ICF Core Competencies Expanded: Cultivates Safety and Trust

Question 1

What does the Coach acknowledge and respect about the client? (4.1)

Answer 1

The clients unique talents, insights, and work in the coaching process

Question 2

What does the Coach SHOW throughout the relationship and session? (4.2)

Answer 2

Support, empathy and concern for the client without taking on the role of caretaker or fixer

Question 3

What does the Coach ACKNOWLEDGE and SUPPORT in every session? (4.3)

Answer 3

The client’s expression of feelings, perceptions, concerns, beliefs or suggestions

Question 4

What does the coach INVITE the client to do in response to the coaches contributions? (4.4)

Answer 4

The ability to respond in any way. And the coach accepts the client’s response.

Question 5

Coach and client partner to create what?

Answer 5

A safe, supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. A relationship of mutual trust and respect.

Question 6

How should a coach respond to a client in the trusting environment?

Answer 6

They should respond in ways that communicate to the client that they are seen, valued and and accepted,

Question 7

How does a coach display vulnerability and build trust with the client?

Answer 7

The coach demonstrates openness and transparency