Being Skills
Questions
Coaching Presence
Being Skills & Strengths
Coaching Relationship
100
Provide an example of an affirmation
You are great at bringing a positive attitude to our session today!
100
What is an open ended question?
One that encourages more than a single worded answer; more in depth
100
What is coaching presence?
- A way of being with a client to facilitate growth

- How the coach acts during a coaching session


100
List 7 out of the 24 Signature Strengths
creativity, bravery, love, citizenship, forgiveness, appreciation of beauty, curiosity
100
What type of physical activity is the coaching relationship compared to?
A dance
200
What is mindfulness?
nonjudgmental awareness of what is happening in the present moment
200
What is the difference between open and closed ended questions?
Closed ended can be answered by "yes" or "no"

Open ended require more thought and more than a simple one-word answer

200
being skilled = __ __
Coaching presence
200
List 7 other Signature Strengths that were not yet mentioned
open mindedness, persistence, kindness, fairness, humility, gratitude, integrity 
200
List the three core coaching skills.
Mindful listening, Open-ended inquiry, Perceptive Reflections
300
What is empathy?
being understanding of another person's experience
300

What is an example of an open ended question?

In the past, how have you overcome an obstacle in your life?


300
Describe how being empathetic with a client can facilitate their growth
The client will feel as if the coach understands what they are saying and can relate to it; and therefore, coach them efficiently with their behavior change.
300
List the last 10 Signature Strengths that were not yet mentioned.
social intelligence, leadership, prudence, hope, love of learning, vitality, self-control, humor, perspective, spirituality
300
List at least 6 listening behaviors a coach can implement.
attending, eye contact, body language/position, facial expression, voice tone, voice volume, space, removing distractions
400
Why is it important to be "warm" as a coach?
generates full engagement

a sincere desire to connect with another human being

400

Is the following an open or closed ended question:

What is your best quality?


Closed

400
In what ways is coaching presence conveyed?
Word choice, phrasing, pace, body language, facial expressions, and intonation
400
What being skill is tied to these strengths: vitality, humor, gratitude, curiosity, love of learning, bravery, persistence, appreciation of beauty and excellence
Zest
400
What are ways a coach can build trust and rapport? 

(5 out of 8 listed in the book)

no judgement, empathy, role model, slowing down, under-promise and over-deliver, allowing the client to find the answer, confidentiality, authenticity

500
What are 7 of the 9 "being skills"?
Mindfulness, empathy, warmth, affirmation, calm, zest, playfulness, courage, and authenticity
500
What is one thing you should avoid doing when questioning a client?

Rapid fire, re-stating the question, stacking questions

500

What is the ability to be fully conscious and create spontaneous relationship with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible and confident?

the ICF core coaching competency
500
Name the 6 virtues that categorize the 24 Signature Strengths
Wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transendence
500

What type of reflection is this case? 

Ex: "I think I heard you say you are really tired of the way you feel about your health and want to do something about it"

simple reflection
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