CELC Ethical Guidelines and Standards 4

Question 1

A coach discovers that two of their current clients are in a direct competitive conflict within the same organization. The CELC ethical standard requires the coach to:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the situation to both clients, assess the conflict, and likely decline to coach both parties

Answer

Coaching two clients in direct conflict creates a dual relationship that compromises neutrality and objectivity; ethical practice requires transparency and likely disengagement from one or both relationships.

Question 2

The CELC ethical standard on fees and compensation requires coaches to:

Accepted Answer

Clearly communicate all fees, payment terms, and financial arrangements before the engagement begins

Answer

Transparent communication about all financial arrangements prior to contracting is an ethical requirement that prevents misunderstandings and maintains the integrity of the coaching relationship.

Question 3

Which action by an executive coach would most clearly violate the ethical standard of non-discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Declining to coach a client solely because of the client's religious beliefs

Answer

Refusing to coach a client based on protected characteristics such as religion constitutes discrimination and violates the CELC ethical standard of providing coaching services equitably.

Question 4

A coach is invited to present at a conference and plans to use a case study based on a client engagement. What is the ethical requirement?

Accepted Answer

The coach must obtain explicit written consent from the client or ensure complete anonymization that makes identification impossible

Answer

Using client information for professional purposes requires either explicit client consent or thorough anonymization that makes the client entirely unidentifiable.

Question 5

What does the CELC ethical standard of 'maintaining appropriate coach presence' primarily refer to?

Accepted Answer

The coach's ability to stay fully engaged, aware, and attuned to the client without projecting the coach's own agenda

Answer

Coach presence refers to the ethical and professional capacity to be fully attentive and responsive to the client, listening deeply without allowing the coach's own biases or agenda to interfere.

(CELC) Certified Executive Leadership Coach Practice Test

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CELC Ethical Guidelines and Standards 4