Coaching that earns credentials.
Strategy that builds your business.
Top Executive Coach — CEO Today (2022)
Top Executive Coaching Voice — LinkedIn (2024)
Getting certified isn’t the finish line — it’s your launchpad
We mentor you through ICF credentialing and help you build a coaching business that’s credible, profitable, and built to last.
Stronger Credentials. Confident Coaching.
ICF Mentor Coaching
Whether you're working toward your ACC, PCC, or MCC, or renewing your credential, our Mentor Coach program gives you the support, structure, and feedback that gets you across the line — and makes you a stronger coach in the process.
What You’ll Get:
10 ICF-aligned Mentor Coaching hours (7 group + 3 individual)
Structured, standards-based feedback — no guesswork
Credentialing clarity — what assessors look for, and why
Deeper coaching presence and technique
Access to expert Mentor Coaches — who've supported 100s of coaches through the process
A global peer community on the same journey
Why Coaches Choose Us
Our style and expertise.
We mentor with intention.
We give feedback that sticks.
And we care deeply about your growth — not just your application.
Beyond the Badge
— Coach Business Growth
You’ve earned your ICF credential — now what?
Beyond the Badge is for coaches who want more than a title.
You want a business that reflects your skill, earns what you’re worth, and grows with purpose.
We help you build that with strategic guidance, real-world mentorship, and a business model that performs.
Who This Is For
Newly certified coaches building their practice
Coaches stuck post-credential, unsure of what comes next
Coaches ready to grow revenue, raise rates, and attract ideal clients
Those craving a grounded, strategic business - not more mindset work
What You’ll Learn
Positioning & niche clarity
Pricing, packaging, and delivery
Sales, visibility, and referral strategy
Systems that support scale (without burnout)
A business roadmap aligned with your values and goals
Why It Works
We don’t just coach you - we help you build a real business, from strategy to systems to success.
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 Year
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.
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 competencies?
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.
