IAC Coaching Ethics & Professional Standards 2

Question 1

A client discloses information suggesting they may harm themselves. What is the IAC-aligned ethical response?

Accepted Answer

Break confidentiality only to the extent necessary to prevent harm

Answer

IAC ethics permit breaking confidentiality when there is a serious and credible risk of harm, but only to the extent necessary.

Question 2

Which action best demonstrates professional accountability under IAC standards?

Accepted Answer

Referring a client outside your competence to a more qualified professional

Answer

Referring clients beyond a coach's competence reflects the IAC principle of working within one's professional scope.

Question 3

Under IAC ethics, how should a coach handle a situation where two clients are business competitors?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the potential conflict and obtain informed consent from both

Answer

IAC standards require transparency about conflicts of interest and obtaining informed consent before proceeding.

Question 4

What does the IAC mean by 'coaching presence' in an ethical context?

Accepted Answer

Showing up fully attentive and responsive without imposing the coach's agenda

Answer

Coaching presence means being fully engaged and client-focused, free from the coach's own agenda or judgment.

Question 5

A coach realizes mid-engagement that a client needs therapy, not coaching. The ethical course of action is to:

Accepted Answer

Discuss the observation with the client and recommend a therapist

Answer

IAC ethics require coaches to recognize the boundaries between coaching and therapy and to make appropriate referrals.

(IAC) International Association of Coaching Certification Practice Test