Coaching Techniques & Methodologies Flashcards
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A coach notices their client repeatedly avoids discussing a specific topic. What technique best addresses this pattern?
Answer: Name the pattern and curiously invite the client to explore it
ICF competency 'Direct Communication' calls for naming observable patterns with curiosity rather than confrontation or avoidance.
Which questioning technique is MOST aligned with the ICF's emphasis on evoking client awareness?
Answer: Open-ended questions that provoke reflection and self-discovery
Open-ended questions are central to the ICF model because they invite clients to generate their own insights rather than following the coach's agenda.
When using the GROW model in an ICF-aligned coaching session, what does the 'R' (Reality) phase primarily accomplish?
Answer: Exploring the client's current situation and relevant facts
The Reality phase of GROW focuses on exploring the client's current situation, helping them see where they are now relative to their goal.
A coach wants to help a client shift from problem-focused thinking to possibility-focused thinking. Which technique is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Asking solution-focused questions such as 'What would be different if this were resolved?'
Solution-focused questions redirect client attention toward desired outcomes and possibilities, consistent with ICF's coaching approach.
What is the primary purpose of using silence as a technique in an ICF coaching session?
Answer: To give the client space to process and deepen their thinking
Intentional silence is a powerful ICF technique that honors the client's processing time and can lead to deeper insights.
An ICF-certified coach is working with a client who sets a new goal each session without following through. Which methodology is BEST suited to address this?
Answer: Use accountability structures and ask the client to explore what stops them
ICF coaching uses accountability as a key methodology while exploring the client's internal barriers to follow-through.
Which of the following BEST describes the 'laser coaching' technique?
Answer: Brief, highly focused interventions that cut directly to the most important insight
Laser coaching involves concise, precise interventions that zero in on the client's core issue, maximizing impact in minimal time.