CPCC Accountability & Acknowledgment in Coaching

Question 1

In Co-Active Coaching, accountability is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A structure the client designs to support their own follow-through

Answer

Co-Active accountability is client-designed and intrinsically motivated, not externally enforced by the coach.

Question 2

What is the Co-Active coach's primary role in the accountability process?

Accepted Answer

To hold a caring, consistent space that supports the client in honoring their own word

Answer

The coach holds accountability as an ally, not an enforcer, reflecting the client's commitments back with care rather than authority.

Question 3

A client consistently fails to follow through on commitments made in sessions. The Co-Active coach's most appropriate response is:

Accepted Answer

Explore without judgment what is getting in the way of the client's follow-through

Answer

Curious, non-judgmental exploration of what blocks follow-through often reveals deeper beliefs, fears, or competing commitments.

Question 4

In Co-Active Coaching, 'acknowledgment' differs from 'praise' in that acknowledgment:

Accepted Answer

Recognizes who the client is being, not just what they have done

Answer

Acknowledgment in Co-Active Coaching reflects back the qualities of character the client demonstrated, deepening their self-awareness.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a Co-Active acknowledgment rather than praise?

Accepted Answer

'I see a person who faced fear and chose courage anyway.'

Answer

Acknowledgment names the inner quality or character trait demonstrated, while praise evaluates the external result.

CPCC - Certified Professional Co-Active Coach Practice Test