Life Coaching Goal Setting and Action Planning

Question 1

Which framework is commonly used in life coaching to help clients set effective goals?

Accepted Answer

SMART goals

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SWOT analysis

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PEST analysis

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BCG matrix

Question 2

What is a 'stretch goal' in the context of life coaching?

Accepted Answer

A goal slightly beyond the client's current comfort zone that promotes growth

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A goal that is impossible to achieve

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A goal focused on physical fitness

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A goal set by the coach rather than the client

Question 3

In life coaching, what is the purpose of an 'action plan'?

Accepted Answer

To outline specific steps the client will take to achieve their goals

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To document the coach's credentials

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To evaluate the coach's performance

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To record the client's personal history

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'backward planning' in goal setting?

Accepted Answer

Starting from the desired end result and working backward to identify necessary steps

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Reviewing past failures to avoid repeating them

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Setting goals based on past achievements only

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Planning with a focus on what the client does not want

Question 5

What role does accountability play in a life coaching action plan?

Accepted Answer

It creates a structure that helps the client follow through on commitments

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It replaces the need for intrinsic motivation

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It ensures the client reports failures to their employer

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It transfers responsibility for outcomes to the coach

Question 6

Which tool is often used in coaching to help clients prioritize goals when they have many competing objectives?

Accepted Answer

The Wheel of Life

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Gantt charts

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PERT diagrams

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Six Sigma mapping