'Mentor coaching combines the developmental support of a mentor with the structured focus of coaching to help coaches refine their skills and meet professional standards. The Center for Coaching Certification notes that mentor coaches draw on their own experience while using coaching techniques like observation and feedback to help emerging coaches achieve competency levels required by organisations such as the International Coaching Federation. Unlike supervision, which explores the coach’s way of being, mentor coaching focuses on the “what” and “how” of coaching: session structure, active listening, and adherence to core competencies. Sessions typically involve reviewing recorded coaching interactions, receiving targeted feedback and practising new approaches. Mentor coaching is often a requirement for credentialing (e.g., ACC, PCC, MCC) and provides a safe environment to test ideas, build confidence and integrate best practices. It fosters professional growth, ensures ethical standards and strengthens a coach’s ability to deliver high-quality services to clients.',