Foundational Concepts & Principles Flashcards
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Which of the following is a key distinction between a leadership coach and a leadership mentor?
Answer: Mentors share their expertise and experience; coaches primarily ask questions to facilitate client discovery
Mentors typically share personal experience and subject-matter expertise to guide protégés, while coaches use questioning and listening to help clients find their own answers.
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) defines coaching as:
Answer: Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential
The ICF definition positions coaching as a creative partnership focused on maximizing potential, distinguishing it from consulting, training, or mentoring.
A leadership coach notices the client is avoiding a difficult topic. The most appropriate coaching response is to:
Answer: Gently name the pattern and invite the client to explore it if they choose
Naming an observed pattern respectfully and inviting exploration honors the client's autonomy while drawing attention to potentially important material.
In the context of certified leadership coaching, 'values clarification' helps clients to:
Answer: Identify what is most important to them to guide decisions and actions
Values clarification reveals the core principles that motivate and guide a client, enabling more aligned decision-making and authentic leadership.
Which term describes the coach's ability to pick up on emotional and non-verbal cues beyond the client's spoken words?
Answer: Active listening at multiple levels
Active listening at multiple levels means the coach attends to the client's words, tone, body language, energy, and what is left unsaid to gain a fuller understanding.
What does it mean for a coach to 'champion' the client?
Answer: Believe in the client's potential and communicate that confidence, especially when the client doubts themselves
Championing means the coach holds a strong belief in the client's capacity to succeed and reflects that confidence back, supporting the client through self-doubt.
The 'contracting' phase of a coaching engagement typically establishes:
Answer: Goals, boundaries, confidentiality terms, logistics, and the working agreement between coach and client
Contracting sets the foundation of the coaching relationship by clarifying expectations, goals, confidentiality, scheduling, fees, and how coach and client will work together.