CTC Ethics & Professional Standards Flashcards

When is it ethically appropriate for a CTC to share observations about a team with the sponsoring organization?

Answer: Only when pre-agreed disclosure terms are met and the team has been informed

Disclosures to sponsors are only ethical when they fall within pre-established agreements that team members were made aware of at the outset.

How does the ICF Code of Ethics guide a CTC's response to a team member who requests individual coaching to avoid team sessions?

Answer: Explore the request within the team coaching context and clarify the scope and boundaries of the CTC role

A CTC must clarify role boundaries and explore the request in context rather than automatically shifting to individual coaching outside the agreed engagement scope.

What is the ICF's expectation regarding a CTC's responsibility for their own ongoing professional development?

Answer: CTCs must complete required continuing coach education (CCE) hours to maintain their credential and competence

ICF requires credential holders to complete continuing coach education (CCE) to renew credentials and maintain professional competence.

Which behavior by a CTC would constitute an ethical violation related to 'power and authority'?

Answer: Using the coaching relationship to pursue personal, financial, or romantic interests with a team member

Exploiting the power dynamic inherent in the coaching relationship for personal gain or romantic interest is a serious violation of ICF ethical standards.

A CTC is asked to coach a team whose organizational culture openly conflicts with the coach's personal values. What is the most ethically sound approach?

Answer: Reflect on the degree of conflict, discuss concerns with the sponsor, and decline if the conflict would compromise coaching effectiveness

Coaches must assess whether values conflicts would compromise their ability to serve the client effectively and make transparent decisions about engagement.

Under ICF standards, what distinguishes coaching from therapy in a team coaching context?

Answer: Coaching focuses on present awareness and future-oriented action, while therapy addresses clinical diagnosis and psychological treatment

ICF defines coaching as distinct from therapy in its future-forward, non-clinical orientation, and CTCs must recognize and maintain this boundary.