Accountability & Acknowledgment in Coaching Flashcards

Which element makes a client's accountability commitment most effective in Co-Active Coaching?

Answer: The commitment is specific, measurable, and comes from the client's own desire

Client-owned, specific commitments rooted in genuine desire are the most sustainable form of accountability in Co-Active Coaching.

At the end of a coaching session, the Co-Active approach to closing accountability is:

Answer: Ask the client what specific actions they are committing to and how they will know they have completed them

Asking the client to articulate their own commitments reinforces ownership and clarity about what success looks like.

What should a Co-Active coach do when a client returns having completed more than they committed to?

Answer: Acknowledge the client's character, not just the output, and explore what made it possible

Acknowledging what the over-delivery reveals about the client's character deepens self-knowledge and reinforces intrinsic motivation.

How does acknowledgment support a client's long-term development in Co-Active Coaching?

Answer: It builds the client's capacity to see and trust their own strengths and qualities

Acknowledgment builds the client's self-awareness and self-trust by making visible the qualities they demonstrate but may not consciously recognize.

A client says they do not need accountability structures because they are self-motivated. The Co-Active coach's best response is:

Answer: Respect the client's view and explore what support structure, if any, would serve them

Honoring the client's self-knowledge while exploring what would serve them respects their autonomy and keeps options open.

In Co-Active Coaching, the purpose of celebrating progress is to:

Answer: Help clients recognize their movement and build confidence to continue forward

Celebrating progress helps clients see and own their growth, which builds momentum and the confidence to tackle what comes next.