Mentor Coaching for an ICF Credential consists of coaching and feedback in a collaborative, appreciative, and supportive process based on an observed or recorded coaching session to increase the coach’s capability in coaching, in alignment with the ICF Core Competencies.

Mentoring provides professional assistance in achieving and demonstrating the levels of coaching competency and capability demanded by the desired credential level. Mentor Coaching should take place over an extended time (14-15 week minimum) in a cycle that allows for listening and feedback from the Mentor Coach while also allowing reflection and practice on the part of the individual being mentored.

If you intend on applying for an ICF credential or credential renewal then yes! If not, then mentor coaching is not required but is still a great tool in making sure your coaching sessions are of the highest quality.

Initial Credentialing

Credentialing candidates are required to participate in 10 hours of Mentor Coaching over at least a 3-month period, prior to submitting their application. They are required to partner with a Mentor Coach who holds a valid ACC, PCC or MCC Credential.

The Mentor Coaching requirement must be fulfilled prior to submitting your credential application.

Mentor Coaching is also a prerequisite for a CLCI Performance Evaluation.

ACC Renewal

Coaches applying to renew their ACC Credential are required to complete an additional 10 hours of Mentor Coaching above those hours required for their initial credential.

10-Hour Cohort Package: Both! You will be a part of a cohort of 10 Mentees who will receive Mentor Coaching from a CLCI sponsored Mentor Coach. All Mentees must participate in the group sessions on the days they are scheduled for. In between group sessions, you will be able to book your own One:One sessions with the Mentor Coach.

10-Hour Individual Package: One:One! The 10-Hour Individual Package is not limited to any cohort dates and includes 10 One:One sessions between you and the Mentor Coach. Schedule your mentor coaching sessions at your own pace. You have up to a year to complete your 10 sessions once purchased.

10-HOUR COHORT PACKAGE

Mentor Coaching is 10 hours of coaching taking place over at least a 3-month period. Mentor Coaching sessions are split between group sessions and One:One sessions where the Mentor Coach will:

• Observe recorded coaching sessions.

• Provide feedback to observed sessions.

• Offer feedback that is relevant to each specific coaching core competency, recognizing strengths as well as potential growth areas.

• Create a safe and trusting space for the delivery of feedback, using a respectful, clear, judgment free tone.

• Articulate with specific detail and examples, what is being observed, and the specific development needed to move to the next skill level, delivered with sensitivity to the impact of the feedback.

Sessions are as follows:

All Mentees MUST attend the group sessions as scheduled by the Mentor. One:One sessions are flexible and are scheduled by the Mentee within a given date range.

10-HOUR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE

Mentor Coaching may begin immediately when you register, and sessions are booked as your schedule allows. The last session of your mentor coaching program must be completed between a minimum period of three months and a maximum of one year from the start date. During this time, the Mentor Coach will:

• Observe recorded coaching sessions.

• Provide feedback to observed sessions.

• Offer feedback that is relevant to each specific coaching core competency, recognizing strengths as well as potential growth areas.

• Create a safe and trusting space for the delivery of feedback, using a respectful, clear, judgment free tone.

• Articulate with specific detail and examples, what is being observed, and the specific development needed to move to the next skill level, delivered with sensitivity to the impact of the feedback.

Sessions are as follows:

Yes. Mentees are being coached on their ability to facilitate a coaching session with their clients that would pass an ICF performance evaluation.

To do so, all participants must have clients who are willing to be recorded. This includes having a written consent, in addition to verbally consenting to having their sessions recorded for the purposes of CLCI Mentor Coaching.

While a recorded session is not required to register, all Mentees are expected to submit a minimum of 3 recorded sessions. (Those who purchased the Individual Mentor Coaching Package will submit more)

You must also submit a self-evaluation of your recording along with it.

10-HOUR COHORT PACKAGE

One:One Sessions

One:One sessions may be rescheduled with a 24-hour prior written notice at no cost.

If a session is cancelled within 24 hours or cannot be rescheduled for the same session period, the Mentee understands that the time will be required to be made up as a One:One session with the Mentor at an additional cost of $225/hour

Group Sessions

Group sessions cannot be rescheduled. If the Mentee cannot attend a group session on the date it is scheduled, the Mentee understands that the time must be made up as a One:One session with the Mentor at an additional cost of $225/hour.

10-HOUR INDIVIDUAL PACKAGE

One:One Sessions

One:One sessions may be rescheduled with a 24-hour prior written notice at no cost.

If a session is cancelled within 24 hours or cannot be rescheduled for the same session period, the Mentee understands that the time will be required to be made up as a One:One session with the Mentor at an additional cost of $330/hour.

Mentor coaches are sponsored by CLCI as mentor coaches. Our sponsored mentor coaches meet the minimum requirements ICF requires, hold a PCC or higher and also are experienced mentor coaches. Mentor coaches will post their specific cohort schedules on the mentoring page.

Upon completion of the Mentor Coaching Program, you will receive a Letter of Completion that outlines the following information:

• Name of the Mentor Coach

• Mentor Coach email address

• Mentor Coach credential level

• Start and end date of mentor coaching

• Number of mentor hours completed

In the ICF online credential application, you will be asked to list the above information that will be provided to you.

If you apply for the CLCI Performance Evaluation, you will be asked to submit the aforementioned Letter of Completion.

Only the time spent in interactive dialogue and delivery of feedback with the Mentor Coaching client may count toward the 10 hours of Mentor Coaching required for a credential. Time spent listening to a recording and preparing for a Mentor Coaching session may not be counted toward the 10-hour requirement.

Yes, all ACC-credentialed coaches are required to complete an additional 10 hours of Mentor Coaching in the three years since the initial award of your credential or since your last credential renewal. This requirement is intended to promote your continued growth as a coach and help move you to the next credential level.

There are no refunds for cancellations of the Mentor Coaching Program

For Participants who wish to reschedule and join a different cohort, CLCI requires a 3-week minimum notice prior to the start date.

There is a $300 reschedule fee for any cohort reschedule that falls within 3 weeks of the start of your cohort.