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ICF Core Competencies

A. Foundation

1. Demonstrates Ethical Practice

1.1 Introduction

1.4 Recommended Readings and Resources

2. Embodies a Coaching Mindset

2.1 Introduction

2.4 Recommended External Readings & Resources

B. Co-Creating the Relationship

3. Establishes and Maintains Agreements

3.1 Introduction

3.4 Recommended External Readings and Resources

4. Cultivates Trust and Safety

4.1 Introduction

4.4 Recommended External Readings and Resources

5. Maintains Presence

5.1 Introduction

5.4 Recommended External Readings and Resources

C. Communicating Effectively

6. Listens Actively

6.1 Introduction

6.4 Recommended Readings & External Resources

7. Evokes Awareness

7.1 Introduction

7.4 Recommended External Readings & Resources

D. Cultivating Learning and Growth

8. Facilitates Client Growth

8.1 Introduction

8.4 Recommended Readings & Resources

Bonus Material

9. The Evolution of the ICF Core Competencies (2019-2025)

Introduction to ICF Core Competencies (2019-2025)

Video – ICF Core Competencies (2019-2025)

Quiz 9 – Bonus

Quiz 7 – CC7

ICF Core Competencies
7. Evokes Awareness
Quiz 7 – CC7

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question

What is the main focus of the competency ‘Evokes Awareness’?

Facilitating client insight and learning through powerful questioning and reflection
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Delivering advice based on the coach’s experience
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Teaching clients specific problem-solving techniques
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Evaluating client performance during sessions
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question

What type of questions best evoke awareness?

Open-ended and thought-provoking questions
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Closed and leading questions
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Yes-or-no questions for clarity
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Multiple-choice questions for structure
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question

Why is curiosity important in evoking awareness?

It helps the coach explore the client’s perspective without assumptions
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It ensures sessions stay within time limits
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It helps the coach control the conversation
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It reduces the need for active listening
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question

What is the goal of evoking awareness in coaching?

To help clients gain new perspectives and insights that lead to growth
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To assess the client’s analytical ability
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To evaluate the client’s communication skills
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To guide the client toward a specific answer
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question

What is one method coaches use to evoke awareness?

Using metaphors and analogies that spark reflection
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Giving detailed advice on every topic
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Repeating the client’s statements verbatim
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Focusing only on measurable goals
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question

What kind of listening supports evoking awareness?

Deep, intuitive, and active listening
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Selective listening for key phrases
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Listening only for factual details
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Listening while preparing the next question
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question

Which of the following best represents the coach’s role when evoking awareness?

Creating conditions for the client to generate their own insights
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Providing expert opinions based on research
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Advising the client on next steps directly
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Correcting client misconceptions immediately
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question

Why should a coach avoid overexplaining during awareness-building?

It limits the client’s ability to think independently
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It helps maintain authority in the session
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It ensures time efficiency
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It reinforces the coach’s knowledge
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question

What is the relationship between presence and evoking awareness?

Presence enables the coach to respond intuitively to the client’s cues
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Presence distracts from deep questioning
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They are unrelated competencies
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Presence is only required in group settings
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question

How does powerful questioning help evoke awareness?

It invites clients to reflect deeply on their beliefs and behaviors
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It allows the coach to gather more factual information
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It helps the coach evaluate progress quantitatively
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It keeps the session structured and formal
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question

What type of feedback fosters awareness in clients?

Constructive and reflective feedback that promotes insight
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Critical feedback focusing on errors
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General positive affirmations only
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Comparative feedback based on other clients
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question

What does it mean to ‘hold space’ during awareness work?

Allowing silence and emotional expression without judgment
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Filling pauses to keep momentum
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Shifting topics quickly when emotions rise
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Offering interpretations immediately
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question

What is one effect of evoking awareness effectively?

Clients gain clarity that drives new actions and behaviors
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Clients depend more on the coach for answers
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Sessions become shorter and less reflective
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The coach avoids emotional topics
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question

How can a coach invite clients to self-reflect?

By asking reflective questions that encourage deeper thought
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By summarizing client statements only
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By steering the session toward specific outcomes
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By focusing on external problems only
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question

What does the ICF emphasize about the tone of awareness-evoking questions?

They should be curious, compassionate, and non-judgmental
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They should challenge the client aggressively
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They should be standardized and repetitive
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They should remain neutral and detached
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question

Which of the following statements aligns with evoking awareness?

The coach invites exploration of new possibilities and perspectives
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The coach identifies the right answer for the client
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The coach relies solely on structured assessments
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The coach avoids emotional discussions
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question

Why is metaphor a useful tool in awareness building?

It helps clients connect abstract ideas to personal experiences
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It provides entertainment during sessions
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It ensures the client follows logic strictly
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It limits the client’s imagination
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question

What does effective evoking awareness require from the coach?

Presence, patience, and curiosity
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Control, structure, and analysis
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Authority, guidance, and advice
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Speed, efficiency, and persuasion
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question

Why is emotional intelligence important for evoking awareness?

It allows the coach to navigate emotions that arise during reflection
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It helps the coach analyze data objectively
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It ensures the coach avoids vulnerability
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It replaces the need for curiosity
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question

How does evoking awareness contribute to the client’s development?

By turning insights into motivation for change
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By reinforcing the coach’s expertise
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By simplifying session logistics
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By focusing on performance evaluation
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