Coach Education & ICF Mentor Coaching

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ICF credentialing doesn’t have to feel stressful.

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Turning the Standards Into Skill

Most coaches finish training and quickly feel the gap between learning the competencies and applying them in real coaching conversations. The credentialing process can also feel confusing and more technical than expected.

That’s where coach education comes in. My job is to make it clear. We turn the ICF Core Competencies into something you can actually use. You get direct feedback, practical guidance, and a simple plan you can follow with confidence.

ICF Executive Coaching + Coach Education Options

Choose Your Path

You can work with me in a group or one-on-one. Both options meet the ICF mentor coaching requirement, but the work goes beyond checking a box. The focus is on strengthening how you think, listen, and respond so your coaching becomes more grounded, skillful, and credible in real sessions.

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Group Mentor Coaching

A high-support small-group experience for coaches who want thoughtful feedback, stronger application of the ICF Core Competencies, and a clear path toward credentialing readiness.

Program Experience

  • Kick-off session (60 minutes)
  • 8 group sessions (90-minutes sessions)
  • 3 hours of 1:1 mentor coaching
  • Welcome package with a printed workbook, curated support materials
  • One recorded coaching session review with written feedback. Additional session reviews are available for an additional fee.
  • Access to a private participant community
  • Ongoing access to program resources and support for four months after the program ends
  • A few thoughtful surprises!

2026 Cohort15 Group

Dates

Kick-Off:
April 1, 2026

8 Sessions:
April 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27

Day and Time

Wednesdays
11 am ET / 10 am CT

Dates

Kick-Off:
September 2, 2026

8 Sessions:
September 9, 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 28
November 4

Day and Time

Wednesdays
11 am ET / 10 am CT

Investment

$1495
payment plans available

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Individual Mentor Coaching

One-on-one mentor coaching for coaches who want private support, individualized feedback, and a focused path toward stronger coaching and credentialing readiness.

Program Experience

  • 10 hours of individual mentor coaching over a minimum of 3 months
  • Welcome package with a printed workbook, curated support materials
  • Two recorded coaching session reviews with written feedback. Additional session reviews are available for an additional fee.
  • Access to a private participant community
  • Ongoing access to program resources and support for four months after completion
  • A few thoughtful surprises!

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Investment

$2495
payment plans available

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ICF Coaching Programs I Support

I provide mentor coaching for those pursuing or renewing:

  • ACC (Associate Certified Coach)
  • PCC (Professional Certified Coach)
  • MCC (Master Certified Coach)

ICF Credential Renewal and Certification Is No Longer Confusing

This work helps you coach with more clarity, confidence, and consistency. You can:

  • Strengthen your understanding of the ICF Core Competencies in real coaching conversations
  • Gain clearer direction for credentialing or renewal
  • Grow more confident in how you structure, listen, and respond in sessions
  • Reduce second-guessing and coach with greater clarity and steadiness
  • Become more grounded in your coaching mindset and professional practice

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The Impact of Mentor Coaching

“Brenda herself is an experienced, knowledgeable, open, and kind mentor coach who will support you throughout her program (and beyond, if you want).”

In case you read no further than this: sign up for this program!! I admit, I was skeptical of the various mentor coaching programs out there, and I wanted something that would be truly worth my time and resources as I renewed my credential. I found it with Brenda and The Confident Coach program. You’ll get networking, learning, stories, practice, thoughtful discussion, and healthy challenges. And, I found the individual hours extremely helpful as Brenda allowed me to take them where I needed and work through whatever was most pressing. Brenda is also just a great person, so rest assured you’re supporting someone who deserves it. Good luck!

— Kara K. I Coach, ICF Credential Renewal

“If you’re a coach looking to earn an ICF certification, Brenda’s support is unmatched.”

I’d like to give a shout out to my mentor coach, Brenda Baird, MCC. She helped me obtain my PCC credential last year. She’ll stay with you through the entire process- from getting your mentor hours, to mastering the core competencies, and passing your recordings and exam! One very affordable price to pretty much guarantee you reach your goal. Thank you, Brenda, for your mentorship. It has been essential in helping me achieve my goals!

— Gretchen North I Professional Certified Coach (PCC)

“As a newly minted ICF (International Coaching Federation) PCC – Professional Certified Coach – I have to say I would not be where I am in my career at this point if not for a couple of key people in my life, one of whom is Brenda Baird.”

I am thankful for Brenda’s help in taking my skills to a new level as well as her belief in me and putting her time and energy behind that belief. Brenda’s dedication to her industry inspires me. Her challenge to me to up my skills was the impetus I needed to achieve something I never thought I would do.

— Ann Maddox, Coach

“Working with Brenda both as my ICFTN President and as my Mentor Coach was a pleasure.”

She is a wealth of knowledge and is very passionate about coaching. She has motivated me to be a better Board Member and Coach. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to work with and learn from Brenda Baird, MCC, CMC. I recommend her Mentor Coach program and coaching services.

— Dr. Aikyna Finch, PCC

“Brenda is an exceptional mentor coach who created an engaging and innovative program: The Confident Coach.”

I felt privileged to be part of Brenda’s program earlier this year. The program included knowledge, practice, and sharing. The program consisted of 7 group meetings and 3 one-on-one meetings with Brenda. The mix of group and one-on-one sessions worked well for me. I learned a lot from Brenda and enjoyed listening to other mentees’ experiences. I highly recommend Brenda and her Confident Coach program!

— Sylvie M. Maury, Ph.D, ACC

“I had the privilege of working with Brenda as my mentor coach over the course of five months through The Confident Coach Individual Mentor Coaching program.”

As an MCC credential holder herself, Brenda excels in providing more masterful coaching and is also committed to the growth and success of her mentor coaching clients, no matter what their goals may be. I highly recommend Brenda and The Confident Coach program for any professional coach who is serious about improving their coaching skills!

— Rebekah Osteen, PCC

“Brenda is a brilliant Coach and Mentor with years of relevant experience and training that compliments her unique talents and gifts.”

Her knowledge, wisdom, and listening level extends beneath the surface. It is recognized by many, including the International Coach Federation, who’s awarded her the highest possible credential, Master Certified Coach, MCC.

— Marilyn Rose, PCC

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Get Started with Coach Mentoring to Strengthen Your Sessions

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Schedule A Free Initial Call

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Clarify Your Goals and ICF Requirements

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Complete Registration and Program Onboarding

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FAQs

Ten hours of mentor coaching is an ICF requirement for credentialing, but many coaches also choose this work to strengthen their coaching skills and to ensure they are coaching in alignment with ICF standards for professional coaching.

There is not a great deal of preparation required. Come with a coaching mindset, a willingness to learn, and an openness to hearing feedback as if you are encountering the work again for the first time.

The group sessions focus on shared learning, discussion, and competency-based development alongside other coaches. The one-to-one mentor coaching hours are more individualized and are designed to provide recording review, personalized feedback, and support based on what each coach most needs.

During mentor coaching, we review the ICF Core Competencies and the ICF Code of Ethics and explore how they sound and show up in real coaching conversations. In group sessions, we listen to recorded coaching together and debrief it based on the focus of each session, with each week centered on a specific competency. The learning is strengthened through shared stories, discussion, and best practices that help coaches apply the work more skillfully.

ICF requires 10 hours of mentor coaching completed over a minimum of three months. At least three hours must be one-to-one, and the remaining seven hours may be completed in a group or individual format.

ICF mentor coaching is required for some coaches pursuing an ACC, PCC, or MCC credential, depending on their application path, and it is required for ACC renewal. It is also a valuable option for coaches who want to strengthen their skills and coach in closer alignment with ICF standards.

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