Client Assessment & Progress Evaluation Flashcards

A client consistently reports feeling 'fine' during check-ins but body language suggests otherwise. What is the best coaching response?

Answer: Gently reflect what you observe and invite deeper exploration

Skilled coaches notice incongruence between verbal and nonverbal cues and create space for clients to explore what is really present.

Which assessment approach best captures a client's values, strengths, and vision at the start of a coaching engagement?

Answer: A comprehensive intake questionnaire combined with a values clarification exercise

A thorough intake questionnaire paired with values clarification gives the coach a holistic picture of who the client is and what matters most to them.

When tracking a client's progress toward a 90-day goal, what is the primary purpose of mid-point check-ins?

Answer: To identify obstacles, celebrate wins, and recalibrate the plan as needed

Mid-point check-ins allow the coach and client to celebrate momentum, surface barriers, and adjust strategies before the deadline.

A client set a goal three sessions ago but has made no measurable progress. What should the coach explore first?

Answer: Whether the goal is still relevant, meaningful, and achievable for the client

Lack of progress often signals a goal alignment issue; the coach should first examine whether the goal still resonates and is appropriately scoped.

The Wheel of Life assessment tool is most useful for:

Answer: Giving clients a visual snapshot of satisfaction across multiple life domains

The Wheel of Life helps clients visually assess and compare their current satisfaction levels across life areas such as career, health, relationships, and finances.

Which of the following best describes a 'baseline assessment' in life coaching?

Answer: A snapshot of the client's current situation, feelings, and goals before coaching begins

A baseline assessment captures where the client stands before coaching starts, providing a reference point for measuring future growth.

A client reports achieving a milestone but feels empty rather than satisfied. The most appropriate coaching response is to:

Answer: Explore whether the milestone was truly aligned with the client's deeper values and needs

Feelings of emptiness after achievement often indicate a misalignment between the goal and the client's authentic values, which warrants deeper inquiry.