Communication & Client Relations Flashcards
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Which best describes 'co-creating the relationship' as an ICF coaching competency?
Answer: Both coach and client actively partner to build trust, safety, and a productive dynamic
Co-creating the relationship means both parties intentionally build a partnership characterized by trust, openness, and mutual respect.
A client insists the coach tell them what to do. The ICF-aligned response is to:
Answer: Explore what would help them most and whether coaching still fits their need
ICF coaches explore client needs and clarify whether the coaching modality serves the client, while honoring their autonomy.
What does 'level three listening' refer to in ICF coaching?
Answer: Attending to the client's words, emotion, body language, and the energy of the whole environment
Level three (global) listening involves awareness of everything in the environment and energy between coach and client, beyond just words.
A client says, 'I always mess things up.' The ICF-aligned coach response is:
Answer: Challenge the generalization by asking for evidence of exceptions
Evoking Awareness includes helping clients examine limiting beliefs by exploring evidence and counterexamples.
According to ICF, when a coaching session feels stuck or unproductive, the best approach is to:
Answer: Name the experience of being stuck and explore it with the client
Naming the dynamic—including stuckness—and exploring it with the client is a core ICF practice in maintaining coaching presence.
What is the ICF's expectation regarding a coach's own emotional reactions during a session?
Answer: Coaches should manage their emotions and use self-awareness to serve the client
ICF coaching presence requires coaches to manage their own reactions and use their awareness in service of the client's growth.
Which best describes 'championing the client' in ICF coaching?
Answer: Advocating for the client's best interests by believing in them even when they doubt themselves
Championing means the coach holds a vision of the client's capability and potential, especially when the client cannot see it themselves.