MENTOR COACHING REQUIREMENTS BY CREDENTIAL 

Associate Certified Coach, ACC

Credentialing candidates on the ACC ACSTH and Portfolio paths must complete 10 hours of Mentor Coaching before submitting their application.

They are required to partner with a Mentor Coach who holds a valid ACC*, PCC or MCC Credential.

Credential candidates on the ACC Level 1/ Level 2/ ACTP path have completed Mentor Coaching as part of their Coach Education program.

*Associate Certified Coaches must complete at least one full cycle of their credential (with renewal) before they’re eligible to serve as a Mentor Coach for ACC credentialing or credential renewal.

Professional Certified Coach, PCC

Credentialing candidates on the PCC Level 1 / ACSTH and Portfolio paths must complete 10 hours of Mentor Coaching prior to submitting their application.

They are required to partner with a Mentor Coach who holds a valid PCC or MCC Credential.

Credential candidates on the PCC Level 2/ ACTP path have completed Mentor Coaching as part of their Coach Education program.

Associate Certified Coach, ACC Renewal

Coaches applying to renew their ACC Credential are required to complete an additional 10 hours of Mentor Coaching above those hours required for their initial credential. These hours must be completed in the three years since the initial award of the credential or since the last credential renewal and must take place over the course of at least three months.

They are required to partner with a Mentor Coach who holds a valid ACC*, PCC or MCC Credential.

*Associate Certified Coaches must complete at least one full cycle of their credential (with renewal) before they’re eligible to serve as a Mentor Coach for ACC credentialing or credential renewal.

For those seeking coach mentoring hours and aiming to confidently apply for their International Coach Federation (ICF) credential, this opportunity is for you.

• Five one-on-one 60-minute mentoring sessions

• Guaranteed Mentor feedback from a Certified Mentor Coach (CMC)

• Step-by-step guidance through the credentialing process

• Tools, resources and templates in a Mentor Coaching Booklet

• Mentor Coach letter attesting to our mentoring together

• Ten one-on-one 60-minute mentoring sessions

• Guaranteed Mentor feedback from a Certified Mentor Coach (CMC)

• Step-by-step guidance through the credentialing process

• Tools, resources and templates in a Mentor Coaching Booklet

• Mentor Coach letter attesting to our mentoring together

What coaches are saying…

Jen Kreiner

Mentoring

I had such a wonderful mentorship experience with Heidi. She radiates energy that is full of light and contagious! She expresses a genuine curiosity about your experience as you walk through the process together. As if I were a client, I felt like she was a partner who guided me to new self-awareness, encouraged me to remain authentic in my coaching style and acknowledged my skill progression. Her feedback, both in-session and written, was extremely thorough and supported my learning to go to the next level. I would definitely recommend her services as a mentor coach…FIVE STARS!

Check out Jen at: stonesthrowcoaching.com

Lena Cebula

Mentoring

I am working on certification for Christian Leadership Life Coaching. At the beginning of my course, I had imposter syndrome because I struggled with pivoting from another business. I lacked confidence because I believed I was starting from “scratch.” Working with Heidi, I discovered I have the natural gifts and abilities to serve my clients. Heidi is a patient, kind, intelligent, professional, and insightful coach. Wise council. She is an inspiration. The biggest thing I have learned from her is what a coaching mindset is, how to structure my session and what my role is as a coach. Putting her teaching into practice has made a positive difference in my client’s outcomes. I know that after working with Heidi, I have the title of coach and have confidence, authority, respect, and honour for this work.

Check out Lena at lenacebula@ca

Janine VanStee

Mentoring

Heidi Fishbein is the best! As an instructor, she is patient, kind, and easy to work with, and as a mentor, Heidi can’t be beaten! As I progressed through my coursework with Heidi, I gained new insights about myself and the people around me. Heidi gently guided our cohort through a sometimes difficult process of growth. Heidi’s positive approach, energy and acceptance make her a magnetic person who draws you in and pulls you out of yourself. As a mentor, Heidi is patient and kind and was able to help me see beyond my insecurities and imperfections and see the big picture in a new light. I would highly recommend Heidi to anyone who might have the blessing of working with her.

Check out Janine at: jvansteeadhdlifecoaching.net 

Christina Rouner

Mentoring

 I’ve done a lot of school over the course of my life, in some extraordinary institutions. And though I’ve had some exquisite teachers I have never before had a teacher like Heidi. Heidi has this uncanny ability to teach the content of coaching while also embodying coaching principles and beliefs. What does that mean exactly? In my experience it means that she has a masterful and nuanced understanding of the content she’s teaching while also being deeply compassionate and curious about people. She’s a beautiful example of just how powerful coaching and maintaining presence with others can be. She is a true master of her craft. It’s quite unique in my experience to meet someone like Heidi who can both do something so skillfully and also teach it with such clarity. She has an extraordinary ability to meet people exactly where they are – a trait which is incredibly valuable in both a coach and a teacher. She makes no assumptions about her students but listens with a keen mind and an open heart, guiding them with patience and insight. She challenges her students, delves deeply into the material while still making space for us as individuals, understanding that we all learn differently. And she seems always to want to learn more, even though she is clearly a “master” coach and teacher. And for all of her skill and professionalism she maintains a delightful ability to laugh at herself and learn from her mistakes. She sets an extraordinary example for the rest of us and I feel incredibly blessed to have her as a teacher. 

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Jody Beagle

Mentoring

Heidi creates an environment that is supportive yet challenging, offering specific feedback grounded in the ICF competencies that is immediately actionable. She helped me recognize my strengths while also guiding me to grow in the areas that mattered most. Rather than giving me answers, she encouraged reflection and supported me in developing my own authentic coaching style. She created opportunities for me to stretch beyond my comfort zone and grow into the strongest version of myself as a coach. Her written feedback always arrived in time for me to reflect and put her suggestions into practice, which kept me stretching my skills between sessions. What stood out most was how she effectively utilized coaching skills in the mentoring space, asking powerful questions that drew out my learning rather than simply delivering instruction. She modelled presence and awareness at the highest level while creating a safe space where I felt respected and never judged. Her empathy and patience, combined with clear standards, made the process both inspiring and transformative. I not only strengthened my skills but also gained greater confidence in myself as a coach.

Check out Jody at: discoveryouradhd.com

Brittany Singh Williams

Mentoring

Before working with Heidi, I struggled to identify areas I needed to improve in my coaching. Still, I wasn’t able to see how I was holding myself back based on my belief systems about myself and my business. In working with Heidi, I discovered that I can give myself permission to wear many hats – as a coach or consultant; either way, it’s a benefit versus a curse. I can offer many services to my clients once I am transparent. I also do not believe I am worthy of this calling in my life. After working with Heidi, I realized that I have everything I need inside of me to launch my business and step out in faith!

Check out Brittany at: www.spark-education.com 

Matthew Hesselgrave

Mentoring

I have had the pleasure of working closely with Heidi as a mentor coach through the iACT program, and I have found her to be INSPIRATIONAL, INTUITIVE and INSIGHTFUL. She is extremely professional and proficient as a mentor coach and knows her stuff! She can draw out her clients in unexpected ways that are sometimes surprising. She is kind and thoughtful and keeps things on task – in an appropriately “coachy” way. She also comes up with great questions which really made me think. I highly recommend her as a mentor, coach and human being.

Check out Matthew at: www.thrivekirkland.com

Brandis Pruitt

Mentoring

Can I just say that I am honored to have Heidi as my mentor? She’s an amazing soul with a heart for others and God. As a coach, she’s amazing in her own right. She inspires me and has helped me to become aware of my strengths, values, and talents. This led me to accept myself and to love myself more. So much so that I decided I wanted to coach just like her! Working with Heidi, the Coach and Mentor, has been a valuable learning experience. Her knowledge of ADHD and coaching others is helping me grow as a coach. Through her, I’ve learned the skill of communicating with clients, staying curious, and the importance of honoring my clients and the space they need. She has a way of helping you see what you may have missed. From mentoring with Heidi, I’m feeling more confident as a coach, willing to learn, and open to seeing things from a different perspective. It also helps that she has an AMAZING personality and spirit. You cannot lose working with her!

Check out Brandis at: www.paperbell.me/brandis-pruitt

Accreditations & Training

 Heidi Fishbein is an ADHD Christian Life Coach with professional credentials as a Master Certified Coach (MCC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Heidi has also earned certification as an ADHD Life Coach (CALC) through the International ADHD Coach Training Center (iACT Center) and as a Certified Mentor Coach through InviteChange. In addition, she has earned her certification as a Christian Life Coach through Leadership Coaching Canada (LCC). Heidi Fishbein is the Assistant Director of Training and a Coach Instructor at the International ADHD Coach Training Center (iACTcenter.com).