Ethic and Competencies
We know you have seen the ICF Ethics, Coaching Definition and Competencies before.
Now we ask you study the document one more time with a lens for the scenario/circumstances each of the elements in the document might be referring to.
Quiz 1: Test Your Knowledge
Here is a quick self-learning quiz. Just seven questions. Try it out without looking at any of the resources.
Core Competencies
The eight core coaching competencies were developed and released in 2021 to support greater understanding about the skills and approaches used within today’s coaching profession as defined by the International Coach Federation. They will also support you in calibrating the level of alignment between the coach-specific training expected and the training you have experienced.
Finally, these competencies and the ICF definition were used as the foundation for the ICF Credentialling Assessment. The ICF defines coaching as partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The Core Competencies are grouped into four clusters according to those that fit together logically based on common ways of looking at the competencies in each group. The groupings and individual competencies are not weighted—they do not represent any kind of priority in that they are all core or critical for any competent coach to demonstrate.
1. Demonstrates Ethical Practice | Definition: Understands and consistently applies coaching ethics and standards of coaching. 1. Demonstrates personal integrity and honesty in interactions with clients, sponsors and relevant stakeholders. 2. Is sensitive to clients’ identity, environment, experiences, values and beliefs. 3. Uses language appropriate and respectful to clients, sponsors and relevant stakeholders. 4. Abides by the ICF Code of Ethics and upholds the Core Values. 5. Maintains confidentiality with client information per stakeholder agreements and pertinent laws. 6. Maintains the distinctions between coaching, consulting, psychotherapy and other support professions. 7. Refers clients to other support professionals, as appropriate. |
2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset | Definition: Develops and maintains a mindset that is open, curious, flexible and client-centered. 1. Acknowledges that clients are responsible for their own choices. 2. Engages in ongoing learning and development as a coach. 3. Develops an ongoing reflective practice to enhance one’s coaching. 4. Remains aware of and open to the influence of context and culture on self and others. 5. Uses awareness of self and one’s intuition to benefit clients. 6. Develops and maintains the ability to regulate one’s emotions. 7. Mentally and emotionally prepares for sessions. 8. Seeks help from outside sources when necessary. |
Exercise
Objective: Work with your partner to present in class next week a knowledge-based question you feel might be on the ICF Exam. (original question, not a known sample question)
Generate a knowledge-based question ONLY from:
- ICF Code of Ethics
- ICF Competencies
- Competency 1 – Demonstrates Ethical Practice
- Competency 2 – Embodies Coaching Mindset
For next class present the question and four multiple choice options to select from.
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