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The Art of Strategy’s Mentor Coach Program
The Art of Strategy is the gold standard for professional coaching.
Our Mentor Coach Program is expertly designed to elevate your coaching practice, ensuring you achieve the prestigious International Coaching Federation (ICF) ACC or PCC designation. This high-impact, high-value experience will refine your coaching capabilities, deepen your understanding of ICF core competencies, and support you as you master the coaching process.
Structure
Phase 1: Orientation
(1 Hour)
The Art of Strategy’s Mentor Coach program kicks off with an orientation to familiarize you with your Mentor Coach, cohort Mentees, and the exciting road ahead.
Exclusive Introductions: You’ll connect and build rapport with your Mentor Coach and fellow high-achieving participants.
Define Expectations: Together, we’ll review the program outline, ensuring you understand the complete journey ahead.
Role Clarity: We’ll define the roles and responsibilities of Mentor and Mentee Coaches to maximize your learning experience.
Phase 2: Group Work
(6 Hours)
Six hours of interactive group coaching sessions are conducted over a series of weeks (e.g., six weekly one-hour sessions). Each session will focus on specific ICF core competencies, coaching skills, and best practices.
Immersive Action: Engage in diverse insights and dynamic discussions to enrich learning.
Core Competencies Focus: Dive into ICF core competencies, coaching skills, and industry best practices.
Collaborative Learning: Participate in role-playing exercises and receive insightful feedback to enhance your coaching skills.
Phase 3: Individual Coaching Sessions
(3 Hours)
Four one-on-one, 60-minute coaching sessions with the Mentor Coach are tailored to each Coach's specific developmental needs and goals.
Personalized Guidance: Deep dive into areas where you require the most support, with individualized strategies and insights.
Targeted Feedback: Receive customized feedback and strategic guidance to enhance your coaching effectiveness.
Phase 4: Assessment and Feedback
(1 Hour)
The final phase of the Mentor Coach program ensures you receive a comprehensive review of your progress and success in the program, as well as actionable tactics for implementation.
Comprehensive Evaluation: You’ll undergo a thorough assessment of your progress in the program, and insights that will enable you to continue strengthening your craft for years to come.
Constructive Insights: You’ll gain valuable feedback on strengths and areas for improvement. This feedback helps you understand what you're doing well and where you can make adjustments to enhance your performance as you move through your coaching career.
Strategic Action Planning: Together, we’ll develop a forward-looking action plan for your continued professional development. This plan will serve as a roadmap for your future growth, helping you focus on key objectives and track your progress over time
Key Outcomes
After completing this prestigious 10+ hour program, you will:
Master Core Competencies: Seamlessly integrate ICF core competencies into your coaching practice to ensure a solid foundation and adherence to the highest professional standards.
Hone your Craft: Enhance your coaching techniques by focusing on active listening, powerful questioning, and creating awareness, thereby enabling more effective and impactful coaching sessions for your clients.
Strengthen your Confidence: Navigate complex coaching scenarios with increased confidence, allowing you to handle diverse client situations and challenges proficiently throughout your coaching career.
Elevate your Self-Awareness: Recognize and address personal biases and areas for growth, fostering continuous personal and professional development.
Achieve your Designation Goals: Develop specific action plans to secure your ICF ACC or PCC designation, ensuring you meet all the necessary requirements and standards for certification.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for The Art of Strategy’s Mentor Coach program, and to uphold our gold standard of coaching practices, you must:
Possess Certified Training Certificates: From a recognized coach-specific training program (e.g., ICF-accredited training).
Meet Coaching Experience Requirements: Complete at least 60 hours of coaching for ACC designation, or 125 hours for PCC designation.
Maintain Ethics and Competencies: Understand the ICF Code of Ethics and Core Competencies, and are dedicated to upholding these principles to their highest standard.
Strive for Coaching Excellency: Align with the highest standards of the ICF, ensuring you will proudly represent the Professional Coaching industry and your ICF designation.
Set the Gold Standard this Fall
Take your coaching practice to the next level.
Register for The Art of Strategy’s Mentor Coach Program and experience the high-impact, high-value coaching journey you and your clients deserve.
Our next program begins Fall 2024.
As Professional Certified Coaches with designations from the International Coaching Federation (ICF), this comprehensive 10+ hour program aligns with the roles and responsibilities of a Mentor Coach as per ICF guidelines. The program consists of 1 hour of individual orientation, 6 hours of group work and 4 one-on-one individual sessions to prepare coaches for ICF ACC or PCC designation.
Are you ready to maximize your coaching competenceies?
This self-assessment tool is specifically crafted for those aspiring to achieve their International Coaching Federation (ICF) credentials. Understanding how you measure up against ICF’s core competencies is crucial. This assessment will help you pinpoint areas for deeper focus, preparing you for the rigorous standards of certification.
