Embark on Your Accreditation Journey with Confidence: ICF Mentor Coaching for ACC or PCC

Choosing a mentor coach is a pivotal step in your professional development. It's important to seek a mentor whose qualifications align with your aspirations. Look for a coach with ICF accreditation, as this reflects a commitment to uphold the highest industry standards. Moreover, consider their experience level and areas of specialisation to ensure their expertise matches your coaching goals. A mentor who continually invests in their own development, through continuous learning and professional growth, will be well-equipped to support you on your journey.

A mentor coach plays a significant role in your path to ICF credentials. They provide invaluable guidance through the intricacies of the ICF accreditation process, from understanding the core competencies and ethical guidelines to tailoring your coaching practice to meet ICF standards. Your mentor will offer constructive feedback on your coaching sessions, helping you refine your skills and ensuring your coaching hours meet the ICF's requirements for certification. Their support simplifies the journey, making the path to accreditation clearer and more achievable.

Embarking on a mentorship journey should be a rewarding and growth-oriented experience. Expect a relationship built on trust, respect, and a shared commitment to your professional development. As your mentor I will provide a supportive environment for you to explore your strengths and areas for growth, offering insights drawn from my experience. Regular feedback, personalised to your development needs, will be a cornerstone of this relationship. Equally, be prepared to invest yourself fully, approaching each session with openness and a readiness to grow as a coach. And discuss the competencies and ethics of the ICF..

Embarking on the journey to achieve your ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential is an inspiring step towards realising your full potential as a coaching professional. The ICF outlines clear, structured requirements for this pathway, and mentor coaching is an integral component of that journey. To meet the ICF ACC mentor coaching requirements, you must complete at least 10 hours of mentor coaching over a minimum of three months. This mentor coaching must be undertaken with a mentor who holds an ICF credential at PCC level or higher.

These mentor coaching hours are a profound opportunity for personal and professional growth. They are designed to focus on your coaching skills aligned with the ICF Core Competencies, enhancing your coaching practice through direct feedback and expert guidance. This process is not just about ticking a box but about enriching your coaching essence, deepening your understanding, and elevating your practice to embody the highest standards of coaching excellence.

Your mentor coach will serve as a beacon of knowledge, offering insights that illuminate both the art and science of coaching. Through this collaborative relationship, your skills will be honed, your confidence bolstered, and your vision for your coaching future made clearer. This is a journey of transformation, where your dedication to mastering your craft is supported and celebrated at every step.

In Summary:

• 10 Hours of Mentor Coaching: Minimum requirement, focusing on enhancing your alignment with the ICF Core Competencies.
• Duration: Spanning at least three months to provide a substantive period for development and reflection.
• Qualified Mentor: A coach with a minimum of a PCC credential, providing expert insights and feedback.

This portion of your journey is a profound investment in your future, paving the way for not just accreditation, but a rewarding career enriching the lives of others. It's an acknowledgment that great coaches never stop learning, growing, and striving to be leaders of change and empowerment.

As you move forward, remember that these requirements are not just milestones on your journey but stepping stones towards becoming the best version of yourself as a coach. At UK Coach Training, we are here to support you every step of the way, empowering you to embrace this journey with courage, curiosity, and the confidence that you are on the path to greatness.

Achieving the ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credential is a significant milestone on your coaching journey. It reflects a deep commitment to the craft of coaching and a dedication to excellence in practice. As part of the credentialing process, the ICF requires that candidates engage in mentor coaching to refine and enhance their coaching skills. This requirement is designed to ensure that you are not only proficient in your practice but also deeply aligned with the ICF Core Competencies.

To fulfill the ICF PCC mentor coaching requirements, you must complete at least 10 hours of mentor coaching over a minimum of three months. This mentorship must be conducted by an experienced coach who holds at least a PCC credential. The focus of this mentoring is to sharpen your coaching skills through practical engagement and constructive feedback, directly reflecting on real coaching sessions.

Key Points to Remember:
10 Hours of Mentor Coaching: Focused sessions with an experienced PCC credentialed coach that emphasise skill enhancement and alignment with ICF Core Competencies.

Duration: A minimum spread of three months to allow for substantial growth and application of feedback.

Qualified Mentor: Your guide through this process will be an ICF-certified coach who is proficient and highly experienced at the PCC level or above.
Mentor coaching for your PCC is more than a requirement—it's a transformative experience that invites you to introspect deeply, challenge your boundaries, and extend your coaching capabilities to new heights. Each session is a step forward in your professional development, helping to sculpt your identity as a leader and influencer in the coaching community.

I am an associate Member Of The British mentoring Association and I mentor in the Santander Breakthrough Program & UK Government Help To Grow Scheme 

I have completed 2467 coaching hours in Dec 2024

I invite you to embrace this phase of your journey with open-mindedness and a zeal for self-improvement. At UK Coach Training, we stand with you, ready to support and celebrate each achievement along your path. This is more than training; it’s about becoming a part of a vibrant, global community of professional coaches who are committed to bringing about change and fostering growth in every interaction. Remember, the journey of becoming a PCC is not just about enhancing your credentials but also about elevating the very essence of what it means to be a coach.

Your persistence, combined with our support, will ensure that you achieve not only the PCC credential but also a deeper fulfillment in your coaching career. Ready to take this exciting step? We’re here to guide you every inch of the way.