Safety & Risk Management Flashcards
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Which element is essential in a coaching agreement to manage risk effectively?
Answer: Clear boundaries around confidentiality exceptions
Defining confidentiality exceptions in the agreement ensures clients understand when information may be disclosed, protecting both parties.
A coach is working with a senior leader who reveals ongoing financial fraud in their organization. Which response best reflects ethical risk management?
Answer: Clarify the limits of confidentiality, consult legal counsel, and encourage the client to act within the law
The coach should clarify confidentiality limits, seek guidance, and support the client toward lawful action rather than acting unilaterally.
Psychological safety in a leadership coaching context primarily means:
Answer: Creating an environment where clients feel safe to speak openly without fear of judgment
Psychological safety enables clients to explore vulnerabilities, take risks, and engage honestly, which is foundational to effective coaching.
A coach receives a subpoena demanding session notes. The best course of action is to:
Answer: Consult legal counsel before taking any action and inform the client
Legal matters require professional legal advice; the coach should consult an attorney and notify the client before responding to a subpoena.
The concept of 'safeguarding' in professional coaching most directly refers to:
Answer: Protecting vulnerable individuals from harm within the coaching relationship
Safeguarding refers to the duty to protect vulnerable clients from abuse, neglect, or exploitation within the coaching context.
Why is it important for coaches to conduct regular supervision or peer consultation?
Answer: To identify blind spots, manage risk, and maintain ethical standards in practice
Supervision and peer consultation help coaches detect ethical risks, reflect on practice, and maintain professional standards.
A client who is a C-suite executive asks their coach to keep coaching sessions completely off the record, including no notes. The coach should:
Answer: Explain why minimal documentation is a risk management requirement and negotiate a mutually acceptable approach
Some documentation is necessary for professional accountability; coaches should negotiate transparent but appropriately confidential record-keeping practices.