The Power of Mentor Coaching: Elevating Coaching Excellence and Professional Growth

Session Description:

Mentor coaching is often viewed as a credentialing requirement, but its value extends far beyond certification. In this session, participants will explore how mentor coaching strengthens coaching effectiveness through structured feedback, reflection, and competency-based development. We will clarify what mentor coaching is (and isn't), discuss why it matters for professional growth, review upcoming ICF changes, and highlight how mentor coaching can support coaches at every stage of their development journey.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand what mentor coaching is and how it differs from training, consulting, supervision, and coaching education.

• Learn how mentor coaching supports coaching excellence through observation, feedback, reflection, and skill development.

• Recognize common coaching habits and growth opportunities that mentor coaching can help uncover.

• Explore the role of mentor coaching in ICF credentialing, renewal, and ongoing professional development.

• Gain insight into recent ICF changes, including the Mentor Coaching Specialization (MCS) and what it means for coaches pursuing credentials after January 2027.

• Feel more confident selecting a mentor coach and determining their next steps for engaging in mentor coaching.

CCEU:

• Resource Development 1.5
  

Pricing:

• ICF Houston Members: Free
• Guest: $10