Will I receive direct feedback on my coaching?

Yes. Feedback is an essential part of the mentoring process. It is always grounded in the ICF Core Competencies (2025) and PCC/MCC Markers and delivered in a way that supports learning, clarity, and growth—not judgment or scoring.

Is this mentoring appropriate for credential advancement?

Yes. This mentoring supports coaches pursuing PCC or MCC by helping them understand how the competencies and markers show up in real sessions. While credential outcomes cannot be guaranteed, the mentoring is aligned with the expectations and rigor of the credentialing process.

How directive is the mentoring?

The mentoring balances reflection with clear feedback. Rather than telling you how to coach, the focus is on helping you see what’s happening in your sessions, strengthen discernment, and make more intentional choices as a coach.

What kinds of coaches benefit most from this mentoring?

This mentoring is best suited for certified coaches who are open to honest feedback, curious about their own development, and willing to take responsibility for integrating learning into practice. Coaches who want to move beyond technique and develop mastery benefit most.

Is this mentoring evaluative or pass/fail?

No. While feedback is grounded in standards, the mentoring is developmental rather than evaluative. The goal is to support growth, clarity, and readiness—not to judge or certify performance.

How many sessions will I need?

The number of sessions varies depending on your goals, experience level, and focus (e.g., credential preparation or mastery development). This can be discussed and adjusted as the mentoring progresses.

What is expected of me as a mentee?

You are expected to show up prepared, open to reflection, and willing to engage with feedback. Growth comes from curiosity, practice, and follow-through between sessions. Mentoring is a partnership, and your engagement is key.

1-1 Coach Mentoring, by Jonathan A.

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Overview

What you'll achieve

Clearer understanding of PCC and MCC markers and how they show up in real coaching moments
Greater depth of coaching presence, including steadiness, spaciousness, and responsiveness
Increased confidence in session decision-making, with less second-guessing
Stronger ability to evoke client awareness rather than direct or “do” the coaching
Improved marker discernment, understanding why a moment meets (or misses) the standard
Greater trust in intuition, grounded in competencies and ethical practice
More consistency across sessions, rather than coaching that varies widely in quality
Clearer alignment between coaching identity and demonstrated skill
Greater readiness for credential advancement (ACC→PCC or PCC→MCC), where applicable

Who this is for

ACC coaches preparing for PCC, who want clear understanding of the ICF Core Competencies and PCC Markers in real coaching conversations
PCC coaches preparing for MCC, who want to refine presence, awareness, and consistency at a masterful level
Coaches seeking rigorous performance feedback, grounded in the ICF Core Competencies (2025) and PCC/MCC Markers
Coaches who feel “good” but not yet consistent or confident in how their coaching shows up session to session
Coaches who want to move beyond technique and develop deeper presence, discernment, and trust in their coaching decisions

Prices

Available packages

60 min session

200 USD

Additional

FAQs

Still need more clarity? Here are answers to some commonly asked questions.

This mentoring is designed to support credential advancement (ACC→PCC, PCC→MCC) and deeper mastery of the ICF Core Competencies. The focus is on developing presence, awareness, discernment, and consistency—not just meeting requirements, but embodying masterful coaching practice.

Training teaches concepts and skills. Mentoring focuses on how those skills show up in your actual coaching. This work is individualized, reflective, and feedback-driven, helping you integrate competencies and markers into lived coaching moments.

Sessions may include recorded session review, transcript analysis, marker-based feedback (PCC or MCC), and experiential mentoring conversations. The format is tailored to your goals and readiness, with a balance of reflection and clear, standards-based feedback.