Navigating Your Group Mentor Coaching Journey

A transparent guide to your 14-week cohort with Amy Sekhar, PhD, ACC, MCS-ACC. Designed with clarity, psychological safety, and sustainable pacing.

🌿 Capacity-Honoring Group Practice

Auto-saves every reflection, eliminates artificial countdowns, and fosters psychological safety in live dyads.

Observed Coaching Rigor

Three individual recording debriefs via RaeNotes plus four live peer practice labs — more than the ICF minimum, always developmental in tone.

Transparent Benchmarks

Clear tracking of the ICF 67% proficiency rule, so there are never surprises on your final credential application.

Your Mentoring Roadmap (At a Glance)

Group cohorts run 10 hours across 14 weeks. If you are working with Amy one-on-one, pick your package below to see the roadmap for that path instead — including the modular 2- and 4-session options for coaches who already hold group hours. Compare 1:1 packages and pricing.

Choose your package to see its roadmap

Group Cohort — Full 10 Hours (14 weeks)

4.0 individual hours + 6.0 group hours across 14 calendar weeks (exceeding the mandatory 3-month ICF minimum), including three formally observed sessions reviewed individually with Amy.

Phase 1 · 1:1 Foundation — Hours 1 & 2 (Weeks 1–3)
- Session 1 (60 min): Partnership Agreement, Baseline Diagnostic & Observation #1 (Debrief Recording #1 via RaeNotes).
- Session 2 (60 min): Formative Observation #2 (Debrief Recording #2 via RaeNotes).
- Both 1:1 sessions must be scheduled before group labs begin.
Phase 2 · Cohort Practice Labs — Hours 3 through 8 (Weeks 4, 6, 8, 10)
- Four bi-weekly 90-minute live skill labs (6.0 group hours total).
- Lab 1: Agreements & Container (Competency 3).
- Lab 2: Trust & Presence (Competencies 4 & 5).
- Lab 3: Active Listening & Nuance (Competency 6).
- Lab 4: Evoking Awareness & Facilitating Growth (Competencies 7 & 8).
Phase 3 · 1:1 Integration & Completion — Hours 9 & 10 (Weeks 11–14)
- Session 7 (60 min): Formative Observation #3 (Debrief Recording #3 via RaeNotes).
- Session 8 (60 min): Cumulative ICF Review, 67% Rule Audit & Credential Sign-Off.

Step-by-Step Mentee Playbook — Group Cohort — Full 10 Hours (14 weeks)

A · Submitting Your Recordings

When to use: Before Sessions 1, 2, and 7.

Upload your audio or video recording to RaeNotes and generate your transcript.
Open Session Prep, select your session milestone, and paste your RaeNotes share URL.
Enter a client pseudonym (e.g., "Client M") to uphold ICF Ethics 1.05 and GDPR privacy. Never include full names or identifying employer data.
Answer the mandatory ICF pre-review reflection prompt: what did you do proficiently, and what are your opportunities for growth?
The 48-hour boundary: submit your RaeNotes link at least 48 hours before your 1:1 call so Amy has unhurried time to review your transcript.

B · Participating in Group Labs

When to use: During your four live 90-minute cohort labs (weeks 4, 6, 8, and 10).

00:00–00:10 Grounding & competency calibration; 00:10–00:45 Dyad Round 1 (20m coaching + 5m notes + 10m debrief); 00:45–01:20 Dyad Round 2 with roles rotated; 01:20–01:30 large group harvest.
Observer role: notice peer coaching through the 2025 ICF Core Competencies (1–8) — observable strengths and wonderings, no scoring in the mentee view.
Use the Emergent Competencies box to capture organic coaching moments across any of the eight competencies.
Use "Copy feedback for peer" to share your written celebration straight into Zoom chat.

C · Booking Your 1:1 Calls

When to use: When you are ready to schedule Sessions 1, 2, 7, or 8.

Both Phase 1 sessions must be booked before group labs begin.
Sessions unlock in sequence: Session 2 opens once Recording #1 is submitted; Session 8 opens once all labs and observations are complete.
Amy's calendar is capped at 3–4 individual mentor calls per week so every conversation is rested and grounded.
Reschedule through your Cal.com confirmation link up to 24 hours in advance — no penalty, no explanation needed.

How to Use RaeNotes

RaeNotes is where your recordings, transcripts, and self-assessment live. Complete these steps before each observed mentoring session so our time together is spent on your growth, not on logistics.

Accept your RaeNotes invite. You will receive an email invitation from RaeNotes to join Amy's pro account. Follow the link, create your sign-in, and choose the mentor coaching workspace.
Upload your coaching session recording. In RaeNotes, upload the audio or video of the coaching session you want reviewed. Wait for the AI transcription to finish — this can take a few minutes for a full session.
Self-assess before our session. Read the interactive transcript and note 2–3 moments you are proud of and 2–3 you are curious about. Jot down the timestamps — you will paste them into the prep form below.
Create a share link. Open the document in RaeNotes, choose Share → By a link, and copy the view link. Paste it into the RaeNotes Share Link field so Amy can review the recording and transcript before your debrief.

Need more help? See the official RaeNotes getting-started guide. Your recording stays inside RaeNotes — this portal only stores the share link, your timestamps, and your written reflection.

Evaluation & Benchmarks

Understanding Evaluation & the 67% Rule

Individual reviews: In Sessions 1, 2, and 7, Amy conducts formative appraisals using the official ACC Minimum Skills BARS (rev. 01.26.2026), highlighting 2–3 specific strengths and 2–3 actionable development edges with RaeNotes timestamps.
The 67% cumulative threshold: For final ACC credential sign-off, you must demonstrate proficiency ("Meets Standard" or "Exceeds Standard") in at least two-thirds of statements across Competencies 3–8:
- Competencies 3 & 5: at least 3 of 4 statements proficient (75%)
- Competencies 4, 6, 7, & 8: at least 2 of 3 statements proficient (67%)
Binary status badges: Tracked transparently as Proficiency Demonstrated (Meets ICF Standard) or Further Demonstration Needed.
Session 8 deliverable: A finalized, digitally signed ICF Mentor Coaching Competency Review Form - ACC, ready for your credential application.

Sensory & Accessibility Features

Workspace Focus & Capacity Controller

🌿 Gentle mode: Dimmed high-contrast lines, single-task view, minimal secondary stats. Ideal for low-battery days.
⚖️ Steady mode: Balanced, full-featured workspace.
⚡ Deep Focus mode: High-contrast, side-by-side workspace optimized for reading transcripts and scoring forms.
Continuous auto-save: Every field saves as you type. Look for the polite notice: "Saved automatically • Work at your own pace."
Keyboard & screen reader first: Full tab navigation, explicit ARIA landmarks, WCAG 2.2 AAA contrast targets, and zero jarring animations.

The top bar keeps only what you need at a glance: the logo, credentials, the gentle auto-save notice, your capacity setting, whether you are viewing as a mentee or as Amy, and your sign-in. Everything else lives in two tidy menus in the navigation strip.

Overview: The public home page: the 10-hour cadence in detail, cohort dates, and the sliding scale.
Enroll & Sliding Scale: Choose your tuition tier, pay, or register with an enrollment token.
1:1 Packages: Individual mentor coaching in 2-session (2.0 hrs), 4-session (4.0 hrs), or full 10-hour packages, with separate pricing for ACC renewal (developmental, no official ICF exam forms) and initial ACC credentialing (formal A3.1–A8.3 appraisal). If you already completed group hours through your coaching school, the 2- and 4-session packs cover the mandatory 3 individual hours. Single sessions are no longer offered.
My Mentoring (menu): My Dashboard · Session Prep & RaeNotes · My mentoring journey (booking) · Group Mentoring Labs. If you are on a 1:1-only package, Group Mentoring Labs is hidden so your workspace stays quiet and focused.
Amy's Studio (menu): Mentor-only workspaces: Observation Studio · Cumulative Review · Cohort Dates · Agreements Vault · Enrollment Tokens.
Capacity menu: Switch between Gentle, Steady, and Deep Focus at any time; your choice is remembered.
How to use this portal: Always on the right edge of the navigation strip (and in the footer) — this page.

Menus open with a click or the Enter key, move with Tab or the arrow keys, and close with Escape. As new areas are added, they appear inside the menu they belong to and are described here.

Quick FAQs & Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where are my audio/video recordings stored?: A: They remain entirely within RaeNotes. This portal only stores your share URL, timestamps, and written reflections for maximum GDPR and ICF compliance.
Q: Can I edit my reflections after our session?: A: Yes. Your post-review integration textareas unlock right after your debrief call so you can log insights while fresh.
Q: Will I be signed out automatically?: A: Yes. You're signed out when you close the tab or browser, and after 30 minutes without activity you'll see a 2-minute warning where you can choose to stay signed in. This protects your mentoring records on shared devices. Your work is saved automatically, so nothing is lost.
Q: How do I see, export, or delete my data?: A: Open My Mentoring → Data & Privacy Hub. You can download a complete copy of everything the portal stores about you, review the client consent and pseudonym rules, and request erasure of your account. Official ICF verification logs are kept for 7 years for credential audits; the full privacy policy explains what we store and who processes it. Your coaching recordings are never stored here — they stay in your RaeNotes account.
Q: Who do I contact if I need access accommodations?: A: Use the contact form to reach Amy Sekhar directly.