Coaching Techniques Flashcards

Which technique helps a client identify the gap between their current reality and desired future state?

Answer: The GROW model

The GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options, Will) structures conversations to clarify where the client is and where they want to go.

A coach notices a client's energy drops every time they discuss their job. The BEST response is to:

Answer: Gently name the observation and invite the client to share more

Naming an observation non-judgmentally and inviting exploration respects client autonomy while opening an important area for growth.

What is the purpose of a coaching wheel (e.g., Wheel of Life) exercise?

Answer: To help clients visually assess satisfaction across life areas

The Wheel of Life gives clients a snapshot of how balanced or imbalanced their satisfaction is across key life domains.

In the context of behavior change, 'self-efficacy' refers to:

Answer: A client's belief in their ability to succeed at a specific task

Self-efficacy, from Bandura's social cognitive theory, is the individual's confidence that they can perform a specific behavior successfully.

Which of the following BEST describes the coach's role according to IIN's model?

Answer: Guide who helps clients find their own answers

IIN coaches act as guides and facilitators, trusting that clients are the experts on their own lives and drawing out their inner wisdom.

When creating a homework experiment with a client, what is the MOST important factor?

Answer: The client should choose an action they feel confident about

Client-chosen experiments grounded in high confidence increase follow-through and reinforce self-efficacy.

Which coaching stance is described as 'believing in the client's potential even before they believe in it themselves'?

Answer: Champion

The 'champion' stance means the coach holds unwavering belief in the client's ability to grow and succeed, especially in moments of doubt.