Which best reflects a plan of action that is likely to be successful?

• A.Try as hard as they can to become a top executive
• B.Complete a report two weeks ahead of schedule
• C.Take longer lunch breaks when they have the time
• D.Put more effort into their work so the boss is impressed

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Which best reflects the meaning of the term "conflict of interest" as it relates to the ICF Code of Ethics?

• A.The client has so many interests that it becomes a challenge to identify dear coaching goals
• B.The coach and the client cannot agree on what will serve as the client's best interest during the coi
• C.The coach serves one of their own interests that works against one of the client's interests
• D.The interests expressed by the client have the potential to work against the coach's plan for the session

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Your client has shared that he/she is experiencing a similar problem in different areas of his/her life, in the workplace and in their personal life. As you are discussing this with your client, you begin to think that there might be a pattern emerging. The best response is:

• A.Notice the pattern and ask the client if exploring what the connecting factors might be could be a useful next step.
• B.Notice the pattern and suggest that the client change something in order to break the pattern.
• C.Notice the pattern and let your client know that they are deliberately sabotaging themselves by not changing this pattern.
• D.Notice the pattern and offer your client your wisdom in overcoming their difficulty.

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Your client has identified a concrete action that they want to implement. To help them understand better what some possible results or learnings could come from this proposed action, the worst response is:

• A.Give the client an exercise to write down a list of good possible outcomes.
• B.Remind your client that if this action succeeds, life will be much better.
• C.Ask questions around possible consequences or results of the implementation of this action.
• D.Ask your client to share some thoughts, remind them to think optimistically, and not focus on potential problems.

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Your client has identified a concrete action that they want to implement. To help them understand better what some possible results or learnings could come from this proposed action, the worst response is:

• A.Give the client an exercise to write down a list of good possible outcomes.
• B.Remind your client that if this action succeeds, life will be much better.
• C.Ask questions around possible consequences or results of the implementation of this action.
• D.Ask your client to share some thoughts, remind them to think optimistically, and not focus on potential problems.

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