10-Hour ICF Approved Mentor Coaching

Course Details, Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Register for 10Hr Mentor Coaching

Mentor Coaching (MC) offers 10 hours of Mentor Coaching to all student-coaches seeking credentialing through the International Coach Federation (ICF) as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC). Mentor coaching is available to both LCIA and non-LCIA graduates. LCIA adheres to the ICF definition and provision of mentor coaching guidelines. LCIA partners with each student coach in both individual and group mentor coaching formats to specifically focus on the development of their coaching skills.

ICF requires a minimum of 10 hours of mentor coaching over a minimum of a three (3) month period of time as part of their application requirement for the ACC Credentialing. Please refer to the ICF website for all ACC Credentialing requirements.

What’s included:

10 hours of Mentor Coaching via telephonic platform
7 hours are group mentor coaching
3 hours are individual mentor coaching
Focus of Mentor Coaching is ICF Core Competencies
Completion of Mentor Coaching due within 6 months of registration and onset of course
Student development
Practicum coaching
Interactive class activities
Observation of cohort coaching and tracking the coaching conversation as it pertains to ICF Code of Ethics, Core Competencies and Motivational Interviewing communication skillset
Student submission of one (1) 20-minute coaching tape script with written review by trainer. Additional tape reviews will be charged $75.00 per tape.
Goal setting
Confidence in coaching
Preparation and support for ICF ACC credentialing process

***Please note, all courses and programs offered at Life Coaching Institute of America are taught in the English language.

LCIA’s ICF Mentor Coaching will provide students with:

Documentation of completion of hours of mentor coaching for submission to ICF
Clear and concise objectives for mentee
Clear ethical considerations and conversations through mentor modeling, engagement and guidance with their mentee
Written and verbal feedback and reflections to mentee regarding both strengths and areas that need development for a deeper level of mastery in coaching
Encouragement in mentee’s coaching style as is congruent with ICF core competencies
Guidance and mentoring in the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
Respect and cultural consideration in mentor coaching
A safe and trusting space that will allow for fully engaged communication

Mentor Coaching sessions will focus on:

Specific Core Competencies to be discussed at the onset of the mentor coaching session and the integration of coaching ethics
Mentee’s coaching skill
Participation in mentor coach sessions work as coach and be coached with support and guidance of mentor coach. Each student will have the opportunity to participate in each role.
Modeling effective communication and effective listening skills in the Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
Supporting the professional development of mentees and their unique style of coaching with cultural sensitivity and competency
Mentee’s strengths and the introduction of professional growth development to support mentee in their potential of leveraged coaching