ACC Co-Creating the Relationship

Question 1

What is the first step in establishing a coaching relationship?

Accepted Answer

Establishing trust and rapport.

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Setting up a contract immediately.

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Determining the coaching agenda.

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Assessing the client’s background.

Question 2

Why is active listening important in coaching?

Accepted Answer

It helps the coach understand the client’s needs.

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It shows the coach is paying attention.

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It helps the coach make decisions quickly.

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It helps the client feel judged.

Question 3

What role does confidentiality play in a coaching relationship?

Accepted Answer

It builds trust and ensures open communication.

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It limits the scope of the coaching.

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It helps the coach assess the client's behavior.

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It discourages the client from speaking.

Question 4

How can a coach establish clear goals with a client?

Accepted Answer

By defining mutually agreed upon, specific objectives.

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By having the client set goals on their own.

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By letting the coach choose the goals.

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By focusing on personal interests.

Question 5

What is the purpose of powerful questioning in coaching?

Accepted Answer

To encourage deeper thinking and self-reflection.

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To challenge the client’s values.

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To push the client into making immediate decisions.

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To test the client’s knowledge.

Question 6

Why is it important for a coach to manage emotions during sessions?

Accepted Answer

It creates a safe space for open communication.

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It allows the coach to control the conversation.

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It helps the coach maintain authority.

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It forces the client to be honest.

Question 7

What is a key characteristic of a coach’s attitude?

Accepted Answer

Non-judgmental and supportive.

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Rigid and goal-focused.

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Competitive and critical.

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Aloof and detached.

Question 8

How does a coach encourage self-awareness in clients?

Accepted Answer

By asking reflective questions that encourage introspection.

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By giving solutions to their problems.

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By directing their behavior.

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By providing detailed instructions.

Question 9

What is an effective method for monitoring client progress?

Accepted Answer

By setting up periodic review sessions with the client.

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By checking their emotional state regularly.

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By letting the client self-assess.

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By measuring only quantitative outcomes.