Life Coaching Coaching Ethics and Professional Standards 3

Question 1

Which of the following describes the ICF's 'ACC' credential?

Accepted Answer

Associate Certified Coach — an entry-level ICF credential requiring 60+ training hours and 100+ coaching hours

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Advanced Certified Coach — for coaches with 10+ years of experience

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Accredited Coaching Certificate — a university-issued credential

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Authenticated Coaching Credential — for executive coaches only

Question 2

What is 'supervision' in the context of professional coaching?

Accepted Answer

A structured process where a more experienced coach helps a coach reflect on and improve their practice

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A manager overseeing the coach's work hours

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A form of performance review conducted by the client

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The coach monitoring the client's progress between sessions

Question 3

Which of the following behaviors violates ICF ethical standards?

Accepted Answer

Guaranteeing specific outcomes to attract clients

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Referring a client to a therapist

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Maintaining confidentiality

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Disclosing relevant credentials to clients

Question 4

What does 'coach the person, not the problem' mean in coaching ethics?

Accepted Answer

Focus on developing the client's capabilities and self-awareness rather than just solving their immediate problem

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Ignore the client's presenting issue entirely

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Only work with the client's emotional state

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Address the coach's issues rather than the client's

Question 5

Why is it important for coaches to engage in their own personal development and self-reflection?

Accepted Answer

To maintain self-awareness, manage biases, and model the growth mindset they promote

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To impress clients with their credentials

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To ensure they can relate to every client's specific problem

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To fulfill ICF membership requirements only

Question 6

What is the purpose of a coaching agreement or contract?

Accepted Answer

To clarify expectations, roles, confidentiality, fees, and the coaching process for both parties

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To legally bind the client to complete all sessions

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To assign liability to the client if goals are not met

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To describe the coach's credentials and awards