CLC Coaching Ethics & Professional Standards

Question 1

What is a foundational principle of coaching ethics?

Accepted Answer

Integrity

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Confidentiality

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Promotion

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Profitability

Question 2

What does informed consent in coaching include?

Accepted Answer

Purpose, confidentiality, and agreement terms

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Details about competitor analysis

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Permission to record sessions only

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Client goals and achievements

Question 3

Which scenario violates a coach’s ethical responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

Entering into a financial relationship with a client

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Setting session goals

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Offering emotional support

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Referring a client to another coach

Question 4

What should a coach do if a client discloses intent to harm themselves or others?

Accepted Answer

Notify a supervisor or appropriate authorities

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Keep the information confidential

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Encourage the client to talk to a friend

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Ignore the statement

Question 5

Which of the following upholds coaching professionalism?

Accepted Answer

Respecting boundaries and confidentiality

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Providing unsolicited legal advice

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Treating coaching as therapy

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Sharing client stories without names

Question 6

How can a coach maintain ethical clarity in their role?

Accepted Answer

Clarifying coaching boundaries

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Acting as a therapist

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Offering business partnership

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Making personal decisions for clients

Question 7

What ethical code guides the practice of Certified Leadership Coaches?

Accepted Answer

ICF Code of Ethics

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Corporate Legal Code

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Coaching Strategy Manual

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Behavioral Coaching Review

Question 8

Why is confidentiality important in coaching?

Accepted Answer

To build trust and protect client privacy

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To gather testimonials

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To promote the coach's services

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To establish coaching credentials

Question 9

When should a coach refer a client to another professional?

Accepted Answer

When the issue is outside the coach’s expertise

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When the coach is unsure of the next steps

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When the client is late for sessions

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When the coach has a scheduling conflict