CPC Coaching Techniques & Communication Skills 4

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the role of silence in a coaching conversation?

Accepted Answer

A productive pause that allows the client to process and deepen insight

Answer

Strategic silence gives clients the cognitive and emotional space to access their own wisdom without interruption.

Question 2

A client is stuck between two options and asks, 'What would you do?' The best coach response is:

Accepted Answer

Redirect by asking what the client values most in this decision

Answer

The coach redirects ownership back to the client by exploring values, keeping the work client-centered.

Question 3

Acknowledging in coaching differs from praising because acknowledgment:

Accepted Answer

Recognizes who the client is being, not just what they did

Answer

Acknowledgment speaks to a client's character or inner qualities, which is more empowering than evaluative praise.

Question 4

When a client sets a SMART goal, the 'T' (Time-bound) element is important in coaching because it:

Accepted Answer

Gives the client a defined point to evaluate progress and adjust

Answer

A time boundary creates a natural review point, supporting client self-assessment and course-correction.

Question 5

A client keeps missing the action steps they committed to. Before exploring new strategies, the coach should first:

Accepted Answer

Ask the client to reflect on what got in the way and what it means

Answer

Understanding the underlying obstacle or belief that blocked follow-through generates more lasting change than simply adjusting the task.

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