WELLCOACHES EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
As role models, it is important for coaches to: - answer- practice self compassion and
self care
Which is an example of close-ended inquiry? - answer- Did you enjoy working on
that goal?
The International Coach Federation's definition of coaching presence includes the
skills of: - answer- being open to not knowing and taking risks
What is the value of supporting a client in learning about their character strengths? -
answer- Top strengths can be leveraged for behavior change
It is important for coaches to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives because -
answer- mindfulness in daily life supports mindfulness during coaching sessions
- answer- is more successful when there is a strong client/coach relationship
The heart of the coaching is: - answer- the relationship
Which describes an expert approach rather than the coach approach? - answer-
Works harder than the client
What is the role of silence in coaching? - answer- It allows the client ample time to
reflect and respond to inquiry and reflection
According to the VIA, which are the most important strengths one can have as a
coach? - answer- All strengths can be valuable to coaching
When it comes to coaching presence, the coach's self-care is important: - answer- to
be a role model and to sustain the energy needed for coaching
When coaches are mindful during a coaching session, they: - answer- notice what's
happening in the present moment
What are open-ended inquiries? - answer- Questions that invite a narrative answer
What statement best describes the impact of coaching on the coach? - answer- The
coach and the client both grow through the relationship and the conversations
To use mindfulness well during coaching session, coaches need to: - answer-
practice mindfulness in their own lives
What is the role of "positive regard" in coaching? - answer- Coaches champion the
strengths and potential in their clients
, Which statement would be appropriate to include in a coaching contract? - answer- I
will acknowledge when my client has an issue that is outside my scope of knowledge
and skill and recommend other avenues
When it comes to listening during coaching conversations, coaches need to: -
answer- listens for energy, emotions, feelings, and needs
When coaches "listen until they don't exist", they: - answer- set aside their own
agendas in order to pay full attention to the client's agendas
Which of the following energies support coaching presence? - answer- Calm
confidence
It is recommended that coaches experience coaching in order to: - answer- better
understand the perspective, process, and emotions a client goes through
In the Wellcoaches protocol, a majority of time in an ongoing coaching session is
spent: - answer- in the generative moment
what is the result of self-determination in a client? - answer- 1. greater persistence in
moving towards goals
2. more flexibility in creating and considering options
3. more interest and enjoyment in pursuing goals
4. all of the above
Which of the following is a character strength? - answer- self-regulation
What is the purpose of perceptive reflections? - answer- Enable the client to hear
what they are saying
Coaching presence is: - answer- a way of being with people that facilitates
movement and growth through connection
Humor has no place in the coaching relationship because: - answer- This is an
untrue statement. Humor is part of the coaching presence.
The coaching partnership is unique because: - answer- the total focus is on what the
client wants to achieve
What is the connection between character strengths and coaching presence? -
answer- Character strengths support coaching presence
What is the role of self-determination in coaching? - answer- A self-determined
coach has a greater sense of confidence in their ability to achieve the goals of their
choosing, with appropriate support systems
Which of the following is the best example of an affirmation? - answer- You were
resilient and tenacious in approaching the nutrition goal
AND ANSWERS
As role models, it is important for coaches to: - answer- practice self compassion and
self care
Which is an example of close-ended inquiry? - answer- Did you enjoy working on
that goal?
The International Coach Federation's definition of coaching presence includes the
skills of: - answer- being open to not knowing and taking risks
What is the value of supporting a client in learning about their character strengths? -
answer- Top strengths can be leveraged for behavior change
It is important for coaches to cultivate mindfulness in their daily lives because -
answer- mindfulness in daily life supports mindfulness during coaching sessions
- answer- is more successful when there is a strong client/coach relationship
The heart of the coaching is: - answer- the relationship
Which describes an expert approach rather than the coach approach? - answer-
Works harder than the client
What is the role of silence in coaching? - answer- It allows the client ample time to
reflect and respond to inquiry and reflection
According to the VIA, which are the most important strengths one can have as a
coach? - answer- All strengths can be valuable to coaching
When it comes to coaching presence, the coach's self-care is important: - answer- to
be a role model and to sustain the energy needed for coaching
When coaches are mindful during a coaching session, they: - answer- notice what's
happening in the present moment
What are open-ended inquiries? - answer- Questions that invite a narrative answer
What statement best describes the impact of coaching on the coach? - answer- The
coach and the client both grow through the relationship and the conversations
To use mindfulness well during coaching session, coaches need to: - answer-
practice mindfulness in their own lives
What is the role of "positive regard" in coaching? - answer- Coaches champion the
strengths and potential in their clients
, Which statement would be appropriate to include in a coaching contract? - answer- I
will acknowledge when my client has an issue that is outside my scope of knowledge
and skill and recommend other avenues
When it comes to listening during coaching conversations, coaches need to: -
answer- listens for energy, emotions, feelings, and needs
When coaches "listen until they don't exist", they: - answer- set aside their own
agendas in order to pay full attention to the client's agendas
Which of the following energies support coaching presence? - answer- Calm
confidence
It is recommended that coaches experience coaching in order to: - answer- better
understand the perspective, process, and emotions a client goes through
In the Wellcoaches protocol, a majority of time in an ongoing coaching session is
spent: - answer- in the generative moment
what is the result of self-determination in a client? - answer- 1. greater persistence in
moving towards goals
2. more flexibility in creating and considering options
3. more interest and enjoyment in pursuing goals
4. all of the above
Which of the following is a character strength? - answer- self-regulation
What is the purpose of perceptive reflections? - answer- Enable the client to hear
what they are saying
Coaching presence is: - answer- a way of being with people that facilitates
movement and growth through connection
Humor has no place in the coaching relationship because: - answer- This is an
untrue statement. Humor is part of the coaching presence.
The coaching partnership is unique because: - answer- the total focus is on what the
client wants to achieve
What is the connection between character strengths and coaching presence? -
answer- Character strengths support coaching presence
What is the role of self-determination in coaching? - answer- A self-determined
coach has a greater sense of confidence in their ability to achieve the goals of their
choosing, with appropriate support systems
Which of the following is the best example of an affirmation? - answer- You were
resilient and tenacious in approaching the nutrition goal
