Coaching Ethics & Professional Standards Flashcards
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A coach is asked by a client's sponsor to share session details. The ethically correct response is to:
Answer: Decline unless the client has provided explicit written consent
IAC ethics require client consent before sharing any session content with third parties, including sponsors.
Which of the following best defines 'informed consent' in IAC coaching practice?
Answer: The client fully understands and agrees to the coaching process, fees, and confidentiality limits
Informed consent means the client understands the scope, process, limitations, and boundaries of coaching before agreeing to proceed.
An IAC-credentialed coach who discovers a peer acting unethically should first:
Answer: Confront the peer directly and, if unresolved, report to IAC
IAC ethics encourage addressing concerns directly with the peer first, escalating to formal channels if the issue is not resolved.
Maintaining accurate and secure records of coaching sessions primarily serves to:
Answer: Protect both client confidentiality and professional accountability
Secure record-keeping upholds client privacy while supporting the coach's professional accountability.
The IAC Code of Ethics applies to coaches in which of the following situations?
Answer: In all professional coaching activities regardless of setting or compensation
IAC ethical obligations apply across all professional coaching contexts, whether paid, pro bono, or informal.
A client asks their coach to endorse a business venture publicly. The coach should:
Answer: Evaluate whether endorsing creates a conflict of interest before deciding
IAC standards require coaches to assess potential conflicts of interest before engaging in activities that could compromise objectivity.
Which statement best reflects the IAC's stance on cultural competence and ethics?
Answer: Coaches are ethically obligated to respect and adapt to clients' cultural contexts
IAC ethics require coaches to recognize and honor the cultural backgrounds and identities of their clients.