Coaching Structure 1.1 -1.5

Question 1

3 Core Coaching Skills

Answer 1

Mindful Listening, Open-Ended Inquiry, Perceptive Reflections

Question 2

Purpose of Perceptive Reflections

Answer 2

The purpose of perceptive reflections is to elicit
ideas and conversation in the client which support
change.

Question 3

Prior to a coaching session, the coach does…

Answer 3

Reviews materials, eliminates distractions, and takes time to become mindful and present

Question 4

During the initial session the coach’s aim is

Question 5

Mindful Listening is….

Answer 5

the most important coaching skill, improves quality of conversation between coach and client; critical in building trust and rapport

Question 6

The most important moment of a coaching session is the minute before it begins. How does a coach prepare?

Answer 6

Prepare: Review client assessment results and client communication
2. Get Present: Practice mindfulness, set intention and connect to purpose
3. Get Curious: Consider initial strengths-based inquiries
Summary: Review health history, personality type inventories, health assessments etc.

Question 7

Logistics: Where, when, how is addressed where?

Answer 7

In the coaching agreement. [ (time, durations, payments, boundaries, outside of sessions, violations)]
• Prepare meeting space (consider diversity, cultural issues, arrangements, interruptions)
• Confirm time and location or method of connection
Summary: Confirm the logistics of the coaching relationship prior to the session, repeat before
each session not just first session

Question 8

The Four Agreements of coaching

Answer 8

1. You speak the truth, you say what
   you mean and mean what you say. 2. You are reliable and predictable. 3. You can be counted
   on. 4. You are the ally your purport to be.

Question 9

Session: 30 minute breakdown

Answer 9

● Session opening—7% (two to three minutes)
● Weekly goal review—20% (fi ve to seven minutes)
● Three-month goal review (monthly or so)—
7% (two to three minutes)
● Generative moment—40% (10–12 minutes)
● Goal setting—20% (fi ve to seven minutes)
● Session close—6% (two to three minutes)

Question 10

Session: 40-60 minutes

Answer 10

Allows for more time becomes available for generative collaboration, a deeper dive into the journey of change, for example, shifting change-hindering mindsets to possibility-creating mindsets.

Question 11

In the initial stages of coaching, time is spent exploring what?

Answer 11

Exploring the client’s values, vision, purpose, and priorities.

Question 12

Assessments stimulate reflection and self-awareness.

Other benefits of assessments include:

Answer 12

Trust and rapport; Honoring personality preferences; The written word; and Developing discrepancy.

Question 13

Tools for Exploration

Answer 13

Journaling, Solo time, Bibliocoaching, Life Review, Quieting practice, The Welcome Packet

Question 14

Identify gaps between current state and client’s desired lifestyle/outcomes

Answer 14

by using MI to identify where client is now and where they want to be

Question 15

Discrepancies: Who points out them out? Who develops them? What tool is beneficial?

Answer 15

Client points them out.

Coach develops. Pros/Cons list beneficial [pre-contemplative stage]

Question 16

Which reflections help develop discrepancies?

Answer 16

Simple
Amplified
Double-Sided
Shifted Focus

Question 17

Simple Reflection

Answer 17

Paraphrase and restate without exaggeration, interpretation or distortion

Question 18

Amplified Reflections

Answer 18

Maximizing or minimizing what the clients say in order to invoke disagreement in a direction of change talk. EVOKE Change talk
EX: maximizing or minimizing what the clients say in order to invoke disagreement in a direction of change talk. EVOKE Change talk

Question 19

Double-Sided Reflection

Answer 19

Multiple perspectives
EX: know anyone close to you that has time to exercise, but I also heard you say that exercise makes you feel better.
Client: Yes, but it cuts into my time with family, but I could figure out how to do both though.
Coach: It sounds like you’re feeling discourage because it doesn’t meet your needs for both exercise and family, but it would worthwhile to find a way.

Question 20

Shifted Focus

Answer 20

Redirecting the attention away from resistance evoking client to find another way

Question 21

Explore and clarify client preference for priority areas of focus

Answer 21

Client is ALWAYS the Expert
Coach & client collaborate to determine the focus and agenda for session

Encourage client to speak one or two focus areas

Question 22

Establish or refine client’s specific long-term goals that lead toward desired outcomes

Answer 22

Present tense Vision statement

Question 23

SMART Goals

Answer 23

Specific
Measurable
Action-based
Realistic
Time-bound

Question 24

Why set goals?

Answer 24

Goals affect performance through four mechanisms:
Serve a directive function;
Have an energizing function;
Goals affect persistence; and
Goals affect action indirectly by leading to the arousal, discovery, and/or use of task-relevant
knowledge and strategies

Question 25

Accountability

Answer 25

Client determines how they would like to stay on track between appointments. Change "failure talk to "learning opportunities" Coach should not get attached to outcome

Question 26

Flexible revisiting

Answer 26

``` Revisiting processes in the course of implementing change by: Replanning Reminding Refocusing Reengaging ```

Question 27

Blood Pressure | Hypertension mmHg | Normal

Answer 27

2003 & 2017 | <120 / <80

Question 28

Blood Pressure | Hypertension mmHg | At Risk/Prehypertension

Answer 28

120-139 / 80-89

Question 29

Blood Pressure | Hypertension mmHg | Elevated

Answer 29

120-129/<80

Question 30

Blood Pressure | Hypertension mHg Hypertension

Answer 30

2003 2017 | ≥140 / ≥ 90 ≥130/ ≥ 80

Question 31

``` Waist Circumference Women Low Risk Intermediate High ```

Answer 31

=<31.5" 31.6 - 34.99" => 35"

Question 32

``` Waist Circumference Men Low Risk Intermediate High ```

Answer 32

=< 37" 37.1 -39.9" => 40"

Question 33

Waist to Hip Ratio

Answer 33

Women .85 Men .95

Question 34

Diabetes | Normal

Answer 34

A1C Below 5.7% FPG 99 mg/dL or below OGTT 140 mg/dL or below

Question 35

Diabetes Prediabetes

Answer 35

A1C 5.7 -6.4% FPG 100-126 mg/dL OGTT 140 -199 mg/dL

Question 36

Diabetes

Answer 36

A1C 6.5% FPG 126 mg/dL or above OGTT 200 mg/dl or above

Question 37

BMI

Answer 37

Underweight less than 18.5 Normal 18.5- 24.9 Overweight 25.0- 29.9 Obese 30.0 +

Question 38

Metabolic Syndrome

Answer 38

3 or more or on medication Women Men Large Waistline => 35" =>40" Low HDL =< 50 mg/dL =< 40 mg/dL High BP 130/85 130/85 High FPG >100mg/dL >100 mg/dL High Triglycerides >150 mg/dL >150 mg/dL

Question 39

Optimal Lipid Levels

Answer 39

Total Cholesterol <200 mg/dL LDL (bad) <100 mg/dL HDL (good) =< 60 mg/dL Triglycerides <150 mg/dL Non HDL Cholesterol <130 mg/dL

Question 40

Physical Activity - Adults

Answer 40

at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) to 300 minutes (5 hours) a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) to 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity.

Question 41

Physical Activity - Older Adults

Answer 41

lder adults should do multicomponent physical activity that includes balance training as well as aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities. When older adults cannot do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week because of chronic conditions, they should be as physically active as their abilities and conditions allow.

Question 42

Physical Activity - Women During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period

Answer 42

Women should do at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Preferably, aerobic activity should be spread throughout the week.

Question 43

Physical Activity Adults with Chronic Health Conditions and Adults with Disabilities

Answer 43

150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) to 300 minutes (5 hours) a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) to 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity