CELC Building the Coaching Agreement 3

Question 1

Under ICF ethics guidelines, which scenario would require a coach to breach confidentiality in an executive coaching agreement?

Accepted Answer

The coachee reveals credible plans to harm themselves or others

Answer

Imminent risk of serious harm to self or others is the primary ethical exception that overrides coaching confidentiality obligations.

Question 2

Which approach BEST protects both coach and coachee when the sponsoring organization requests detailed session notes?

Accepted Answer

Reference the pre-agreed confidentiality clause and share only the summary metrics defined in the agreement

Answer

The pre-established confidentiality clause defines exactly what aggregate or summary information the sponsor may receive, protecting detailed disclosures.

Question 3

An executive coach discovers that the coachee is also receiving coaching from a colleague in the same firm. The FIRST step should be:

Accepted Answer

Raise the situation transparently with the coachee and clarify how parallel coaching relationships will be managed

Answer

Transparency with the coachee about parallel coaching arrangements allows the agreement to be updated to address potential confusion or conflicting guidance.

Question 4

Which boundary issue should be proactively addressed in the coaching agreement to prevent role confusion?

Accepted Answer

Whether the coach can also serve as the coachee's business consultant or mentor

Answer

Dual relationships — such as also consulting or mentoring the same client — should be addressed in the agreement to prevent scope creep and role ambiguity.

Question 5

A coaching agreement's 'termination clause' should specify:

Accepted Answer

Conditions under which either party may end the engagement and required notice periods

Answer

A well-drafted termination clause outlines mutual rights to end the engagement, required notice, and how final sessions or handoffs will be handled.

(CELC) Certified Executive Leadership Coach Practice Test

(CELC) Certified Executive Leadership Coach Practice Test

CELC Building the Coaching Agreement 3