Foundational Concepts & Principles Flashcards
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The 'GROW' model in leadership coaching stands for:
Answer: Goal, Reality, Options, Will/Way forward
GROW (Goal, Reality, Options, Will/Way forward) is a widely used coaching framework that structures conversations from goal-setting through exploring current reality, generating options, and committing to action.
Which ethical principle requires a leadership coach to disclose any conflicts of interest to the client?
Answer: Transparency
Transparency obligates coaches to be open and honest about any relationships, interests, or factors that could compromise the coaching relationship or the client's best interests.
When a coaching client experiences a profound shift in perspective during a session, this is known as:
Answer: A transformational insight or 'aha' moment
Transformational insights or 'aha' moments represent significant shifts in the client's perception that open new ways of thinking, feeling, or acting.
A leadership coach using a 'systemic perspective' considers:
Answer: The client within the context of their relationships, teams, and organizational environment
A systemic perspective means understanding the client as part of interconnected systems — teams, culture, family, organization — all of which influence their leadership behavior.
The principle of 'non-judgment' in coaching means the coach should:
Answer: Withhold personal opinions and value judgments about the client's choices
Non-judgment means the coach refrains from imposing personal opinions, values, or assessments about the client's choices, creating a psychologically safe space for honest exploration.
In leadership coaching, 'modeling' by the coach refers to:
Answer: Demonstrating the same values and behaviors the coach encourages in clients
Coaches model integrity, curiosity, openness, and accountability in their own conduct, demonstrating the very qualities they help clients develop.
Which statement best captures the role of 'curiosity' as a coaching disposition?
Answer: Maintaining genuine interest in the client's world to spark deeper exploration
Curiosity as a coaching disposition means the coach is genuinely interested in understanding the client's perspective, which invites deeper self-reflection and exploration.