Coaching Techniques Flashcards

Which motivational interviewing technique involves reflecting back an amplified version of what a client said to elicit their own counter-arguments?

Answer: Amplified reflection

Amplified reflection overstates the client's position slightly, prompting them to naturally argue the other side and find their own motivation for change.

In IIN coaching, what does the term 'primary food' refer to?

Answer: Non-food nourishment like relationships, career, and spirituality

IIN's concept of primary food encompasses life areas—relationships, career, physical activity, and spirituality—that nourish us beyond what we eat.

A client keeps canceling sessions and missing homework. Which coaching approach is MOST appropriate first?

Answer: Curiously explore what is getting in the way

Exploring barriers with curiosity and compassion uncovers root causes and preserves the coaching alliance before making structural changes.

Which question type is MOST effective for helping a client generate their own solutions?

Answer: Powerful open-ended questions

Powerful open-ended questions invite clients to think deeply and discover insights rather than simply confirming the coach's assumptions.

The IIN coaching model emphasizes bio-individuality, which means:

Answer: One person's food or lifestyle may not work for another

Bio-individuality holds that each person has unique nutritional and lifestyle needs, so no single approach works for everyone.

When a client says 'I'll try to drink more water,' a coach should:

Answer: Ask what 'try' means to the client

Exploring the word 'try' reveals ambivalence and helps the client create a firmer, more actionable commitment.

Which listening skill involves noticing what is NOT said, including tone, pauses, and body language?

Answer: Level 3 or global listening

Level 3 listening attends to the entire environment and subtle cues beyond words, giving the coach a fuller picture of the client's experience.