Mentor coaching with Inna Gorbulenko has always stood out for me. It is akin to what one might call “a touch of beauty.” It is distinguished not only by outstanding professionalism, but also by Inna’s personal style, which I would sum up in three words: Mind, Heart, Depth. These sessions offer more than an objective review of a coaching session, answers to professional questions and insight into what could make the session stronger. They are also a space in which to recognise and own what went well, feel one’s strengths and take another step towards a distinctive professional identity. The process is fascinating and engaging, offering tremendous support and inspiration. I am sincerely grateful to Inna for accompanying me on this journey with her characteristic warmth and subtlety.

Thanks to my mentor, Inna Gorbulenko, my path to the ICF MCC became much shorter and clearer. Her precise feedback on three sessions helped me recognise myself as a Master and coach from that state of being. Both of my sessions received high assessment scores on the first attempt.

I worked with Inna to sharpen and lift my coaching in preparation for my MCC. Through our work together, I took a step up in my own awareness and inner development which impacts both my coaching and my life in general. Inna’s style is insightful and direct. She links patterns and observes at a very deep and nuanced level. My coaching now feels lighter, easier, more focused and flows.

I worked with Inna as my mentor while preparing for the MCC credential in 2025, and I am very grateful for her invaluable contribution. Her style is precise and thoughtful—exactly what is needed at Master level. She knows the credentialing requirements inside out and can integrate them with the mentee’s individual style: she carefully supports strengths while clearly identifying what should be adjusted in line with the ICF’s current understanding of the competencies. With Inna’s guidance, I earned the credential on my first attempt; both sessions selected after mentoring received high assessor scores. I gladly recommend Inna as a mentor for even the most demanding coaches.

The sessions with Inna helped me understand the overall format of the ICF exam. The Level 2 course where I earned my certificate had not covered the credentialing exam itself at all. At first, the format and concept of the exam left me confused, and I realised I would not have managed it without preparation. However, just a few practical sessions exploring the specific task formats gave me a clear approach to solving the cases and, importantly, confidence in my abilities. A week before the exam, I started feeling nervous and asked Inna for another session. In the end, it focused on my mindset for the exam and was extremely helpful. During the exam, everything felt predictable and clear: I followed the strategy we had developed, stayed calm and had exactly the time I needed. I am very grateful for this shared process—and for the joy of celebrating the result together.