Client Assessment & Goal Setting Flashcards
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When a client presents multiple competing goals at intake, what is the IAC-aligned first step?
Answer: Help the client explore which goal is most meaningful to them
IAC coaching honors client autonomy, so the coach facilitates self-discovery to help the client determine which goal holds the deepest personal meaning.
Which assessment approach best aligns with the IAC Coaching Masteries when evaluating a client's readiness for change?
Answer: Use direct questioning to gauge motivation and resource availability
IAC emphasizes direct, open dialogue to explore the client's internal motivation and available resources rather than external instruments.
A client sets a goal but resists defining measurable outcomes. How should an IAC-certified coach respond?
Answer: Explore the client's resistance and co-create metrics that feel meaningful
Exploring resistance respects the client's perspective while collaboratively developing metrics maintains goal clarity and ownership.
What does the IAC consider the primary purpose of an initial client assessment conversation?
Answer: To establish rapport and understand the client's desired outcomes
The initial assessment is fundamentally about building trust and gaining clarity on what the client genuinely wants to achieve.
Which question type is most effective during goal clarification according to IAC principles?
Answer: Powerful open-ended questions that expand the client's thinking
IAC Mastery 5 (Asking Powerful Questions) calls for open-ended questions that deepen awareness and broaden the client's perspective on their goals.
A coach notices a client's stated goal conflicts with their expressed values. The IAC-aligned response is to:
Answer: Reflect the potential tension and invite the client to explore it
Reflecting observed tension and inviting exploration honors the client's self-awareness while avoiding advice-giving.
How does the IAC distinguish coaching goal setting from consulting or mentoring goal setting?
Answer: In coaching, the client generates and owns the goals rather than receiving expert-defined targets
IAC coaching is client-driven, meaning the client is the source of goals rather than an expert prescribing what the client should achieve.