Mentoring and Supervision

The Process

Group Sessions

The sessions will cover the following:

  • ICF Credentialing process (making the cumbersome, straightforward). For ACC and PCC with an MCC lens.

  • Preparation for the Coach Knowledge Assessment (CKA)

  • Live coaching practice with feedback

  • Coaching Demonstrations by an MCC Coach

  • Self-Assessment

  • ICF Ethics

  • ICF Statement Principles of Diversity and Inclusion

  • Deep Understanding of the PCC Competency Markers

  • Supervision of Your Reflective Practice as a Coach


Individual Sessions

Following the Group sessions, the Individual mentoring will take place over the next (minimum) two months and will be arranged personally with your assigned mentor.

These sessions will be recorded and supervised by a PCC or MCC Coach – Mary Joe Emde, Dr Marietjie de Swart


Next Steps

Following confirmation of your attendance on this program, you will be sent an invoice. Payment of this invoice guarantees your place on the program.

View Brochure

View and download the BrainWise Mentoring and Supervision Brochure for more information.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is ICF Mentor Coaching?

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

Who needs ICF Mentor Coaching?

To apply for an ICF Coach Credential you must have 10 hours of ICF Coach Mentoring. Depending on which level of credential you are apply for, you would receive your ICF Coach Mentoring from a coach who holds that credential. If you are applying for your ACC, you can take your ICF Mentor Coaching from an ACC, PCC, or MCC coach. If applying for your PCC, you’ll need to receive your ICF Mentoring from a PCC or MCC coach. If applying for your MCC, you’ll need to be mentored coached by an MCC coach.

Who can offer ICF Mentor Coaching?

ICF Mentor Coaching can only be provided by a certified ICF MCC or PCC coach, or an ICF ACC Coach that has been through at least one renewal cycle (3-years).

When can I take ICF Mentor Coaching?

As per ICF requirements, you can only take your ICF Mentor Coaching after you’ve completed your Coach Training.

How long does ICF Mentor Coaching take to complete?

As per ICF, minimum of three of the 10 mentoring hours must be one-on-one with the mentor coach. Group mentoring may count for a maximum of seven hours towards the mentoring requirement.

Only groups of 10 or fewer will count.

What is covered in ICF Mentor Coaching?

A typical ICF Mentor Coaching sessions cover the ICF Core Competencies and reviewing of coaching demonstrations. Both of these are necessary for successful completion of your ICF coaching demonstration and coach knowledge assessment.

Interested in our Mentoring and Supervision program?

Contact the BrainWise team for more information.