Coaching Ethics & Professional Standards Flashcards
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A client discloses information suggesting they may harm themselves. What is the IAC-aligned ethical response?
Answer: Break confidentiality only to the extent necessary to prevent harm
IAC ethics permit breaking confidentiality when there is a serious and credible risk of harm, but only to the extent necessary.
Which action best demonstrates professional accountability under IAC standards?
Answer: Referring a client outside your competence to a more qualified professional
Referring clients beyond a coach's competence reflects the IAC principle of working within one's professional scope.
Under IAC ethics, how should a coach handle a situation where two clients are business competitors?
Answer: Disclose the potential conflict and obtain informed consent from both
IAC standards require transparency about conflicts of interest and obtaining informed consent before proceeding.
What does the IAC mean by 'coaching presence' in an ethical context?
Answer: Showing up fully attentive and responsive without imposing the coach's agenda
Coaching presence means being fully engaged and client-focused, free from the coach's own agenda or judgment.
A coach realizes mid-engagement that a client needs therapy, not coaching. The ethical course of action is to:
Answer: Discuss the observation with the client and recommend a therapist
IAC ethics require coaches to recognize the boundaries between coaching and therapy and to make appropriate referrals.
Which scenario most clearly violates the IAC principle of non-exploitation?
Answer: Fostering dependency so the client continues purchasing sessions
Deliberately creating client dependency for financial gain violates the IAC's non-exploitation principle.
According to IAC professional standards, continuing education is best described as:
Answer: An ongoing obligation to maintain and improve coaching competence
IAC standards treat ongoing professional development as a continuous responsibility, not a one-time requirement.