Mentor coaching is an art. It is about holding up a mirror to another practitioner, celebrating their unique coaching signature, and supporting their continued growth.
For more than 10 years, Coaching Outside the Box has been dedicated to helping coaches deepen their skills, achieve ICF credentials, and grow into confident, reflective practitioners. Now, we're ready to support the next generation of mentor coaches.
Starting in January 2027, mentor coaching for ICF credentials must be delivered by coaches holding the ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS).
At Coaching Outside the Box, we see this shift not as a hurdle but as an opportunity to elevate the coaching profession. That's why we've designed a comprehensive programme that fulfils the ICF education requirements for both the Standard Path and the Credit for Prior Learning Path, preparing you to become a confident, credentialed mentor coach.MODULE 1 (10 hours)
From 12th October, 2026
to 9th November, 2026
on Mondays
at 6 pm CET / 11 am CT
FULL PROGRAM (41 hours)
From 12th October, 2026
to 15th February, 2027
on Mondays
at 6 pm CET / 11 am CT
Choosing the right partner for your journey to mastery matters. At Coaching Outside the Box, we go beyond accreditation: we walk with you through a deep process of transformation, grounded in real connection, trust, and mastery.
Explore the core competencies needed to nurture and evaluate the growth of a coach.
Duration: 11 hours - 7.5 live and 3.5 self-paced
Homework: Includes 30 minutes of reflection after each session
Transition completely into experiential learning, facilitating real mentor coaching conversations and receiving supportive peer feedback.
This module functions as a practical laboratory where you actively step into the mentor role using ACC or PCC recorded conversations that the cohort reviews together.
Duration: 30 hours - 18 live and 12 self-paced
Homework: 30 minutes of reflection after each live session
Our program is your most direct, supported, and enriching path toward ICF MCS certifications — designed to help you embody the mentor coach role with clarity, depth, and confidence. This program offers a comprehensive journey that combines advanced training, reflective practice, and expert mentoring.
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What’s not included:
Hello, I’m Maria, an ICF Professional Certified Coach, Trainer, Facilitator, and Mindfulness Teacher. My superpower is empathetic joy, and I genuinely thrive when contributing to others’ well-being and success.
With a Master’s in Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, and expertise as a Senior Agile Coach, I’ve supported organizations through transformations, acquisitions, and rapid growth in the AI and e-commerce industries.
Beyond the technical realm, I’m a Registered Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. My true passion lies in providing holistic support to individuals and teams, enabling self-fulfillment and sustainable change.
I am Italian and have had the privilege of calling Barcelona and Berlin home. Currently, I am based in London.
I co-founded The Mindful Facilitator Certification Program.
I am a multilingual Life Coach, Facilitator, and Mental Health First Aider passionate about helping people move from stuckness and uncertainty into clarity, confidence, and purpose. I’m based in France, and I work in English, French, and sometimes in Spanish.
I trained with the MOE Foundation and I’m currently on the ICF PCC pathway. I’ve coached individuals across industries and continents, with a strong focus on emotional well-being, neurodiversity, and meaningful life transitions.
With a background in International Business and a deep love of learning, I’ve lived, volunteered, traveled, and contributed to development programs globally. I’ve facilitated coaching certification courses, supported students at the University of Oxford, and spoken on international stages and podcasts about resilience and recovery.
