Welcome to Mentor Coaching at the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University!
We are delighted to have you join us on this next step in your professional coaching journey.
What is Mentor Coaching?
Mentor Coaching for an ICF Credential incorporates coaching and personalized feedback in a collaborative and appreciative process based on observed or recorded coaching sessions to increase the coach’s confidence and capabilities as a coach in alignment with the ICF Core Competencies and newly revised Code of Ethics. Mentor Coaching is required when renewing or seeking a new ICF Credential.
Why join CoachRICE Mentor Coaching I (Foundations)?
Mentor Coaching I (Foundations) is designed to provide a supportive space where you can:
- Deepen your understanding of yourself as a coach
- Build confidence in your coaching style
- Strengthen your core coaching skills
- Receive personalized feedback on your coaching
- Learn alongside a small group of peers
- Grow your professional coaching network
You’ll work both in group sessions and one-on-one with an experienced ICF-credentialed Mentor Coach (PCC or MCC) with feedback grounded in real-world coaching scenarios. You’ll also benefit from the academic excellence and reputation of Rice University.
Program Highlights
✅10 hours of mentor coaching (7 group + 3 individual)
✅ Targeted feedback aligned to the ICF Core Competencies and Code of Ethics
✅ A structured, supportive environment for skill refinement
✅ Opportunities to observe, reflect, and grow alongside peers
✅ Guidance from experienced, ICF-credentialed Mentor Coaches
Who is this program for?
This program is a great fit if you are:
✅ Preparing to apply for your ACC credential
✅ Preparing to renew your ACC credential
✅ An ACC or PCC coach looking to refresh and refine your foundational coaching skills with the support of an experienced mentor
REGISTER HERE
Program Fees and Registration Deadlines
Summer 2025
Early Enrollment: $1,850 (Due May 30, 2025)
Regular Tuition: $2,500 (Due June 11, 2025)
Program begins: June 24, 2025
Fall 2025
Early Enrollment: $1,850 (Due August 8, 2025)
Regular Tuition: $2,500 (Due August 27, 2025)
Program begins: September 9, 2025
Program Structure (3 Months)
Group Mentor Coaching (7 Hours + 0.5 Hours Celebration)
- Five live Zoom sessions (1.5 hours each)
- Small group (max 10 participants)
- Led by experienced ICF-credentialed Mentor Coaches
- Focus on Core Competencies, coaching demonstrations, peer practice, feedback, and reflection
Individual Mentor Coaching (3 hours total)
- Two 1:1 coaching sessions with your Mentor Coach (1.5 hours each)
- Real-time review and reflection on up to two recorded coaching sessions (transcripts optional, encouraged)
- Tailored feedback mapped to the ICF Core Competencies & Code of Ethics
For the full program schedule, download the Mentor Coaching Information Packet.
Program Schedule
Summer 2025
Five Group Sessions (5:30 - 7 PM CT)
- Tuesday, June 24
- Tuesday, July 15
- Tuesday, August 5
- Tuesday, August 26
- Tuesday, September 16
Two Individual 1:1 Sessions (3 hours total)
- Sessions will be scheduled directly with your assigned mentor coach between August 26 and October 1, 2025
Fall 2025
Five Group Sessions (5:30 - 7 PM CT)
- Tuesday, September 9
- Tuesday, September 30
- Tuesday, October 21
- Tuesday, November 11
- Tuesday, December 2
Two Individual 1:1 Sessions (3 hours total)
- Sessions will be scheduled directly with your assigned mentor coach between November 11 and December 19, 2025
How to Register
Ready to take your coaching to the next level? Complete our registration form here. Once submitted, you’ll receive an invoice for payment.
Questions?
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at coachrice@rice.edu.
Set-up a meeting with one of the CoachRICE team to learn more!
Schedule a call with one of our staff members here to learn more and find out if mentor coaching is right for your coaching needs.