CPLP Coaching and Mentoring in Organizations 3

Question 1

A coachee is resistant and not completing between-session commitments. The BEST coaching response is:

Accepted Answer

Name the pattern directly and explore what is getting in the way with curiosity and no judgment

Answer

Skilled coaches name patterns of behavior directly and explore underlying causes with curiosity — this often surfaces important insights about barriers or misaligned goals.

Question 2

In a peer coaching triad, three colleagues take turns as coach, coachee, and observer. The PRIMARY benefit of the observer role is:

Accepted Answer

To provide structured feedback on coaching technique, accelerating all participants' learning

Answer

The observer provides feedback on coaching technique, making the triad format a powerful practice method that accelerates skill development for all three participants.

Question 3

What ethical obligation does a coach have regarding confidentiality in an organizational coaching engagement?

Accepted Answer

Maintain confidentiality of session content except when the coachee consents to share or there is a safety concern

Answer

Coaches maintain strict confidentiality of session content, sharing information only with coachee consent or in safety situations — even when sponsored by the organization.

Question 4

Which of the following BEST describes a 'sponsor' in a formal sponsorship program (distinct from mentoring)?

Accepted Answer

A senior leader who actively advocates for a protégé's advancement by using their influence

Answer

Unlike mentors who advise, sponsors actively use their positional power and organizational influence to create opportunities and advocate for the protégé's advancement.

Question 5

A talent development manager is designing a mentoring program for diverse early-career employees. Which design element is MOST important for equity?

Accepted Answer

Intentional cross-demographic matching with training for both parties on inclusive mentoring practices

Answer

Cross-demographic matching combined with inclusive mentoring training ensures that employees from underrepresented groups access high-quality sponsorship and development networks they may not otherwise reach.

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CPLP Coaching and Mentoring in Organizations 3