BCC Coaching Models & Frameworks Flashcards

What does the 'scaling question' accomplish in solution-focused coaching?

Answer: It helps clients quantify progress and identify small actionable steps

Scaling questions (e.g., 'On a scale of 1–10…') make abstract progress concrete and reveal what a small improvement would look like.

In narrative coaching, the technique of 're-authoring' refers to which process?

Answer: Helping clients construct alternative, more empowering stories about their lives

Re-authoring in narrative coaching invites clients to reframe the dominant story of their experience toward one that reflects their preferred identity.

The FUEL coaching model used in leadership development stands for which sequence?

Answer: Frame the conversation, Understand the current state, Explore the desired state, Lay out a success plan

FUEL is a structured leadership coaching framework that moves from framing the conversation to building a concrete action plan.

Which statement best describes the role of 'powerful questions' in coaching frameworks?

Answer: They open new perspectives by inviting deep reflection rather than simple yes/no answers

Powerful questions are open-ended and thought-provoking, helping clients discover insights they could not reach on their own.

In Transactional Analysis (TA) applied to coaching, the 'Adult ego state' is characterized by:

Answer: Rational, present-moment processing of information without emotional distortion

The Adult ego state in TA is the objective, data-based part of personality that processes current reality without past conditioning.

The 'inner game' concept introduced by Timothy Gallwey in coaching refers to:

Answer: Overcoming mental interference to unlock natural performance

Gallwey's Inner Game theory posits that performance = potential minus interference, with the coach helping clients quiet self-doubt.