WELLCOACHES LESSONS 1-4 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Coaching Presence - Correct Answers -a) a way of being with people that facilitates
movement and growth through connection
b) being able to read the clients mind through informed hunches
c) a way of doing things with people that they appreciate
d) having the right strategies for masterful coaching
The coaching partnership is unique because: - Correct Answers -a) clients want to be
motivated by being instructed on what to do
b) the total focus is on what the client wants to achieve
c) the relationship is best when the coach brings strong expertise
d) the coach sets the goals so the client gets the best outcome
It is important for coaches to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives because: - Correct
Answers -a) it is important to be able to multi-task
b) mindfulness in daily life supports mindfulness during coaching sessions
c) they get ideas on how clients can practice mindfulness in their daily lives
d) it's a worthwhile thing to do that takes little time or effort
Which of the following energies support coaching presence? - Correct Answers -a)
client expectation
b) courageous demands
c) calm confidence
d) both objective and subjective opinions
The ICF's definition of coaching presence includes the skills of: - Correct Answers -a)
being ready to provide accurate and thorough advice when the situation calls for it
b) being open to not knowing and taking risks
c) having an agenda and sticking to it
d) setting clear boundaries in the coaching agreement
What is the connection between character strengths and coaching presence? - Correct
Answers -a) coaching presence is the opposite of character strengths
b) character strengths are identical with coaching presence
c) coaching presence is the foundation of character strengths
d) character strengths support coaching presence
When coaches are mindful during a coaching session, they: - Correct Answers -a)
notice what's happening in the present moment
, B) analyze what's happening in the present moment
c) question what's happening in the present moment
d) evaluate what's happening in the present moment
The heart of coaching is: - Correct Answers -a) results
b) rigor
c) relationship
d) responsibility
What are open-ended inquiries? - Correct Answers -a) Q's that are vague and
undefined, allowing the client to go where they want in the conversation
b) Q's that invite a narrative answer
c) Q's that introduce a new topic
d) Q's that take a long time to explain
what is the role of "positive regard" in coaching? - Correct Answers -a) coaches affirm
clients when they set a goal the coach believes is appropriate
b) coaches champion the strengths and potential in their clients
c) coaches cheerlead their clients when they achieve their goals
d) coaches are careful to not make clients dependent upon their affirmations
What is the value of supporting a client in learning about their character strengths? -
Correct Answers -a) the client can learn to improve their creativity
b) the bottom 3 strengths can be improved
c) top strengths can be leveraged for behavior change
d) top strengths come naturally and do not need to be focused on
It is recommended that coaches experience coaching in order to: - Correct Answers -a)
have a good friend who is a coach
b) better understand the perspective, process, and emotions a client goes through
c) see how other coaches "walk their talk"
d) support other coaches
What is the purpose of perceptive reflections - Correct Answers -a) suggesting what to
do
b) making the case for change
c) enabling the client to hear what they are saying
d) reassuring the client that they have what it takes to succeed
n the WC protocol, a majority of time in an ongoing coaching session is spent: - Correct
Answers -a) setting goals
b) generative moment
c) reviewing progress
d)discussing risk factors
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Coaching Presence - Correct Answers -a) a way of being with people that facilitates
movement and growth through connection
b) being able to read the clients mind through informed hunches
c) a way of doing things with people that they appreciate
d) having the right strategies for masterful coaching
The coaching partnership is unique because: - Correct Answers -a) clients want to be
motivated by being instructed on what to do
b) the total focus is on what the client wants to achieve
c) the relationship is best when the coach brings strong expertise
d) the coach sets the goals so the client gets the best outcome
It is important for coaches to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives because: - Correct
Answers -a) it is important to be able to multi-task
b) mindfulness in daily life supports mindfulness during coaching sessions
c) they get ideas on how clients can practice mindfulness in their daily lives
d) it's a worthwhile thing to do that takes little time or effort
Which of the following energies support coaching presence? - Correct Answers -a)
client expectation
b) courageous demands
c) calm confidence
d) both objective and subjective opinions
The ICF's definition of coaching presence includes the skills of: - Correct Answers -a)
being ready to provide accurate and thorough advice when the situation calls for it
b) being open to not knowing and taking risks
c) having an agenda and sticking to it
d) setting clear boundaries in the coaching agreement
What is the connection between character strengths and coaching presence? - Correct
Answers -a) coaching presence is the opposite of character strengths
b) character strengths are identical with coaching presence
c) coaching presence is the foundation of character strengths
d) character strengths support coaching presence
When coaches are mindful during a coaching session, they: - Correct Answers -a)
notice what's happening in the present moment
, B) analyze what's happening in the present moment
c) question what's happening in the present moment
d) evaluate what's happening in the present moment
The heart of coaching is: - Correct Answers -a) results
b) rigor
c) relationship
d) responsibility
What are open-ended inquiries? - Correct Answers -a) Q's that are vague and
undefined, allowing the client to go where they want in the conversation
b) Q's that invite a narrative answer
c) Q's that introduce a new topic
d) Q's that take a long time to explain
what is the role of "positive regard" in coaching? - Correct Answers -a) coaches affirm
clients when they set a goal the coach believes is appropriate
b) coaches champion the strengths and potential in their clients
c) coaches cheerlead their clients when they achieve their goals
d) coaches are careful to not make clients dependent upon their affirmations
What is the value of supporting a client in learning about their character strengths? -
Correct Answers -a) the client can learn to improve their creativity
b) the bottom 3 strengths can be improved
c) top strengths can be leveraged for behavior change
d) top strengths come naturally and do not need to be focused on
It is recommended that coaches experience coaching in order to: - Correct Answers -a)
have a good friend who is a coach
b) better understand the perspective, process, and emotions a client goes through
c) see how other coaches "walk their talk"
d) support other coaches
What is the purpose of perceptive reflections - Correct Answers -a) suggesting what to
do
b) making the case for change
c) enabling the client to hear what they are saying
d) reassuring the client that they have what it takes to succeed
n the WC protocol, a majority of time in an ongoing coaching session is spent: - Correct
Answers -a) setting goals
b) generative moment
c) reviewing progress
d)discussing risk factors
