CPCC Coach Presence & Self-Management

Question 1

In Co-Active Coaching, 'coach presence' primarily refers to:

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The coach's full, conscious attention and open awareness in the coaching moment

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The coach's professional credentials displayed during sessions

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The coach's ability to maintain a calm physical demeanor

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The coach's reputation and authority in the coaching field

Question 2

A coach finds themselves mentally rehearsing their next question while the client is still speaking. This indicates a failure of:

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Coaching presence

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Active listening at Level 2

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Empathy

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Forward design

Question 3

The Co-Active concept of 'self-management' for the coach means:

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Setting aside the coach's own agenda, emotions, and reactions to serve the client

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Managing the coach's time and scheduling efficiently

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Keeping personal feelings completely hidden from the client at all times

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Managing the coach's caseload to avoid burnout

Question 4

Which of the following best demonstrates strong coach self-management?

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A coach who notices their frustration rising and chooses not to act from it

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A coach who never feels emotions during a session

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A coach who shares all their reactions with the client for transparency

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A coach who ends sessions when the content becomes emotionally challenging

Question 5

When a client's situation resonates strongly with the coach's own unresolved issues, the coach should:

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Notice the resonance, set it aside, and keep focus on the client

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Share their personal experience to build rapport

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Immediately refer the client to a therapist

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End the session and seek supervision before continuing

Question 6

A Co-Active coach who is highly present is most likely to:

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Respond to what is actually happening in the moment rather than what was anticipated

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Follow their prepared session plan regardless of what emerges

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Minimize emotional content to keep the session focused

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Use the same powerful questions across all clients