ICF Core Competencies

Question 1

A. Foundation: Define Demonstrates Ethical Practice?

Answer 1

Understand and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards of coaching

Question 2

A. Foundation: Define Embodies A Coaching Mindset

Answer 2

Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and client-centered.

Question 3

B. Co-Creating the Relationship: Define Establish and Maintains Agreements

Answer 3

Partners with client and stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship, process, plans and goals. Establish agreements for the overall coaching engagement as well as each coaching session

Question 4

B. Co-Creating the Relationship: Define Cultivates Trust and Safety

Answer 4

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

Question 5

B. Co- Create the Relationship: Define Maintains Presence

Answer 5

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

Question 6

C. Communicates Effectively: Define Listens Actively

Answer 6

Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully understand what is being communicated in the context of the client, and to support client expression

Question 7

C. Communicates Effectively: Define Evokes Awareness

Answer 7

Facilitates client insight and learning by using tools and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor and anology

Question 8

D. Define Facilitates Learning and Growth

Answer 8

Partners with client to transform learning and insight into action. Promotes client autonomy in the coaching process