ICF Mentor Coaching & Mentorship for Coaches
Deepen Your Coaching Skills with Expert Mentor Coaching
As an experienced coach and mentor, I use the structure provided by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a basic template to provide mentor coaching for professional coaches who wish to expand their skillset and or pursue or renew their credentials.
A mentor coach offers wisdom, guidance, and feedback grounded in deep coaching experience. Mentorship includes observation, assessment, advising, and coaching — all designed to enhance your effectiveness, confidence, and professional growth. My approach will support you in refining your coaching presence, strengthening core competencies, and meeting certification requirements.
When do coaches Seek Mentorship?
Coaches typically pursue mentor coaching to:
- Work toward an International Coaching Federation credential (ACC, PCC, MCC)
- Upgrade or renew an existing certification
- Strengthen coaching presence and confidence
- Refine specific competencies or techniques
- Seek objective, expert feedback
What You Gain From Mentor Coaching
Through mentor coaching, you will gain:
- Deeper understanding of your coaching style and impact
- Insight into strengths and areas for improvement
- Immediately applicable, personalized and candid feedback
- Greater confidence and coaching solidity
- Support meeting ICF mentor coaching requirements
- A safe, collaborative learning environment
Why Coaches work with me
Coaches choose to work with me because I combine decades of experience in coaching, leadership development, and psychotherapy, with a thoughtful, structured mentorship approach.
When mentoring other coaches, I provide:
- Insightful, competency-based feedback
- Clear, supportive developmental guidance
- Deep listening and nuanced observation
- A collaborative and encouraging learning relationship
Client Success Story
I've worked with a few Mentor Coaches over the years and couldn't be more impressed with Andrea. Her expertise in psychology and coaching is a breath of fresh air. She provides feedback in a way that's clear, direct, and supportive of next level development. She has a keen sense for the nuanced strengths and opportunities observed during audio or videotaped session segments and she cares enough to debrief in a way that supports deep learning. I'm grateful to have found her and look forward to our ongoing work.
Ready to Strengthen Your Coaching Skills?
If you’re pursuing certification, renewing credentials, or seeking to deepen your coaching impact, I can help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mentor coaching specifically develops your coaching competencies, skills, and presence. Sessions focus on reviewing recorded coaching conversations, identifying strengths, and exploring opportunities for growth. Regular coaching addresses your personal or professional goals, challenges, or performance. Mentor coaching is evaluative, educational, and developmental, while traditional coaching is goal-oriented and client-centered.
ICF mentor coaching is a structured, collaborative process required by the International Coaching Federation for credentialing and renewal. It involves reviewing recorded coaching sessions with an experienced mentor coach who provides feedback based on the ICF Core Competencies. Mentor coaching focuses on strengthening coaching skills, refining presence, and enhancing effectiveness. Unlike traditional coaching, the emphasis is on professional development rather than personal goals.
The ICF typically requires 10 hours of mentor coaching for ACC and PCC credentials. These sessions include observation, feedback, and developmental discussion. The ten hours must occur over a minimum of three months and may include individual and/or group sessions. Requirements may evolve, so I’d recommend that you confirm the current expectations with the ICF. Mentor coaching sessions include observation, feedback, and developmental discussion centered on the ICF Core Competencies.
Yes. Mentor coaching is valuable even if you are not pursuing an ICF credential.
Many coaches seek this work to:
- Strengthen core coaching skills
- Refine their coaching presence and style
- Receive structured, expert feedback
- Accelerate professional development
Sessions can be tailored to align with your specific coaching framework, methodology, or professional goals.