Understanding the Difference Between
Coaching Supervision and Mentor Coaching...and Why You Need Both
January 23, 2025
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm PST
Join us for an insightful Lunch and Learn session hosted by ICF Sacramento, featuring Gavan Ambrosini.
Our February session delves into a vital topic for every coaching professional: understanding the differences between Coaching Supervision and Mentor Coaching.
Participants are encouraged to bring paper, colored pencils, or crayons to the session.
This will help you unleash your creativity and actively engage in the coaching learning experience.
Two resources to help to distinguish the difference between coaching and mentoring:
https://coachingfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/coaching-supervision
https://coachfederation.org/credentials-and-standards/mentor-coaching
Why This Topic is Important:
In the ever-evolving field of coaching, it's crucial to distinguish between various professional development pathways. Coaching Supervision and Mentor Coaching, though occasionally overlapping, serve distinct purposes and outcomes. This understanding not only guides coaches in their career development but also enhances the quality and effectiveness of their coaching practice.
Learning Objectives:
1. Defining Coaching Supervision and Mentor Coaching: Gain clarity on what each modality entails, its primary focus, and its value to a coaching practice.
2. Distinguishing Key Differences: Learn about the unique objectives, approaches, duration, and requirements of Coaching Supervision versus Mentor Coaching and how these differences impact a coach's professional journey.
3. Understanding the Role in Credentialing and Development: Explore how each modality fits into the framework of ICF credentialing and continuous professional development.
4. Identifying Personal Development Paths: Assess which modality aligns best with your current coaching practice and long-term career goals.
5. Enhancing Coaching Effectiveness: Discover how understanding and engaging in these modalities can elevate your skills, self-awareness, and the overall impact of your coaching.
6. Networking and Collaboration Opportunities: Engage with fellow coaching professionals to share experiences and insights and forge meaningful connections.
Who Should Attend:
This session is ideal for coaches at any stage of their career – whether you're newly certified, seeking to enhance your skills, or an experienced coach exploring further professional growth.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights and enrich your coaching career. We look forward to seeing you there!
About Our Speakers
Gavan Ambrosini, MA, PCC is principal and founder of the Ambrosini Consulting Group, a boutique consultancy specializing in leadership development and career management consulting. She is a mentor coach, certified coach supervisor, a Gallup-certified strengths coach and instructor and past ICF Sacramento board member. She has 15+ years of experience facilitating groups and coaching leaders from emerging high-potentials to C-Suite executives to help discover their authentic leadership style and voice. Gavan is passionate about connecting people and helping others find their unique brand of excellence while achieving mastery in their careers and life. A life-long volunteer, she enjoys giving back to the communities she is a part of.
Cindy Charlton is a professional coach and psychologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in leadership development and Coaching Super-VISION. She partners with business leaders to enhance their mindset, skills, and performance, while also guiding coaches in refining their practice and expanding their self-awareness. Cindy has worked with organizations such as Edward Jones, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Boeing, focusing on change management, coaching, and performance improvement. With a strong foundation in human resources and clinical psychology, Cindy is dedicated to helping individuals and organizations achieve sustainable growth and lasting success.