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 October 13 2026 Credentialing Workshop

CCEUs: TBD

Date: October 13 2026
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm PT


Understanding the New ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS)


The coaching profession is evolving and so are the requirements for mentor coaches.

Beginning January 1, 2027, the new ICF Mentor Coach Specialization (MCS) will become a requirement for coaches who mentor credential candidates. But this session is about much more than understanding a new designation.

Whether you're already mentoring coaches, considering mentor coaching as a future specialty, or simply want to understand how these changes impact your coaching journey, this practical, interactive briefing will help you navigate what's ahead.

During this session, you'll:

  • Understand what the MCS is and why it was introduced.

  • Learn the new 2027 requirements and key implementation dates.

  • Determine which application pathway best fits your experience.

  • Understand the education and evaluation training requirements.

  • Explore how mentor coaching can expand your coaching practice, deepen your professional impact, and create new opportunities to serve the coaching community.

You'll leave with a clear understanding of the changes, practical next steps, and the confidence to plan your own path forward.

Whether you're preparing for compliance or exploring mentor coaching as your next professional opportunity, this session will help you move forward with clarity.

Event Contact: Venus Tayco 
Director of Credentialing, ICF Sacramento

directorcredentialing@icfsacramento.org 






 
Speaker: Venus Tayco, PCC

Venus began her career in Human Resources in the late 1990s, working across industries including global high tech, software, education, and manufacturing. In 2020, she transitioned into leadership development, and by 2021 became a certified leadership coach. Her deep HR background brings a grounded, real-world perspective to coaching, helping leaders at all levels navigate complex workplace challenges with confidence and clarity.


She holds a bachelor’s degree in human development, a PCC credential through the International Coaching Federation, and certifications in Emotional Intelligence (EQ-i 2.0), E3, Blindspotting, and Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR). Venus currently serves as Director of Credentialing for ICF Sacramento and sits on the executive committee of ProVisors Sacramento 3.


Her coaching style is calm, thoughtful, and direct, creating space for clients to shift mindset, build self-awareness, and take meaningful action. Whether navigating change, stepping into a bigger role, or leading through uncertainty, Venus helps clients move past barriers and lead with greater impact.


Venus and her family love spending time boating on the lake, attending sporting events and taking road trips. She is also a singer, and on the weekends, you might find her on stage at a local winery, brewery or restaurant performing live music, a creative outlet that reflects her love of connection, presence, and authentic expression.





Date and Time

Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM

Location

Zoom link to follow

USA

Event Contact(s)

Venus Tayco

Category

Chapter Meeting

Registration Info

Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Monday, October 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Cancellation Policy:
You may cancel up to 24 hours before the event. Refunds are issued in the form of a credit, which can be applied to registration for a future event.

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$35.00
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ICF Sacramento
3308 El Camino Ave, Suite 300-110
Sacramento, CA 95821
United States of America