WELLCOACHES CERT. EXAM-1-5
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is true about negative emotions in clients - ANSWER-Naming negative
emotions calms the amygdala and activates the problem-solving area of the brain
The expert hat is - ANSWER-An approach to coaching which leads with information
and education
What is an empathy reflection - ANSWER-An attempt to guess what clients may be
feeling and needing
Which of the following is a character strength - ANSWER-self-regulation
According to VIA, which are the most important strengths one can have as a coach -
ANSWER-All strengths can be valuable
Coach Approach suggests - ANSWER-Clients are working at least as hard as the
coach, talking more, and finding answers for themselves
Example of an affirmation - ANSWER-"You demonstrated courage in trying that new
goal"
The coaching partnership is unique because - ANSWER-the total focus is on what
the client wants to achieve
What is the potential pitfall of high self-esteem - ANSWER-Increased focus on social
comparison
As role models, it is important for coaches to - ANSWER-Practice self-compassion
and self-care
It is recommended that coaches experience coaching in order to - ANSWER-Better
understand the perspective, process, and emotions a client goes through
And overload in negative emotions can - ANSWER-Hamper curiosity and creativity
What is the value in positive emotions - ANSWER-They improve attention, open-
mindedness and creativity
The heart of the coaching is - ANSWER-relationship
What is the role of self-determination in coaching - ANSWER-A self-determined
client has a greater sense of confidence in their ability to achieve the goals of their
choosing, with appropriate support systems
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is true about negative emotions in clients - ANSWER-Naming negative
emotions calms the amygdala and activates the problem-solving area of the brain
The expert hat is - ANSWER-An approach to coaching which leads with information
and education
What is an empathy reflection - ANSWER-An attempt to guess what clients may be
feeling and needing
Which of the following is a character strength - ANSWER-self-regulation
According to VIA, which are the most important strengths one can have as a coach -
ANSWER-All strengths can be valuable
Coach Approach suggests - ANSWER-Clients are working at least as hard as the
coach, talking more, and finding answers for themselves
Example of an affirmation - ANSWER-"You demonstrated courage in trying that new
goal"
The coaching partnership is unique because - ANSWER-the total focus is on what
the client wants to achieve
What is the potential pitfall of high self-esteem - ANSWER-Increased focus on social
comparison
As role models, it is important for coaches to - ANSWER-Practice self-compassion
and self-care
It is recommended that coaches experience coaching in order to - ANSWER-Better
understand the perspective, process, and emotions a client goes through
And overload in negative emotions can - ANSWER-Hamper curiosity and creativity
What is the value in positive emotions - ANSWER-They improve attention, open-
mindedness and creativity
The heart of the coaching is - ANSWER-relationship
What is the role of self-determination in coaching - ANSWER-A self-determined
client has a greater sense of confidence in their ability to achieve the goals of their
choosing, with appropriate support systems
