This presentation will provide an overview of the newly-created ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies, along with an in-depth look into their development and relationship to mentor coaching. We will explore the rigorous job analysis process that informed their creation, alongside key discussions and insights from the job analysis workshops. Additionally, we will compare the ICF Mentor Coaching Competencies with the new ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies, highlighting areas of overlap and distinction between the roles of mentor coaching and coaching supervision. Attendees will gain clarity on how these roles complement each other while serving unique purposes within the coaching profession. Finally, we will discuss the impact of the ICF Coaching Supervision Competencies on the field, emphasizing their potential to elevate professional standards, enhance supervisory practices, and support the growth of coaching as a whole. This session is essential for coaches, supervisors, and mentor coaches seeking to understand and apply these critical frameworks in their practice.
Joel Bio
Joel DiGirolamo is the Vice President of Research and Data Science for the International Coaching Federation (ICF), where he leads the organization’s efforts to study the science and profession of coaching. Joel has published numerous articles, book chapters, and white papers on coaching research. He has more than 30 years of staff and management experience and is the author of two books, Leading Team Alpha and Yoga in No Time at All. Joel holds a master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology, an MBA, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. He is an Associate Editor for Consulting Psychology Journal.
Thomas Bio
Thomas Tkach is the Assistant Director of Academic Research at the International Coaching Federation. Thomas has worked for ICF since 2015 in various roles on the research team and the Credentials and Standards team. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship from the University of Toledo, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio State University, and a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Kansas State University. He received his coach training in 2014 from Leadership that Works: Coaching for Transformation and earned his ACC credential in 2016.
