ICF Coaching Presence & Mindset

Question 1

According to the 2019 ICF Core Competencies, 'Maintains Presence' is classified under which competency cluster?

Accepted Answer

Co-creating the Relationship

Answer

'Maintains Presence' is one of three competencies in the 'Co-creating the Relationship' cluster, alongside Establishes and Maintains Agreements and Cultivates Trust and Safety.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes what ICF means by 'embodies a coaching mindset'?

Accepted Answer

Adopting a curious, open, flexible, and client-centered orientation

Answer

Embodying a coaching mindset means adopting an internal orientation that is curious, open, flexible, and consistently centered on the client's agenda.

Question 3

When a coach accesses their intuition during a session, what does ICF best practice recommend?

Accepted Answer

Share it tentatively and check whether it resonates with the client

Answer

ICF recommends sharing intuitions tentatively (e.g., 'I'm sensing...') and then checking with the client rather than asserting them as facts.

Question 4

According to ICF, what is a key behavior that demonstrates a coach is effectively managing their own emotional reactions?

Accepted Answer

Acknowledging reactions internally and setting them aside to stay present with the client

Answer

ICF coaching presence requires coaches to internally acknowledge their own emotional reactions and set them aside so they can maintain full focus on the client.

Question 5

What does 'being comfortable with not knowing' mean in the context of ICF coaching presence?

Accepted Answer

Trusting the coaching process and the client's wisdom without needing to control outcomes

Answer

Being comfortable with not knowing means trusting the coaching process and the client's own wisdom rather than needing to direct or predict where the session goes.

(ICF) International Coaching Federation Certified Practice Test

(ICF) International Coaching Federation Certified Practice Test

ICF Coaching Presence & Mindset