BCC Ethical and Professional Practice in Coaching

Question 1

What is a key ethical responsibility of a board-certified coach?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining confidentiality of client information

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Disclosing client information to others

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Guaranteeing specific results for clients

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Charging clients based on success rates

Question 2

Which action would be considered unethical for a professional coach?

Accepted Answer

Exploiting a client for personal gain

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Setting clear boundaries with clients

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Encouraging clients to make their own decisions

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Referring a client to another professional when necessary

Question 3

When should a coach refer a client to another professional?

Accepted Answer

When the client needs psychological counseling beyond coaching scope

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When the client cannot afford coaching

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When the client misses a coaching session

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When the client disagrees with the coach’s advice

Question 4

Why is establishing boundaries important in coaching?

Accepted Answer

To maintain a professional relationship and prevent conflicts of interest

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To control the client’s actions

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To limit the client’s options

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To extend coaching sessions indefinitely

Question 5

What should a coach do if a conflict of interest arises?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict of interest to the client and take necessary action

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Ignore the conflict if it benefits the coach

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Continue coaching as usual without informing the client

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Ask the client to ignore the conflict

Question 6

Which of the following is a key aspect of ethical coaching?

Accepted Answer

Respecting client autonomy and supporting their decisions

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Making decisions on behalf of the client

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Pressuring clients to follow specific advice

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Withholding important information from the client