10 hours mentor coaching is a new ICF requisite - since beginning 2008.
How do you choose a mentor coach? what do you do during the 10 hours mentor coaching?
The ICF explanation of an ICF mentor coach is not very explicit and leaves to a lot of room for interpretation, both for the mentor coaches and for the applicant.
I have spoken to many people not knowing what to do or have not been very happy with their mentor coach.
The problem is that mentor coaches do not have guidelines and there is a difference between living in the USA and Canada and outside this region.
Outside the USA and Canada the mentor coach can be anybody who is a coach. This coach does not need to be a certified ICF coach - does not need to have credentials. This situation leads to people taking advantage of applicants.
ICF is working in defining the requisites but meanwhile when you are looking for a mentor coach look for the following:
- make sure the coach has professional coach training and some years in coaching experience
- if possible an ICF credential - even though this is not always possible and does not safeguard quality
- ask questions that deal with the knowledge of the ICF codes of ethics and competencies. Do they know them? do they use them? and how do they plan to mentor you regarding this issues?
- Find out how they will assess your progress and methods they use for training. Are they familiar with the ICF certification process?
- Ask for references
- interview more than one mentor coach
- find a mentor coach with a different training than yours, this adds value to your development
- Also important, find out how are they involved with the ICF and how do they support ICF's mission
I wish you success with your search, preparation and examinations.
Need information about finding "your mentor coach"? do not hesitate in contacting me
Edmée
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