478: Beyond Requirements: Why Every Coach Needs Mentoring with Carly Anderson, MCC
Wed Feb 04 2026
Mentoring is a topic many coaches misunderstand, as they approach it reluctantly as another requirement in their credentialing process. In truth, mentoring is an opportunity, a gift, and a chance to sharpen our skills, break free from old habits, and continue our evolution as coaches. Mentoring is a valuable, transformational process that helps us identify our blind spots and expand our capacity. In this episode, you’ll hear insights about coaching presence in the mentoring process, along with how to approach your coaching growth with humility and curiosity. Join us to learn more!
Carly Anderson is a Master Certified Coach who has been continuously active as an ICF assessor for MCC, PCC, and ACC since 2005. She has carried this heavy load as an assessor, giving back to our profession and helping numerous coaches advance in the field. She has personally mentored over 200 coaches who have earned their MCC credential.
Show Highlights:
Carly’s perspective on 20 years as an ICF assessor, which she calls “the greatest joy of my life.”The value of mentor coachingKey takeaways from Carly’s mentor coaching roleBeing present in mentoring without judgmentUsing “practices” to stay focused in mentoring: something tactile to hold, breathing exercises, hot yoga, chiropractic, massage, etc. The benefits of both group and individual mentoringDifferences between mentor coaching and supervised coachingHelping coaches develop their own styleThe value of listening to your own coaching recordings to help you be the best you can beCarly’s tips for getting the most out of your recordings and using reflection without judgmentThe #1 takeaway from today’s episode for being the most present as a mentor coach
Resources:
Connect with Carly Anderson: Website
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Mentoring is a topic many coaches misunderstand, as they approach it reluctantly as another requirement in their credentialing process. In truth, mentoring is an opportunity, a gift, and a chance to sharpen our skills, break free from old habits, and continue our evolution as coaches. Mentoring is a valuable, transformational process that helps us identify our blind spots and expand our capacity. In this episode, you’ll hear insights about coaching presence in the mentoring process, along with how to approach your coaching growth with humility and curiosity. Join us to learn more! Carly Anderson is a Master Certified Coach who has been continuously active as an ICF assessor for MCC, PCC, and ACC since 2005. She has carried this heavy load as an assessor, giving back to our profession and helping numerous coaches advance in the field. She has personally mentored over 200 coaches who have earned their MCC credential. Show Highlights: Carly’s perspective on 20 years as an ICF assessor, which she calls “the greatest joy of my life.”The value of mentor coachingKey takeaways from Carly’s mentor coaching roleBeing present in mentoring without judgmentUsing “practices” to stay focused in mentoring: something tactile to hold, breathing exercises, hot yoga, chiropractic, massage, etc. The benefits of both group and individual mentoringDifferences between mentor coaching and supervised coachingHelping coaches develop their own styleThe value of listening to your own coaching recordings to help you be the best you can beCarly’s tips for getting the most out of your recordings and using reflection without judgmentThe #1 takeaway from today’s episode for being the most present as a mentor coach Resources: Connect with Carly Anderson: Website Connect with Meg Get Meg’s FREE download, Finding Your Perfect Match: A Coach's Self-Reflection Guide. Explore the STaR Coach Show Mentor Program. New dates have been added for 2026! Explore past episodes and other resources at www.STaRcoachshow.com. Explore the a href="https://starcoachshow.com/community" rel="noopener noreferrer"...