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To apply for my PCC Credential, can I use the Mentor Coaching I received with my ACC Credential? Or for a renewal of my ACC Credential?

August 31, 2022

If your ACC mentoring was done with a PCC or a MCC credentialed coach, you do NOT need additional mentor coaching for your PCC application. If it was done by an ACC credentialed coach, you will need an additional 10 hours of mentor coaching done over 3-month period of time or longer.    You cannot use …read more.

Who is eligible to be a Mentor Coach? How do I join the Mentor Coach Registry?

August 31, 2022

At this time the only requirement to be a mentor coach is that you are ICF credentialed* at the level someone is applying or higher.     *For ACC credentialed coaches, you must have been through at least one credential renewal cycle before you are eligible.   For Mentor’s who would like to be listed on the Mentor …read more.

Can Coaching Supervision take the place of Mentor Coaching?

August 31, 2022

No. Coaching Supervision has a broad focus to include supporting the coach and sharing wisdom as compared to Mentor Coaching’s focus on a coach’s skill in the ICF Core Competencies. Therefore, only Mentor Coaching is accepted to meet the Mentor Coaching requirements for an ICF Credential or Credential renewal.  Learn more about Coaching Supervision. 

Is the time a Mentor Coach spends observing the Mentee’s coaching counted toward the 10 hours of Mentor Coaching?

August 31, 2022

No. Only the time spent in feedback counts towards the 10-hour requirement for Mentor Coaching. 

What documentation needs to be submitted in the application for the Mentor Coaching hours?

August 31, 2022

In your application, you will need to enter your Mentor’s name, email address, date of first session, date of last session, how many hours were completed and if any of those hours were in group. 

How do I find a Mentor Coach?

August 31, 2022

You may visit the Mentor Coach Registry.   ​You do not need to use someone on the Registry.Any credentialed coach is a qualified mentor coach.  The only exception is for ACC credentialed coaches who must have been through at least one renewal cycle before they are eligible. Therefore, if you have a colleague who is credentialed …read more.

Who can I use as my Mentor Coach?

August 31, 2022

Currently, the only requirement to be a mentor coach is that they are ICF credentialed at the level someone is applying or higher. For ACC credentialed coaches, they must have been through at least one credential renewal before they are eligible to offer mentoring. 

Does group mentoring count toward the mentor coaching requirement?

August 31, 2022

Of the 10-hour requirement, 3 hours must be one-on-on.  The remaining seven (7) hours may be one-on-one or done in a group. 

Can I be mentored by more than one person?

August 31, 2022

Yes, you may use more than one mentor.  You will need to include mentoring information in your application for each mentor. 

What is Mentor Coaching?

August 31, 2022

Mentor Coaching is narrowly focused on developing coaching skills as they relate to the ICF Core Competencies. The Mentor will observe (live or recorded sessions of the Mentee) client coaching sessions and then the Mentor and Mentee will get together to discuss the skills utilized in the session. 

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