Mentor coaching

 

Practise. Reflect. Grow.

If you approach your role as a coach professionally, you want to build on a solid foundation. This includes sound training, practical experience, and, if desired, certification from a professional association. Those pursuing the latter through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) require mentor coaching as part of the credentialing process.

Mentor coaching is a learning method that goes beyond theory. It’s a process in which an experienced coach listens to your conversations, thinks along with you and helps you refine your skills based on the ICF core competencies. Not by teaching you tricks, but by helping you acquire an authentic, professional style.

 

What is mentor coaching according to ICF?

ICF describes mentor coaching as “a collaborative process where coaches receive feedback based on observed sessions to refine their skills and style in alignment with the ICF Core Competencies”.

In other words: you are coached on your coaching.
– What are your current strengths?
– What could you have done differently?
– Which competencies do you already demonstrate, and which ones deserve attention on your way to masterful coaching?

Mentor coaching can serve various purposes. Below you will find the different options, so you can determine which programme is right for you.

 

Mentor coaching to obtain an ICF credential (ACC, PCC, MCC)

If you are aiming for your first ICF credential, or wish to achieve a higher level, the following applies:

• You need 10 hours of mentor coaching
• 7 hours of this may be in a group
• At least 3 hours must be individual

Your mentor coach will work with you towards a suitable recording of a coaching conversation (1 for ACC, 2 for PCC/MCC) that you can use for your certification application.

 

Mentor coaching to renew your ICF credential

Do you already have an ICF credential? Then you renew it every three years by collecting 40 CCE credits (continuing coach education).

• For ACC-renewal: 10 hours of mentor coaching required
• For PCC or MCC: not required, but you may have up to 10 hours of mentor coaching and up to 10 hours of supervision

This option is not about getting a new suitable recording. The focus is on deepening, refinement and professional development.

 

Mentor coaching as continuous development

Even without certification requirements, mentor coaching can be a powerful way to grow.
Your mentor coach listens, provides targeted feedback and helps you with, for example:

• strengthening your own style
• recognising patterns in your conversations
• deepening the competencies you already demonstrate
• expanding your skills towards greater mastery

Everything is customised and tailored to your learning style and practice.

 

 What can you expect?

• Your mentor coach always has at least the credential level you are aiming for.
• The approach is strength-based: discovering what already works and building on that.
• You work with real coaching conversations, not role-plays.
• You record conversations (with permission) and discuss them together.
• You can have your mentor coach listen to a recording in advance, or go through it live together.
• To practise, you can coach your mentor-coach; your mentor-coach can also coach you, so that you have the experience and a role model.
• You determine the format and timing of the sessions in consultation.

The difference with supervision is that mentor coaching focuses specifically on the ICF core competencies. Supervision takes a broader perspective: it focuses on you as a person ànd as a professional.

 

 

Mentor coaching in a group

You can also register as a group of 2, 3 or 4 people. If you are using mentor coaching for your first ICF credential, for a higher-level credential, or for the renewal of your ACC, you may complete up to 7 of the 10 hours in a group setting. If you are using mentor coaching to renew your PCC or MCC credential, all hours may be completed in a group setting.

 

The advantage of working in a group can be that you learn from colleagues and have the opportunity to listen to recordings of others. The advantage of individual sessions can be that you receive more personal attention.

 

The costs vary. Whereas you pay € 150 per hour for individual sessions, this amount decreases for a group as follows (amounts excluding VAT):

• with two people € 125 per person per hour
• with three people € 100 per person per hour
• with four people € 75 per person per hour

Would you like to register as a group? Please contact us. 

 

Our mentor coaches

Our mentor coaches have more than 20 years of experience in:

• individual coaching
• team and organisational coaching
• training and guiding coaches
• working with ICF certification processes

They are ICF certified (PCC or MCC) and familiar with the entire competency framework and all certification requirements.

You choose your own mentor coach based on:

• language and style
• certification level
• specific expertise, such as assessor experience or method preference

Meet: 

Annemarie

Willem 

 

 

This is how our introduction works

• You will receive two free exploratory meetings (max. 25 minutes) with potential mentor coaches.
• Everything is confidential and without obligation.
• If it’s not a good fit, you’ll receive a 100% refund.

After payment, you can:

• download the CVs of our mentor coaches
• contact your preferred coach directly
• start your programme immediately

 

Start your mentor coaching programme

• Choose the number of hours you want to book
• Schedule your first free introductory meeting
• Develop yourself with professional guidance
• And grow in proficiency, style and confidence

Sign up today.