Co-Creating the Relationship Flashcards
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When is it appropriate for an ACC coach to share a personal observation during a session?
Answer: When it serves the client's awareness and is shared with permission or as an offer
Sharing observations is appropriate when it serves the client's growth and is offered tentatively rather than as a directive.
A coach and client from different cultural backgrounds have different communication norms. How should the coach handle this?
Answer: Acknowledge potential differences, remain curious, and adjust as needed
Cultural competence in coaching involves acknowledging differences with curiosity and flexibility rather than ignoring them or forcing one style.
Which action UNDERMINES co-creating a trusting coaching relationship?
Answer: Sharing session content with a third party without client consent
Sharing client information without consent is a breach of confidentiality and directly undermines the trust essential to the coaching relationship.
How does the ICF define 'coaching presence' as part of co-creating the relationship?
Answer: Being fully conscious and present, creating a spontaneous relationship with the client
ICF defines coaching presence as being fully conscious and present with the client, creating a spontaneous, open relationship in the moment.
A client wants to work on a goal that the coach personally disagrees with. What is the appropriate response?
Answer: Respect client autonomy and support the client in exploring their own path
Coaching requires respecting client autonomy; the coach's personal opinions about the client's goals should not override the client's right to self-determination.
What is the purpose of establishing a coaching agreement at the start of each session?
Answer: To co-create clarity on what the client wants to achieve and how the session will serve them
A per-session agreement co-creates clarity on the client's intentions and desired outcomes, ensuring the session is client-led and purposeful.
A coach feels a strong intuition about what is blocking a client. According to ICF competencies, what should the coach do?
Answer: Share the intuition as an offering, inviting the client to accept or dismiss it
ICF encourages coaches to share intuitions tentatively as offers rather than facts, preserving client autonomy and inviting exploration.