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Part 1 of a four part series by Amoráh Ross, MCC and Janet Harvey, MCC
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Engage with a Mentor Coach Part 1: Definitions and Getting Started Definitions: mentor versus coach and then mentor coach The term 'mentor' comes to us from the Odyssey, an ancient epic poem attributed to the Greek historical figure named Homer. Mentor was the name of a character in the poem entrusted with the care and education of Telemachus, the son of Odysseus and Penelope. Today, when revered corporate leaders retire, they oftentimes serve as mentors to their successors, passing on lessons learned as well as their expertise to ensure smooth transition and continued success for the organization. Over time, these mentors also are referred to as 'coach,' since that term designates a relationship well known and accepted from the sports world. From these origins, among many others, our profession as coaches was born and has evolved into today's paradigm: rather than educator or teacher, 'coach' is a partner serving as deeply curious questioner and dedicated reflector, in a relationship that calls forth the wisdom within a client and inspires innovative solutions for challenges. Building on that premise, consider this philosophy of 'mentor coach': In non-hierarchical partnership, a mentor coach listens for what is present in a coach's skill set in order to facilitate what else is possible. The intent is that, in learning laboratories co-created with the mentor, the coach increases artful application of the entire set of core coaching competencies with excellence, confidence, and competence. Potential benefits from mentor coaching The inherent nature of a professional coach is that of 'life-long learner.' Many of the best coaches continually seek opportunities to learn new skills and techniques to add to their already ample toolkits. The best and the brightest are also committed to always expanding their artful demonstration of the core coaching competencies. What's the pay-off in periodically working with a mentor coach? Identifying personal blind spots that prevent bold curiosity about the client's experience, e.g. making assumptions about the meaning behind a client's words. Or, eliminating formulaic approaches so that coaching sessions can remain fresh and thought provoking for both coach and client. Calls to Action: We will offer you three action items in each segment of the series to support you in stepping toward mentor coaching. The more prepared you are by identifying the highest value development areas, the more empowering will be your experience of working with a mentor coach. Here are the three steps to follow before Part II.
inviteCHANGE offers a pioneering & powerful Mentor Coach Certification Program that is conducted via webinar. As our choice Magazine friend, you can register for the June 2010 course at a discount of $240 if you are the first to register after this article appears. (One discount will be awarded to the first person to register after each of the four parts in this series.) To claim this discount, go to www.invitechange.com/about-us/contact-us.php and in the drop-down menu for 'Product Interest,' select 'Continuing Coach Education.' In the box labeled, 'How did you hear about us?', type "choice Magazine Special Offer." About our experts: Amoráh Ross, MCC & Janet M. Harvey, MCC are Partners and Senior Faculty for inviteCHANGE, www.inviteCHANGE.com, a company created to promote innovation, catapult productivity, reveal new leaders, strengthen relationships and focus toward wholeness, sustainable results & profitability. As a passionate champion of the human spirit and its potential, Amoráh brings a holistic and compassionate viewpoint to life and its many facets; she brings an uplifting perspective to everything to which she lends her energy. For example, she adopted the acronym JOB, to mean "Joy of Being" as she flows through her days wearing many hats. Amoráh is Vice-Chair of the ICF Credentialing & Program Accreditation Committee and serves as an ICF credentialing assessor. Janet embraces transformative coaching as a discovery process that ignites and empowers clients to choose beliefs and behaviors that generate a magnificent life experience aligned with one's core being. Janet serves on the Global ICF Board and is the Board Liaison for the Credentialing & Program Accreditation Committee. Janet.harvey@invitechange.com and amorah.ross@invitechange.com For updated information on our choice Multi Media Expert Series visit www.morefromchoice.com For archived MP3 audio library visit www.morefromchoice.com For the choice expert series archives visit www.choice-online.com/expertseries.html choice, the magazine of professional coaching  become a fan  tweet us  link up with us Feedback is welcome at ExpertSeries@choice-online.com Visit our choice Websitechoice, the magazine of professional coaching
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