CRC CRC Coaching Models & Frameworks 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which coaching model emphasizes the client's agenda by following their lead rather than directing the session?
- Co-active coaching (Correct answer)
- GROW model
- Solution-focused coaching
- Behavioral coaching
Correct answer: Co-active coaching
Co-active coaching places the client's agenda at the center, with the coach following rather than directing.
Question 2: In the GROW coaching model, what does the 'W' stand for?
- Willingness
- Way forward (Correct answer)
- Work
- Wisdom
Correct answer: Way forward
The 'W' in GROW stands for Way Forward, which outlines the specific action steps the client will take.
Question 3: A CRC using a strengths-based coaching framework would primarily focus on:
- Diagnosing relationship dysfunction
- Identifying and leveraging client strengths (Correct answer)
- Prescribing communication scripts
- Analyzing childhood trauma
Correct answer: Identifying and leveraging client strengths
Strengths-based coaching focuses on identifying and amplifying what already works well for the client.
Question 4: Which approach asks clients to imagine a future where their relationship problem is already solved?
- Narrative coaching
- Psychodynamic coaching
- Solution-focused brief coaching (Correct answer)
- Cognitive behavioral coaching
Correct answer: Solution-focused brief coaching
Solution-focused brief coaching uses the 'miracle question' to help clients envision a problem-free future.
Question 5: The International Coaching Federation (ICF) competency of 'Maintains Presence' requires the coach to:
- Stay physically present in the room
- Be fully conscious and create a spontaneous relationship with the client (Correct answer)
- Take detailed notes during every session
- Follow a structured agenda without deviation
Correct answer: Be fully conscious and create a spontaneous relationship with the client
Maintaining presence means being fully conscious, open, and flexible while creating a genuine, spontaneous connection with the client.
Question 6: In narrative coaching, the primary technique used to help clients reshape their story is called:
- Reframing
- Re-authoring (Correct answer)
- Role reversal
- Regression
Correct answer: Re-authoring
Re-authoring is the narrative coaching technique where clients rewrite their life or relationship story with themselves as capable protagonists.
CRC CRC Coaching Models & Frameworks 1
Which coaching model emphasizes the client's agenda by following their lead rather than directing the session?