Coaching Techniques Flashcards
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In the context of coaching, 'reframing' means:
Answer: Offering an alternative perspective on the coachee's situation to open new possibilities
Reframing presents the same situation from a different angle, helping coachees see new options or release limiting beliefs.
A coachee consistently achieves short-term goals but struggles to sustain change. The coach should FIRST:
Answer: Explore the coachee's accountability structures and what derails long-term follow-through
Exploring sustainability barriers — such as accountability gaps, environmental triggers, or habit formation — addresses the root cause of inconsistency.
Which ethical principle requires a coach to disclose the limits of confidentiality before the engagement begins?
Answer: Informed consent
Informed consent ensures the coachee understands what will and will not be kept confidential before agreeing to participate in coaching.
A trainer is coaching a new employee who consistently underestimates their own abilities. This pattern is BEST addressed by:
Answer: Using appreciative inquiry to highlight existing strengths and past successes
Appreciative inquiry focuses on what is already working well, helping coachees build confidence by recognizing their own demonstrated competence.
Which of the following BEST describes the difference between coaching and training?
Answer: Training transfers knowledge and skills; coaching facilitates self-directed growth and behavior change
Training is typically instructor-led content transfer, while coaching is a facilitative, learner-driven process focused on unlocking potential.
When is it MOST appropriate for a coach to share a direct suggestion during a session?
Answer: Only after asking permission and confirming the coachee has exhausted their own ideas
Offering advice only after permission and after the coachee's own exploration preserves the learner-centered nature of coaching and avoids dependency.
A coaching conversation ends without a clear action plan. The MOST likely impact is:
Answer: Reduced accountability and lower probability of behavior change
Without concrete commitments and action steps, coaching insights rarely translate into sustained behavior change.
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