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Coaching Mastery Mentor Workspace™

Ten-Session ICF Mentor Coaching Journey

A structured ten-session ICF mentor coaching journey integrating the DEEPEN™ Method, IDENTITY™ Framework, reflective practice, and AI-supported learning.

Program Overview

The Coaching Mastery Mentor Workspace™ is a structured ten-session mentor coaching journey designed for professional coaches pursuing ICF credentials, deepening their practice, and developing the competencies required for lasting impact.

Grounded in the ICF Core Competencies, the DEEPEN™ Method, and the IDENTITY™ Framework, this program integrates mentor coaching, reflective practice, and AI-supported learning into one cohesive experience.

Each session builds upon the last, guiding you through a developmental arc that strengthens your coaching presence, expands your capacity to evoke awareness, and deepens the trust and partnership at the heart of every coaching relationship.

Learning Outcomes

Deepen your understanding and application of the ICF Core Competencies at your target credential level

Develop a more nuanced and powerful coaching presence

Master the DEEPEN™ Method for evoking awareness in coaching conversations

Apply the IDENTITY™ Framework to support client transformation

Strengthen your capacity for deep listening and powerful questioning

Receive personalized RaeNotes feedback on recorded coaching sessions

Build a reflective practice that sustains continuous professional growth

Prepare for ICF credential application or renewal with documented mentor coaching hours

Develop a clear pathway for ongoing mastery beyond the program

The Ten-Session Journey
1

Building the Coaching Foundation

Session 1 · 1 hour

2

Deepening Presence

Session 2 · 1 hour

3

Listening Beyond the Words

Session 3 · 1 hour

4

Powerful Questions

Session 4 · 1 hour

5

Evoking Awareness

Session 5 · 1 hour

6

Working with Complexity

Session 6 · 1 hour

7

Identity as Coach

Session 7 · 1 hour

8

Integration

Session 8 · 1 hour

9

Preparing for Credential Success

Session 9 · 1 hour

10

Coach Mastery Reflection™

Session 10 · 1 hour

Resources

A curated professional coaching library supporting your mentor coaching journey.

Featured Reading

The Transformational Coach

by Clare Norman

An insightful resource exploring transformational coaching, developmental shifts, and coaching mastery.

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Featured Resource

Coaching Mastery Collection™

Your companion resource for continued coaching mastery.

The Coaching Mastery Collection™ complements the Coaching Mastery Mentor Workspace™ by extending learning between mentor coaching sessions through guided reflection, practical coaching tools, and ongoing professional development resources. It is designed to reinforce the concepts explored throughout the mentor coaching journey and support continued growth long after the program concludes.

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Featured Reading

Coach the Person, Not the Problem (Second Edition)

by Marcia Reynolds

A practical guide to strengthening coaching conversations through greater curiosity, reflective inquiry, coaching presence, and transformational dialogue.

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Time Commitment

Sessions

10 hours of mentor coaching

Reading

Approx. 20 min per session

Reflection

Guided reflections between sessions

ICF Requirements

The ICF requires documented mentor coaching hours for credential applications and renewals. This program provides ten (10) hours of ICF-qualified mentor coaching, meeting the minimum requirement. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate documenting your mentor coaching hours for ICF submission.

Investment

$1,695 USD

Payment is due in full before the program begins.

Five live cohort sessions (10 total hours) delivered via Zoom

Program schedule with Arizona-time session dates and durations

Mural collaborative activities for each session

Assigned reading to anchor each live session

Session recordings for review and continued learning

Attendance and program progress tracking

Session feedback surveys

Full access to the Coaching Mastery Mentor Workspace™

Coach Mastery AI Mentor™ included for continued development between sessions

Coaching Mastery Collection™ included

Companion Workbook included

Session resources and materials

Completion certificate for ICF credentialing requirements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is mentor coaching and why do I need it?

Mentor coaching, as defined by the ICF, is a professional relationship in which an experienced coach provides guidance, feedback, and support to develop a coach's core competencies. ICF requires documented mentor coaching hours for ACC, PCC, and MCC credential applications and renewals.

How many mentor coaching hours are included?

The program includes ten (10) hours of ICF-qualified mentor coaching, which meets the ICF minimum requirement for credential applications.

What is RaeNotes?

RaeNotes is a third-party coaching analysis platform that supports your mentor coaching journey by helping you review and reflect on your coaching conversations. Throughout the program, you will periodically upload selected coaching recordings to RaeNotes for transcription and analysis. You will then share your RaeNotes review link with your mentor coach, who will use it—along with their own observations and coaching expertise—to provide personalized feedback during your mentor coaching experience. RaeNotes complements our mentor coaching conversations by providing another opportunity to deepen reflection, increase self-awareness, and strengthen your coaching effectiveness over time.

What is the Coach Mastery AI Mentor™?

The Coach Mastery AI Mentor™ is an AI-powered learning companion available within your workspace. It supports your development between sessions by helping you reflect on coaching challenges, explore competency areas, and practice your skills.

When does the program begin?

Once your registration and payment are confirmed, you will receive a welcome email with your program start date and access to the Coaching Mastery Mentor Workspace™.

What happens if I miss a session?

Attendance at all ten sessions is expected. If you must miss a session, please contact Dr. Edwards as soon as possible to discuss make-up options. Missed sessions may affect your certificate eligibility.

Will I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes. Upon completion of all program requirements—including attendance, RaeNotes submissions, and reflective practice—you will receive a Mentor Coaching Completion Certificate documenting your ten hours of ICF mentor coaching.

What is the investment?

The Coaching Mastery Mentor Intensive™ investment is $1,695 USD, and the Mentor Coach Specialization™ investment is $4,995 USD. Payment is due in full before the program begins. Your investment includes ten hours of mentor coaching, personalized RaeNotes feedback, full workspace access, the Coach Mastery AI Mentor™, the Coaching Mastery Collection™, a Companion Workbook, and a completion certificate.

About Dr. Karyn Edwards

Dr. Karyn Edwards, PhD, MCC

Organizational Consulting Psychologist · ICF Master Certified Coach

Dr. Karyn Edwards is an Organizational Consulting Psychologist and ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) with over 25 years of experience developing leaders and coaches. As the founder of Abloom Consulting℠, she brings deep expertise in mentor coaching, leadership development, and coaching mastery to every engagement.