CTC CTC Ethics & Professional Standards

Question 1

According to the ICF Code of Ethics, what is a coach's primary obligation when a conflict of interest arises in a team coaching engagement?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict and discuss how to address it with all stakeholders

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Immediately terminate the coaching relationship

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Continue coaching without disclosure if the coach believes it won't affect outcomes

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Refer the client to another coach without explanation

Question 2

Which ICF Core Competency directly addresses the obligation of a Certified Team Coach to maintain confidentiality boundaries in a team setting?

Accepted Answer

Establishes and Maintains Agreements

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Embodies a Coaching Mindset

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Listens Actively

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Evokes Awareness

Question 3

A team coach discovers that information shared in a coaching session is being used by management to make personnel decisions. What is the MOST appropriate first response?

Accepted Answer

Raise the issue with the sponsor and renegotiate confidentiality agreements

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Ignore it since management has authority

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Immediately stop all sessions and report to ICF

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Tell the team members to stop sharing sensitive information

Question 4

Under ICF standards, which of the following best describes 'professional practice' for a Certified Team Coach?

Accepted Answer

Adhering to the ICF Code of Ethics, maintaining competence, and pursuing ongoing education

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Charging market-rate fees and maintaining a website

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Completing the CTC credential exam every five years

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Documenting all coaching sessions in a secure digital system

Question 5

When a Certified Team Coach is also a manager of some team members being coached, what is the most significant ethical concern?

Accepted Answer

Dual roles create power imbalances that undermine psychological safety and coaching effectiveness

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The coach may not have enough time for both roles

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Team members may prefer a peer coach instead

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The manager-coach may be too invested in outcomes

Question 6

Which practice BEST demonstrates a Certified Team Coach's commitment to equity in applying professional standards?

Accepted Answer

Adapting the coaching approach to serve diverse team needs while maintaining ethical consistency

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Applying the same coaching framework to every team regardless of context

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Focusing exclusively on high-performing teams to maximize impact

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Deferring all equity concerns to the HR department