Co-Creating the Relationship

Question 1

Which three competencies exist in the ‘Co-creating the Relationship’ domain?

Answer 1

1. Establishes and Maintains Agreements
2. Cultivates Trust and Safety
3. Maintains Presence

Question 2

Define

Establishes and Maintains Agreements

Answer 2

Partners with the client and relevant stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship, process, plans and goals.

Establishes agreements for the overall coaching engagement as well as those for each coaching session.

Question 3

Competency 3.1

Explains what coaching is and is not and describes the process to the client and relevant stakeholders

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Question 4

Competency 3.2

Reaches agreement about what is and is not appropriate in the relationship, what is and is not being offered, and the responsibilities of the client and relevant stakeholders

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Question 5

Competency 3.3

Reaches agreement about the guidelines and specific parameters of the coaching relationship such as logistics, fees, scheduling, duration, termination, confidentiality and inclusion of others

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Question 6

Competency 3.4

Partners with the client and relevant stakeholders to establish an overall coaching plan and goals

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Question 7

Competency 3.5

Partners with the client to determine client-coach compatibility

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Question 8

Competency 3.6

Partners with the client to identify or reconfirm what they want to accomplish in the session

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Question 9

Competency 3.7

Partners with the client to define what the client believes they need to address or resolve to achieve what they want to accomplish in the session

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Question 10

Competency 3.8

Partners with the client to define or reconfirm measures of success for what the client wants to accomplish in the coaching engagement or individual session

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Question 11

Competency 3.9

Partners with the client to manage the time and focus of the session

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Question 12

Competency 3.10

Continues coaching in the direction of the client’s desired outcome unless the client indicates otherwise

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Question 13

Competency 3.11

Partners with the client to end the coaching relationship in a way that honors the experience

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Question 14

Define

Cultivates Trust and Safety

Answer 14

Partners with the client to create a safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of mutual respect and trust.

Question 15

Competency 4.1

Seeks to understand the client within their context which may include their identity, environment, experiences, values and beliefs

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Question 16

Competency 4.2

Demonstrates respect for the client’s identity, perceptions, style and language and adapts one’s coaching to the client

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Question 17

Competency 4.3

Acknowledges and respects the client’s unique talents, insights and work in the coaching process

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Question 18

Competency 4.4

Shows support, empathy and concern for the client

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Question 19

Competency 4.5

Acknowledges and supports the client’s expression of feelings, perceptions, concerns, beliefs and suggestions

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Question 20

Competency 4.6

Demonstrates openness and transparency as a way to display vulnerability and build trust with the client

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Question 21

Define

Maintains Presence

Answer 21

Is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident

Question 22

Competency 5.1

Remains focused, observant, empathetic and responsive to the client

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Question 23

Competency 5.2

Demonstrates curiosity during the coaching process

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Question 24

Competency 5.3

Manages one’s emotions to stay present with the client

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Question 25

Competency 5.4

Demonstrates confidence in working with strong client emotions during the coaching process

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Question 26

Competency 5.5

Is comfortable working in a space of not knowing

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Question 27

Competency 5.6

Creates or allows space for silence, pause or reflection

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