QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔What is the potential risk of self-disclosure in coaching? - ✔✔It may raise concerns
for the client or lead to feelings of disappointment if not well-received.
✔✔What is the goal of sharing thematic stories in coaching? - ✔✔To connect with
clients through shared experiences and provide inspiration.
✔✔What does the term 'content-congruent' refer to in coaching? - ✔✔Sharing stories
that are relevant and enhance the coaching relationship.
✔✔What is the significance of transparency in coaching? - ✔✔It builds trust and
authenticity in the coaching relationship.
✔✔What should coaches avoid during self-disclosure? - ✔✔Constant self-discussion
that shifts focus away from the client's needs.
, ✔✔What constitutes permission for a coach to provide information? - ✔✔When a client
asks specific questions like 'What do you think I should do?' or 'How do people lose
weight?'
✔✔What is the primary focus of a coach when providing advice? - ✔✔To prioritize and
evoke the client's solutions while recognizing their autonomy.
✔✔What is the Elicit-Provide-Elicit strategy? - ✔✔A method for information exchange
that involves asking permission, providing information, and checking for understanding.
✔✔What should a coach do before providing information? - ✔✔Elicit the client's needs
and clarify what information they want.
✔✔What is a key aspect of the 'Provide' step in the Elicit-Provide-Elicit strategy? -
✔✔To present information in manageable doses and in clear, everyday language.
✔✔What does 'immediacy' refer to in coaching? - ✔✔The awareness and reactions to
what is currently happening in the conversation.
✔✔What are the three types of immediacy in coaching? - ✔✔Coach-centered
immediacy, client-centered immediacy, and relationship-centered immediacy.
✔✔What is coach-centered immediacy? - ✔✔When a coach shares their immediate
thoughts or feelings in the present moment.
✔✔What is client-centered immediacy? - ✔✔When a coach shares their current
perception of the client to enhance self-awareness or address issues.
✔✔What is relationship-centered immediacy? - ✔✔Addressing the relationship itself to
assess strengths and needs when complex emotions impede progress.
✔✔How should a coach respond to a client's request for information? - ✔✔By first
acknowledging the client's autonomy and asking for permission to provide information.
✔✔What is the role of a coach in the information exchange process? - ✔✔To facilitate
the client's understanding and support their autonomy rather than just delivering advice.
✔✔What should a coach avoid when providing information? - ✔✔Using jargon and
overwhelming the client with too much information at once.
✔✔What is the importance of checking in with clients after providing information? -
✔✔To ensure they understand and can process the information given.