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.
Option B is the worst because it assumes a positive outcome and imposes the coach’s perspective, violating Competency 7.11 (shares without attachment) and Ethics Section 2.2 (avoiding bias). It undermines partnership (Competency 2.2) and limits full exploration (Competency 7.2).
Option A directs but isn’t harmful. Option C (best, see Question 17) empowers. Option D restricts scope but isn’t as presumptive as B. B most misaligns with ICF standards.
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