ICF Coaching Ethics & Professional Standards 4

Question 1

A coach feels romantically attracted to a client. According to ICF ethics, the appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Seek supervision or consultation and consider whether to transfer the client

Answer

ICF ethics prohibit sexual or romantic relationships with clients; a coach experiencing such feelings must seek supervision and likely needs to refer the client to protect both parties.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the ICF's stance on coaches giving advice?

Accepted Answer

Coaching is fundamentally non-advisory; coaches use questions and reflection rather than prescriptions

Answer

ICF coaching methodology centers on client-generated insights through questioning and exploration, distinguishing coaching from consulting or mentoring which are advice-based.

Question 3

An ICF-credentialed coach is asked to provide a written testimonial endorsing an unapproved coaching school. What ethical consideration applies?

Accepted Answer

Decline if endorsing the school could mislead prospective coaches about program quality or accreditation

Answer

ICF ethics require honesty and non-deception; endorsing an unaccredited school could mislead consumers about the quality and recognition of the credential.

Question 4

What must a coach do before using client session recordings for research or training purposes?

Accepted Answer

Obtain informed written consent from the client prior to recording and use

Answer

ICF standards require explicit informed consent before any recording or use of client sessions for training, research, or demonstration purposes.

Question 5

A coach realizes midway through an engagement that they lack the expertise to effectively coach the client's specific challenge. What is the ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Disclose the limitation to the client and offer to refer to a more qualified coach

Answer

ICF ethics require coaches to be honest about their competence limitations and act in the client's best interest by facilitating referrals when appropriate.

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ICF Coaching Ethics & Professional Standards 4