CKA FOR ICF FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
ICF Definition of Coaching
Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to
maximize their personal and professional potential.
Core Competencies
A. Setting a foundation
B. Co-creating a relationship
C. Communicating Effectively
D. Facilitating learning and results
What is under "Setting the Foundation"?
1. Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards
2. Establishing the Coaching Agreement
What is under "Co-creating the Relationship"?
3. Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client
4. Coaching Presence
What is under "Communicating Effectively"?
5. Active Listening
6. Powerful Questioning
7. Direct Communication
What is under "Facilitating Learning and Results"?
8. Creating Awareness
9. Designing Actions
10. Planning and Goal Setting
11. Managing Progress and Accountability
, Setting the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards (defined)
Understanding of coaching ethics and standards and ability to apply them appropriately in all
coaching situations.
Setting the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards (4 things)
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)
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)
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.
Co-Creating the Relationship: Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client (defined)
Ability to create a safe, supportive environment that produces ongoing mutual respect and trust.
Co-Creating the Relationship: Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client (6 things)
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.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS.
ICF Definition of Coaching
Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to
maximize their personal and professional potential.
Core Competencies
A. Setting a foundation
B. Co-creating a relationship
C. Communicating Effectively
D. Facilitating learning and results
What is under "Setting the Foundation"?
1. Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards
2. Establishing the Coaching Agreement
What is under "Co-creating the Relationship"?
3. Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client
4. Coaching Presence
What is under "Communicating Effectively"?
5. Active Listening
6. Powerful Questioning
7. Direct Communication
What is under "Facilitating Learning and Results"?
8. Creating Awareness
9. Designing Actions
10. Planning and Goal Setting
11. Managing Progress and Accountability
, Setting the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards (defined)
Understanding of coaching ethics and standards and ability to apply them appropriately in all
coaching situations.
Setting the Foundation: Meeting Ethical Guidelines and Professional Standards (4 things)
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)
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)
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.
Co-Creating the Relationship: Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client (defined)
Ability to create a safe, supportive environment that produces ongoing mutual respect and trust.
Co-Creating the Relationship: Establishing Trust and Intimacy with the Client (6 things)
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.
