defines mentor coaching as:
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A collaborative process where coaches receive feedback based on observed sessions to refine their skills and style in alignment with the ICF Core Competencies
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​Observation and Feedback: Mentor coaches listen to your recorded or observed coaching sessions and offer insights based on the ICF Core Competencies. This feedback fosters skill enhancement, helping you better serve your clients
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Extended Learning Cycle: Mentor coaching isn’t a one-off event. It spans at least three months, offering ample time to absorb feedback, reflect on it, and implement improvements in your coaching practice
Who is it for?
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Those wanting to apply for, or renew, their ICF credential. Anyone who has an active, professional coaching practice, or is wanting to get back into coaching and wants to invest in their development and growth as an ICF professional coach​​
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​Mentor Coaching should take place over at least a three-month minimum, in a cycle that allows for listening and feedback from the Mentor Coach whilst also allowing reflection and practice on the part of the individual being mentored
1. Demonstrates Ethical Practice
Definition: Understands & consistently applies coaching ethics & standards of coaching
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2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset
Definition: Develops & maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible & client-centered
A. Foundation
6. Listens Actively
Definition: Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully understand what is being communicated in the context of the client systems & to support client self-expression
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7. Evokes Awareness
Definition: Facilitates client insight & learning by using tools & techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor or analogy
C. Communicating Effectively
3. Establishes & Maintains Agreements
Definition: Partners with the client & relevant stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship, process, plans & goals. Establishes agreements for the overall coaching engagement as well as those for each coaching session
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4. Cultivates Trust & Safety
Definition: Partners with the client to create a safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of mutual respect & trust
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5. Maintains Presence
Definition: Is fully conscious & present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded & confident
B. Co-creating the Relationship
8. Facilitates Client Growth
Definition: Partners with the client to transform learning & insight into action. Promotes client autonomy in the coaching process
D. Cultivating Learning & Growth
Laura as an ICF Mentor Coach
As an experienced coach, facilitator/trainer of coaching programs, and an International Coaching Federation (ICF) PCC, I can help you develop and align your skills as a coach to apply for, or renew, your ICF ACC or PCC credential. Additionally, mentoring can help you get back into coaching, or further develop your skills as a coach.
I bring a wealth of experience in working with new and experienced coaches, of reviewing and providing feedback of coaching session recordings for submission to the ICF and for coach training programs. I have completed my ICF PCC marker training, which is required by the ICF for faculty members of certified programs.​
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If you are looking for a mentor coach who can support and challenge you to grow, then you are in the right place! Use the link above to schedule a call to see if we are a good fit to work together!
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I offer a 10-session package (compulsory for ICF certification/renewal) or one-off sessions. Mentor coaching sessions are scheduled for one hour, and are via zoom.