Life Coaching Goal Setting and Action Planning 2

Question 1

What is 'ecological goal setting' in life coaching?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring a goal fits harmoniously with all areas of the client's life

Answer

Ecological goal setting examines whether achieving a goal might negatively affect other areas of the client's life, ensuring holistic alignment.

Question 2

A client keeps postponing action steps. Which coaching approach best addresses this pattern?

Accepted Answer

Explore the underlying beliefs or fears preventing action

Answer

Exploring the limiting beliefs or fears beneath procrastination helps the client address root causes rather than just symptoms.

Question 3

What does 'chunking down' mean in the context of goal planning?

Accepted Answer

Breaking a large goal into smaller, manageable sub-tasks

Answer

Chunking down converts overwhelming goals into small, actionable steps that feel achievable and build momentum.

Question 4

Which question best helps a client clarify their goal during a coaching session?

Accepted Answer

What would achieving this goal look and feel like for you?

Answer

Asking the client to vividly describe the achieved outcome helps them connect emotionally to the goal and clarify what success means to them.

Question 5

In the GROW model, what does the 'W' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Will/Way Forward

Answer

In the GROW model (Goal, Reality, Options, Will/Way Forward), 'W' represents the client's commitment and concrete next steps.

Life Coaching Practice Test