Intro To Coaching

Question 1

Why is the first coaching session critical?

Answer 1

It is critical for establishing long-lasting trust and rapport.

Question 2

What is a suitable focus for the first coaching session?

Answer 2

An annual wellness planning session.

Question 3

How much time should be allocated for the first session?

Answer 3

At least 60 - 75 minutes.

Question 4

What should be reviewed before the session?

Answer 4

The Well-being Assessment.

Question 5

List three key coaching skills to practice before the session.

Answer 5

• Mindful Listening
• Open inquiry
• Perceptive Reflection

Question 6

What is the purpose of formulating initial, strengths-based inquiries?

Answer 6

To guide the coaching conversation effectively.

Question 7

What should be included in the session opening?

Answer 7

• Welcome and thank you
• Review the Session Agenda
• Introduction of coach

Question 8

What should the coach thank the client for during the session opening?

Answer 8

Completing the well-being assessment.

Question 9

What are the components of the session agenda?

Answer 9

• Introduction of coach
• Confirm client’s expectations and priorities
• Gather additional information
• Create wellness vision
• Design goals

Question 10

What should the coach share during the introduction?

Answer 10

Personal passion, credentials, and experience.

Question 11

What should be clarified regarding coaching during expectation setting?

Answer 11

What coaching is and what coaching is not.

Question 12

What confidentiality aspects should be discussed?

Answer 12

Confidentiality and record keeping.

Question 13

What expectations should be clarified regarding session logistics?

Answer 13

• Payments
• Scheduling
• Rescheduling
• Length of sessions

Question 14

What questions should be asked after confirming the well-being assessment?

Answer 14

• What questions do you have?
• What insights did you gain?

Question 15

What medical history aspects should be discussed?

Answer 15

Need for physician release, if applicable.

Question 16

What is the value of creating a wellness vision?

Answer 16

It is a compelling statement of who you are and what health-promoting behaviors you want to do consistently.

Question 17

What questions should be asked to identify client strengths?

Answer 17

• What are your success stories?
• What gives you pride?
• What qualities do you most appreciate about yourself?

Question 18

What should be explored regarding the client’s current situation?

Answer 18

What is most important to the client right now.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: A vision is a compelling statement of who you are and what _______.

Answer 19

[health-promoting, life-giving behaviors you want to do consistently]

Question 20

What should be discovered about the client’s motivators?

Answer 20

The benefits of making changes now and the driving force behind the desire to change.

Question 21

How can a client visualize their wellness vision?

Answer 21

By describing the most important elements, what their vision looks like, how they would look and feel at their ideal level of wellness, and what kind of person they want to be regarding health and wellbeing.

Question 22

What previous experiences should be explored?

Answer 22

The client’s best experiences with the key elements of their vision, particularly times when they felt alive and fully engaged.

Question 23

What strengths and values should be identified?

Answer 23

What the client values most about their life, the values their wellness vision supports, and the strengths they can draw on to realize their vision.

Question 24

What structures should be explored for success?

Answer 24

The people, resources, systems, and environments that can help the client realize their vision and meet challenges.

Question 25

What strategies should be brainstormed?

Answer 25

Effective strategies to help realize the vision and address anticipated challenges, including discussing multiple possibilities.

Question 26

What should be done after reflecting on the client's vision?

Answer 26

Summarize what the client has said and collaborate on a first draft statement that captures their vision meaningfully.

Question 27

What commitment should the client make?

Answer 27

The client should state and commit to their vision.

Question 28

What is the purpose of setting three-month goals?

Answer 28

To explain the nature and value of setting three-month goals.

Question 29

What should be brainstormed to achieve the wellness vision?

Answer 29

Actions that would lead to the achievement of the wellness vision.

Question 30

What should the client choose after brainstorming actions?

Answer 30

Three of the actions that are most important to pursue.

Question 31

What needs to be confirmed regarding the chosen actions?

Answer 31

The connection of the actions to the wellness vision.

Question 32

How should actions be translated?

Answer 32

Into SMART behavioral goals.

Question 33

What is the first step in designing the first week's goals?

Answer 33

Ask the client to choose a goal that is important.

Question 34

What should be explored to ensure success?

Answer 34

The structures (people, resources, systems, and environments) needed.

Question 35

What should the client be assisted in designing?

Answer 35

A SMART behavioral goal.

Question 36

What tool can be used to improve the client's confidence?

Answer 36

The confidence ruler.

Question 37

What should the client do after using the confidence ruler?

Answer 37

Restate the goal.

Question 38

What should be affirmed to the client?

Answer 38

The client's ability to achieve the goal.

Question 39

What should be expressed at the session close?

Answer 39

Appreciation for the client's work.

Question 40

What should be discovered and reflected upon?

Answer 40

What the client learned.

Question 41

What feedback should be asked for at the session close?

Answer 41

How future coaching sessions would best support the client's path.

Question 42

What should be scheduled at the end of the session?

Answer 42

The next session.