ICF Coaching Exam Questions and
Answers
1. Demonstrates Ethical Practice - ANSWER-Understands and consistently applies
coaching ethics and standards of coaching.
2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset - ANSWER-Develops and maintains a mindset that is
open, curious, flexible and client-centered.
3. Establishes and Maintains Agreements - ANSWER-Partners with the client and
relevant stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship,
process, plans and goals. Establishes agreements for the overall coaching engagement
as well as those for each coaching session.
4. Cultivates Trust and Safety - ANSWER-Partners with the client to create a safe,
supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of
mutual respect and trust.
5. Maintains Presence - ANSWER-Is fully conscious and present with the client,
employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident
6. Listens Actively - ANSWER-Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully
understand what is being communicated in the context of the client systems and to
support client self-expression
7. Evokes Awareness - ANSWER-Facilitates client insight and learning by using tools
and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor or analogy
8. Facilitates Client Growth - ANSWER-Partners with the client to transform learning
and insight into action. Promotes client autonomy in the coaching process.
A. Foundation - ANSWER-Demonstrates Ethical Practice
Embodies a Coaching Mindset
B. Co-Creating the Relationship - ANSWER-Establishes and Maintains Agreements
Cultivates Trust and Safety
Maintains Presence
C. Communicating Effectively - ANSWER-Listens Actively
Evokes Awareness
D. Cultivating Learning and Growth - ANSWER-Facilitates Client Growth
Answers
1. Demonstrates Ethical Practice - ANSWER-Understands and consistently applies
coaching ethics and standards of coaching.
2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset - ANSWER-Develops and maintains a mindset that is
open, curious, flexible and client-centered.
3. Establishes and Maintains Agreements - ANSWER-Partners with the client and
relevant stakeholders to create clear agreements about the coaching relationship,
process, plans and goals. Establishes agreements for the overall coaching engagement
as well as those for each coaching session.
4. Cultivates Trust and Safety - ANSWER-Partners with the client to create a safe,
supportive environment that allows the client to share freely. Maintains a relationship of
mutual respect and trust.
5. Maintains Presence - ANSWER-Is fully conscious and present with the client,
employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident
6. Listens Actively - ANSWER-Focuses on what the client is and is not saying to fully
understand what is being communicated in the context of the client systems and to
support client self-expression
7. Evokes Awareness - ANSWER-Facilitates client insight and learning by using tools
and techniques such as powerful questioning, silence, metaphor or analogy
8. Facilitates Client Growth - ANSWER-Partners with the client to transform learning
and insight into action. Promotes client autonomy in the coaching process.
A. Foundation - ANSWER-Demonstrates Ethical Practice
Embodies a Coaching Mindset
B. Co-Creating the Relationship - ANSWER-Establishes and Maintains Agreements
Cultivates Trust and Safety
Maintains Presence
C. Communicating Effectively - ANSWER-Listens Actively
Evokes Awareness
D. Cultivating Learning and Growth - ANSWER-Facilitates Client Growth
