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ICF Coaching Knowledge Assessment Exam
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ICF Definition of Coaching - (answer)Partnering with clients in a thought-
provoking 学海无涯苦作舟径，学海无涯苦作舟
and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal
and professional potential.
Core Competencies - (answer)A. Setting a foundation
B. Co-creating a relationship
C. Communicating Effectively
D. Facilitating learning and results
What is under "Setting the Foundation"? - (answer)1. Meeting Ethical
Guidelines and Professional Standards
2. Establishing the Coaching Agreement
What is under "Co-creating the Relationship"? - (answer)3. Establishing Trust
and Intimacy with the Client
4. Coaching Presence
What is under "Communicating Effectively"? - (answer)5. Active Listening
6. Powerful Questioning
7. Direct Communication
What is under "Facilitating Learning and Results"? - (answer)8. Creating
Awareness
9. Designing Actions
10. Planning and Goal Setting
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11. Managing Progress and Accountability
书山有路勤为书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟书
Setting the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards
山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
(defined) - (answer)Understanding of coaching ethics and standards and ability
to apply them appropriately in all coaching situations.
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Setting the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards
(4 things) - (answer)1. Understands and exhibits in own behaviors the ICF Code
of Ethics (see Code, Part III of ICF Code of Ethics).
2. Understands and follows all ICF Ethical Guidelines (see list).
3. Clearly communicates the distinctions between coaching, consulting,
psychotherapy and other support professions.
4. Refers client to another support professional as needed, knowing when this
is needed and the available resources.
Setting the Foundation: Establishing the Coaching Agreement (define) -
(answer)Ability to understand what is required in the specific coaching
interaction and to come to agreement with the prospective and new client
about the coaching process and relationship.
Setting the Foundation: Establishing the Coaching Agreement (3 things) -
(answer)1. Understands and effectively discusses with the client the guidelines
and specific parameters of the coaching relationship (e.g., logistics, fees,
scheduling, inclusion of others if appropriate).
2. Reaches agreement about what is appropriate in the relationship and what is
not, what is and is not being offered, and about the client's and coach's
responsibilities.
3. Determines whether there is an effective match between his/her coaching
method and the needs of the prospective client.
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Co-Creating the Relationship: Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client
(defined) - (answer)Ability to create a safe, supportive environment that
produces ongoing mutual respect and trust.
书山有路勤为书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟书
山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
Co-Creating the Relationship: Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client (6
学海无涯苦作舟径，学海无涯苦作舟
things) - (answer)1. Shows genuine concern for the client's welfare and future.
2. Continuously demonstrates personal integrity, honesty and sincerity.
3. Establishes clear agreements and keeps promises.
4. Demonstrates respect for client's perceptions, learning style, personal being.
5. Provides ongoing support for and champions new behaviors and actions,
including those involving risk-taking and fear of failure.
6. Asks permission to coach client in sensitive, new areas.
Co-Creating the Relationship: Coaching Presence (defined) - (answer)Ability to
be fully conscious and create spontaneous relationship with the client,
employing a style that is open, flexible and confident.
Co-Creating the Relationship: Coaching Presence (7 things) - (answer)1. Is
present and flexible during the coaching process, dancing in the moment.
2. Accesses own intuition and trusts one's inner knowing—"goes with the gut."
3. Is open to not knowing and takes risks.
4. Sees many ways to work with the client and chooses in the moment what is
most effective.
5. Uses humor effectively to create lightness and energy.
6. Confidently shifts perspectives and experiments with new possibilities for
own action.
7. Demonstrates confidence in working with strong emotions and can self-
manage and not be overpowered or enmeshed by client's emotions.
ICF Coaching Knowledge Assessment Exam
Questions and Answers Latest Updated (100%
Solved)
书山有路勤为书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟书
山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
ICF Definition of Coaching - (answer)Partnering with clients in a thought-
provoking 学海无涯苦作舟径，学海无涯苦作舟
and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal
and professional potential.
Core Competencies - (answer)A. Setting a foundation
B. Co-creating a relationship
C. Communicating Effectively
D. Facilitating learning and results
What is under "Setting the Foundation"? - (answer)1. Meeting Ethical
Guidelines and Professional Standards
2. Establishing the Coaching Agreement
What is under "Co-creating the Relationship"? - (answer)3. Establishing Trust
and Intimacy with the Client
4. Coaching Presence
What is under "Communicating Effectively"? - (answer)5. Active Listening
6. Powerful Questioning
7. Direct Communication
What is under "Facilitating Learning and Results"? - (answer)8. Creating
Awareness
9. Designing Actions
10. Planning and Goal Setting
, 2
11. Managing Progress and Accountability
书山有路勤为书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟书
Setting the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards
山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
(defined) - (answer)Understanding of coaching ethics and standards and ability
to apply them appropriately in all coaching situations.
学海无涯苦作舟径，学海无涯苦作舟
Setting the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards
(4 things) - (answer)1. Understands and exhibits in own behaviors the ICF Code
of Ethics (see Code, Part III of ICF Code of Ethics).
2. Understands and follows all ICF Ethical Guidelines (see list).
3. Clearly communicates the distinctions between coaching, consulting,
psychotherapy and other support professions.
4. Refers client to another support professional as needed, knowing when this
is needed and the available resources.
Setting the Foundation: Establishing the Coaching Agreement (define) -
(answer)Ability to understand what is required in the specific coaching
interaction and to come to agreement with the prospective and new client
about the coaching process and relationship.
Setting the Foundation: Establishing the Coaching Agreement (3 things) -
(answer)1. Understands and effectively discusses with the client the guidelines
and specific parameters of the coaching relationship (e.g., logistics, fees,
scheduling, inclusion of others if appropriate).
2. Reaches agreement about what is appropriate in the relationship and what is
not, what is and is not being offered, and about the client's and coach's
responsibilities.
3. Determines whether there is an effective match between his/her coaching
method and the needs of the prospective client.
, 3
Co-Creating the Relationship: Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client
(defined) - (answer)Ability to create a safe, supportive environment that
produces ongoing mutual respect and trust.
书山有路勤为书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟书
山书山有路勤为径，学海无涯苦作舟有路勤为径，
Co-Creating the Relationship: Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client (6
学海无涯苦作舟径，学海无涯苦作舟
things) - (answer)1. Shows genuine concern for the client's welfare and future.
2. Continuously demonstrates personal integrity, honesty and sincerity.
3. Establishes clear agreements and keeps promises.
4. Demonstrates respect for client's perceptions, learning style, personal being.
5. Provides ongoing support for and champions new behaviors and actions,
including those involving risk-taking and fear of failure.
6. Asks permission to coach client in sensitive, new areas.
Co-Creating the Relationship: Coaching Presence (defined) - (answer)Ability to
be fully conscious and create spontaneous relationship with the client,
employing a style that is open, flexible and confident.
Co-Creating the Relationship: Coaching Presence (7 things) - (answer)1. Is
present and flexible during the coaching process, dancing in the moment.
2. Accesses own intuition and trusts one's inner knowing—"goes with the gut."
3. Is open to not knowing and takes risks.
4. Sees many ways to work with the client and chooses in the moment what is
most effective.
5. Uses humor effectively to create lightness and energy.
6. Confidently shifts perspectives and experiments with new possibilities for
own action.
7. Demonstrates confidence in working with strong emotions and can self-
manage and not be overpowered or enmeshed by client's emotions.
