ICF Coaching Techniques & Methodologies 3

Question 1

A coach using motivational interviewing techniques would MOST likely respond to client ambivalence by:

Accepted Answer

Exploring both sides of the ambivalence without pressure

Answer

Motivational interviewing respects ambivalence as a natural part of change and uses reflective exploration rather than persuasion.

Question 2

In appreciative inquiry coaching, the 'Discovery' phase focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Exploring what has worked best and what the client values most

Answer

The Discovery phase of appreciative inquiry surfaces the client's strengths, past successes, and what gives life to their best performance.

Question 3

When a coach paraphrases a client's statement back to them, the MAIN intended outcome is:

Accepted Answer

Showing the client their own words to deepen understanding and invite correction

Answer

Paraphrasing reflects the client's meaning back to them, giving them an opportunity to hear themselves and refine or deepen their understanding.

Question 4

A coach practicing somatic coaching would pay attention to:

Accepted Answer

Physical sensations, posture, and body language as data

Answer

Somatic coaching integrates body awareness into the coaching process, recognizing that physical sensations carry valuable information about the client's experience.

Question 5

Which technique is MOST consistent with the ICF competency 'Designing Actions'?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating with the client to identify experiments they want to try before the next session

Answer

Designing Actions in the ICF model is a collaborative process where the client generates and commits to their own experiments or steps.

(ICF) International Coaching Federation Certified Practice Test

(ICF) International Coaching Federation Certified Practice Test

ICF Coaching Techniques & Methodologies 3