wellcoaches ch 2 Exam Questions And Answers

Define the coaching relationship, the 'heart of coaching" - ANS a trusting, authentic, and connected bond b/w coach and client by def: ensuring a safe space and supportive relationship for personal growth, discover, and transformation. Effect: the client is open to sharing and receiving, the client sees the coach as an advocate key elements: mutual respect and acceptance, confidence and reassurance. the client feels safe to share fears without judgment from the coach Coaching Competency: Co-creating the Relationship - ANS How: establishing trust and intimacy by -showing genuine concern for client's welfare -establishes clear agreements and keeps promises -demonstrates respect for client's perceptions, learning styles, personal being -provides ongoing support and champions for new behaviors and actions..including risk taking and fear of failure -asks permission to coach client in sensitive, new areas The heart of the definition of coaches is: - ANS relationship..humans are fundamentally motivated by a need to belong, to form and maintain personal attachments, and they seek frequent positive interaction within the context of long-term caring relationship A relationship deemed positive at the beginning of the engagement leads to - ANS subsequent positive outcomes..first most important factor in positive outcomes second most important factors in positive outcomes.. - ANS personal characteristics of the coach..being empathetic, inspiring confidence, appearing competent, his/her own positive mental health, & the ability of the coach to operate from the client's value system A respectful, collaborative, client centered coaching relationship also supports... - ANS self determination, relatedness supports self-determination What are the skills for establishing trust and building rapport within a coaching relationship? - ANS 1. Hold unconditional positive regard 2. show empathy 3. be a humble role model 4. slow down 5. under-promise and over-deliver 6. the client finds the answers as far as is possible 7. confidentiality is crucial 8. be authentic What is mindfulness? - ANS mindfulness is the nonjudgemental awarenesses of what is happening in the present moment...coaches ask questions, give feedback, and co-create assignments that increase client mindfulness..it is a way of breaking free of moving on autopilot What strategy can a coach employ to facilitate mindfulness - ANS 1. a working space with minimal distractions 2. give clients' mindfulness exercises..e.g., a raisin 3. practicing mindfulness themselves by being aware of their own feelings, opinions, and worries before the session..recognize their own emotional response by noticing their feelings and setting them aside..say to yourself ..I am grateful for this opportunity to make difference What are 3 Coaching skills found across all models of coaching - ANS 1. mindful listening 2. open-ended inquiry 3. perceptive reflections What are additional tools for developing the coaching relationship? - ANS Connect the building of strong relationships to self determination theory - ANS