Macro Coach Certification Client Relationship Building & Communication 3

Question 1

A client communicates primarily through short text messages and rarely elaborates. The coach should:

Accepted Answer

Adapt communication style and use targeted closed questions to gather needed information

Answer

Adapting to the client's natural communication style improves engagement and information quality.

Question 2

When a client reports feeling judged by their coach's food comments, the appropriate response is to:

Accepted Answer

Apologize, ask what specifically felt judgmental, and adjust communication going forward

Answer

Seeking clarification and committing to adjustment demonstrates accountability and strengthens the coaching relationship.

Question 3

Which listening technique involves paraphrasing what a client said to confirm understanding?

Accepted Answer

Reflective listening

Answer

Reflective listening involves mirroring the client's words or meaning to confirm accurate understanding and show empathy.

Question 4

A client is considering quitting their program after 3 weeks due to slow results. The coach's BEST response is to:

Accepted Answer

Review expectations set at intake and highlight non-scale victories alongside timeline education

Answer

Reconnecting the client to original expectations and broadening success metrics addresses frustration more effectively than reactive adjustments.

Question 5

Confidentiality in macro coaching means:

Accepted Answer

Never sharing client information without explicit consent, except when legally required

Answer

Professional confidentiality protects all client information and is only broken in legally mandated situations.

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