Mentor Coaching
The skills and insights gained through mentor coaching inevitably lead to better outcomes for clients, as coaches are better equipped to facilitate meaningful and transformative coaching sessions.
How does mentor coaching work?
Skill Enhancement & Confidence
Refine your use of the core coaching competencies through constructive feedback and guided practice leading to more effective and impactful sessions with clients.
Personal and Professional Growth
Gain valuable insights, best practices, and strategies. Experience holistic growth that improves your coaching skills and contributes to your evolution as coach and individua
Credentialing & Professionalism
While obtaining your ACC, PCC or MCC credentials this commitment to continuous learning and ethical practice fosters excellence and enhances the overall professionalism of the coaching practice.
Structure & Support
The structured and supportive environment of mentor coaching provides loving accountability, structure and support and fosters networking opportunities with peers and colleagues.
Here are some fun facts about my mentor coaching program
If I work with you, will my time with you meet all the ICF standards and requirements for mentor coaching hours?
Yes it certainly will. I keep my own MCC credential current, take ongoing education including ethics and I stay up to date on any and all changes to the ICF credentialling requirements so that you can work with me confidently, knowing that you’ll be supported in current ways. This includes the fact that I took the PCC Marker training so I’m up to date on the new core competencies. I’m also up to date on the new Knowledge Test and other changes we’re hearing about.
Are you able to mentor coaches achieving their ACC, PCC and MCC?
Sometimes, mentor coaches hold high standards that can intimidate new credential pursuers, I’m sensitive to that and adjust my listening to meet you where you are. I also like to host monthly optional group sessions with mixed credential holders because I think it’s great to hear the different ranges and styles. I grew my own coaching range in this way.
Do I have to work with you for 3 months?
You can mix it up, work with me for some of your required 10 hours, work in group and also work with other mentor coaches. What’s most important is that you give yourself time to integrate the feedback that you’ll be given on your recorded calls. Remember that of the 10 hours of mentoring, three hours must be one-on-one. The remaining seven hours may be one-on-one or in a group.
What can I expect from my mentor coaching with you?
I listen to your recorded calls extracting snippets with time stamps so you can easily listen to what I’m pointing to for yourself. Once you and I have listened to the call, we’ll meet to discuss how it went and to go over the markers that I’ll have matched to my feedback. You’ll receive a copy of the written feedback so that you can review it again. After every session, we’ll set you up so that you are focusing on a core competency that might require strengthening.
How do you integrate core competency knowledge into your mentor coaching?
During your mentor coaching sessions we’ll explore and discuss each core competency. In fact, I like to integrate this when I provide your feedback so that you can immediately apply and expand your coaching to include all of the core competencies. I’ve found this promotes coaching confidence and also has a positive outcome on clients.
Can you give some examples of the folks who have participated in mentor coaching with you?
I've worked with folks across many industries including HR Staff acting in a “coaching capacity” and considering obtaining an ICF credential, Internal coaches and coaches in private practice who are pursuing their next level of ICF credential, Coaches interested in a “tune-up” of their coaching and expanding their coaching range.
I don't have a clear credentialling pathway and I'm not clear on my why.
No problem! Together we'll develop an approach and pathway that ensures you can systematically work on developing specific skills and competencies, provides you with structure or a roadmap and also prepares you for credentialing. Along the way, we'll most definitely explore and uncover your "why", it threads through everything that you bring into coaching.
I've attempted credentialling before but life gets in the way, should I just drop the idea of credentialling?
Your clients no doubt come to you with life getting in the way, how would you support them? Integrating life with your credentialing journey and having me on your team to hold you lovingly accountability will ensure you maintain momentum. Delivered in my unique coach approach way, I'll support you to maintain your commitment especially during challenging times.
I suffer from test anxiety and get highly stressed, is the credentialling path for me?
Pursuing an ICF credential can definitely be stressful for some folks and drive up "test anxiety." My unique training beyond coach training will support you to manage stress, build resilience, and maintain your mental well-being throughout the process. I'm on your team, here to offer reassurance, celebrate your progress, and provide feedback in way that you felt seen.
I have unique training, am currently a registered clinical counsellor and a bit resistant to this credentialing process.
Credentialing as a coach when you're so established in your field can be daunting yet it is a uniquely different way of working and conversing with people. You can count on me to actively create a safe and trusting environment where you can openly discuss challenges, resistance, seek advice, and experiment with new techniques without fear of judgment. I've supported many therapists to achieve their ICF credential, I'll meet you exactly where you are.
A energizing process to evoke your brilliance
Coach with skill and passion for you and your clients.
Schedule a 1-on-1
This is your opportunity to experience the magic and power of mentor coaching through ontological coaching. Walk away with insight, momentum, clarity and inspiration. Experience the difference between this and other forms of coaching.
See If We're a Fit
Mentor coaching is best engaged in when the mentor coach is the right fit for you. It’s good practice to have sessions with several different mentor coaches before choosing. Select the one that has you somewhat uncomfortable and yet intrigued to explore more.
Reach Your Goals
What you truly desire may be a shiny new credential but you and I know that underneath that is a deep desire to facilitate the magic that coaching is known for. Together we will evoke the skills and boldness resting within you. Let's take your client results to the next level!
Working with me will light up your coaching
Mentor coaching provides a comprehensive framework for both personal and professional growth, ensuring that you continually evolve and excel in your practice.
By focusing on the meta-levels of thinking, meaning, and self-reflection, you’ll access higher levels of awareness and self-mastery.
The best part – so will your clients!
Now that our mentor coaching is complete, I’m delighted that I’ll be able to continue learning from Tracey because she’s got this awesome group called the Cairn Network. The Cairn Network is a group filled with the kind of coaches who are looking to be playful, professional and explore.
Jennifer Mallory, PCC
Ingenious Coaching & Consulting
Tracey was my coach while I was in the AC Coaches Training Program; she was professional; reliable and brilliant at listening and reflecting back to me my way of being.
Janice Cain
Manifestation Coach
Hans Phillips
Consultant/Guide at Ontoco
Rachel Fink Parks
MS, PCC, Transformational Leadership Coach
She cracked me wide open and I am astonished. Not at her wisdom. Not at her intuition. I expected both. I am astonished that she helped me uncover longstanding barriers to reaching my desire to live a life of elevated consciousness,
Kellie Garrett, PCC
Kellie Garrett Enterprises
Working with Tracey has been entirely transformational for me and my life. Her support and encouragement allowed me to tap into parts of myself that were ready to leap and soar. I have and will continue to recommend Tracey to others – the best way to describe her is pure magic.
Zoe Paliare
Cassels, Brock & Blackwell | The Field Podcast | Zoe Paliare Coaching
Tracey sees possibility and magic everywhere and shows up with that perfect balance of feisty challenger and unconditional loving support. There’s no one I would rather have in my court and partnering with me to create this fully expressed, magical life I get to live.
Fannie Watkinson
Fannie Watkinson Coaching
Tracey introduced me to the world of coaching around 2 years ago, and our initial coaching conversation still play a vital role in my life. I highly recommend you to come to her for coaching, coaching supervision, or consulting. And better, join her Cairn network to co-create a community.
Huang Hongtao (Edison)
Success Story
Frequently asked questions
My mentor coaching process ensures that you deliver the highest quality of service to your clients while preparing for credentialing. If I haven’t answered all your questions here please feel free to send me yours and we’ll add them so others can benefit.
How long have you been mentoring coaches, and what kind of clients do you typically work with?
I’ve been mentoring coaches since approximately 2003. I was a leader for many years in an ACTP, year-long, intense coach training program in Kuala Lumpur, Seattle, San Diego and Victoria, BC. I’ve mentored therapists, internal coaches in the private and public sectors, external coaches in private practice and leaders who use coaching as part of their leadership toolkit.
What certifications or formal training do you have in mentor coaching?
I met rigorous coaching standards and was formally trained as a mentor coach during my many leadership years with the ACTP Coach Training Program. I’m on the ICF mentor coaching registry and participate in ongoing coach education, training and supervision to ensure that I’m bringing the very best to my mentor role.
How do you measure progress and success in your mentoring relationships?
Folks who have mentored with me often remark that their clients are the ones who ask, “what are you doing different, that session was incredible?!” That’s music to our ears! You’ll progress and you’ll achieve success, it’s my personal guarantee.
Do you offer in-person, phone, or virtual mentoring sessions?
I prefer phone and zoom sessions since I work with folks from all over the world. My clients hail from China, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, the USA, Great Britain and other wonderful places! If you’re in my neighbourhood, I’ll gladly meet you for coffee or a walk.
How do you elicit personal growth and self-awareness in coaches?
By using a coach approach in everything that you and I will embark upon together. From our paperwork and payment process to our feedback and educational development sessions, I embody coaching as a lifestyle and a great way to relate.
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Not just a profession but a calling
COMPASSIONATE CURIOSITY
I’m passionate about coaches pursuing and achieving their ICF credentials AND I’m sensitive to the cost of hiring a credentialed coach to review recorded calls. I’ve been listening and providing feedback within the ICF core competencies for years and have graduated many credentialed coaches.
I’ve learned so much over the years of operating this amazing business and would be honoured to support you to excel in this amazing profession because when you are coaching at your personal best, your client results will soar, which in turn will lead to a never-ending source of referrals.
Together we’re coaching our way to peace.