WELLCOACHES KEY COACHING
CONCEPTS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Client learning modes and styles - ANSWER-Myers briggs and disc showcase
learning styles.
What is Coaching - ANSWER-Helping people achieve a higher level of well-being
and performance in life and work. Growth promoting relationship. partnership with
clients that inspires and supports them to maximize personal/professional potential.
Facilitate and empower client to achieve self-determined goals related to
health/wellness. Collaborative and co-creative partners. Partner in figuring out point
B and co-navigating journey on how to get there.
What does coaching elicit? - ANSWER-Autonomous motivation, increases capacity
to change, facilitates change process through visioning, goal-setting, and
accountability.
When did industry of coaching begin - ANSWER-More than 25 years ago, focused
initially on executive, business, and life-coaching. Have graduated more than 50,000
coaches worldwide. Health coaching began later addressing physical and well-being.
What do coaches honor in the client? - ANSWER-The client as the expert in his or
her life and work, every client has potential to be creative and resourceful in order to
fully self-actualize.
What is the coach's responsibility - ANSWER-1. Discover, clarify, align with what
client wants to achieve 2. Encourage client self-discovery 3. Elicit collaborative and
client-generated solutions and strategies 4. Hold client responsible and accountable.
Successful coaching takes place when - ANSWER-Coaches apply clearly defined
knowledge and skills so that clients mobilize internal strengths and external
resources for sustainable change.
What do coaches help clients do? - ANSWER-Enhance self-motivation, self-
regulation, leverage strengths, navigate a journey of change, build other
psychological resources needed to change for good, including mindfulness/self-
awareness/positivity/hope/optimism.
What is the approach that successful coaches take? - ANSWER-More evocative,
less didactic approach. More listening than talking, more reflecting than commenting.
Not advising clients on how to solve problems, not educating, not analyzing.
Occasionally a part of coaching, not primary purpose of coaching. They facilitate
client's own self-discovery, and forward momentum.
Coaches don't: - ANSWER-Give answers to clients.
,Outcomes delivered by coaches include - ANSWER-1. Increased self-awareness
and knowledge 2. Increased personal responsibility 3. Acquisition of new knowledge
and skills 4. Attainment of personal and professional goals 5. Sustainable behavior
change 6. Increased life satisfaction 7. Increased self-efficacy 8. Developed sense of
purpose and meaning 9. Becoming one's best self.
What % of US healthcare costs associated with lifestyle related chronic diseases? -
ANSWER-75%.
Fewer than X% of adults engage in top health behaviors and only X% of adults are
thriving - ANSWER-5% and 20%.
Positive health behaviors - ANSWER-1
Healthcare costs associated with lifestyle related chronic diseases - ANSWER-75%
Percentage of adults engaging in top health behaviors - ANSWER-5%
Percentage of adults thriving - ANSWER-20%
New medical domain for preventing chronic conditions - ANSWER-Lifestyle
medicine, American College of lifestyle medicine
Importance of the 'expert approach' - ANSWER-Vital when one is facing an
immediate health crisis or considering surgery; not ideal for weight loss, stress
reduction, or developing a positive mindset.
Shift needed in the field of health and wellness - ANSWER-From an emphasis on
diagnosis and fixing what's not working to an emphasis on strengths and
opportunities, building on what's working.
Adapting approach based on client learning style - ANSWER-Helps with effective
and efficient efforts.
Approach to clients - ANSWER-Each client is a unique individual, supporting their
journey to find the formula that best fits their genetics, history, capacity, and way of
life.
Type of habits clients need to develop - ANSWER-Wellness, health, and fitness habit
portfolio tailored to personal circumstances and capacities.
Coaches' focus - ANSWER-Building self-efficacy and autonomy.
Coaches' training - ANSWER-1. Accept and meet clients where they are today 2.
Ask clients to take charge 3. Guide clients in mindful thinking, feeling, and doing
work 4. Help clients define a higher purpose for health and wellbeing 5. Uncover a
client's natural impulse to be well 6. Support clients in tapping into their innate
fighting spirit 7. Address mental and physical health together 8. Assist clients to draw
their own health and wellness blueprint 9. Encourage clients to set and achieve
, realistic goals 10. Harness strengths to overcome obstacles 11. Reframe obstacles
as opportunities to learn and grow 12. Enable clients to build a support team 13.
Inspire and challenge clients to go beyond what they would do alone.
Coaches' approach with clients - ANSWER-Collaborate and partner rather than
showing up as experts who primarily analyze problems, give advice, prescribe
solutions, recommend goals, develop strategies, teach new skills, or provide
education.
Client's role in the coach approach - ANSWER-1. The decision maker and to grow
into the expert on the path forward as well as the evaluator of success.
Personal Responsibility - ANSWER-Encouraging individuals to take ownership of
their actions and decisions.
Reflective Thinking - ANSWER-The process of analyzing and evaluating one's
thoughts and experiences.
Self-Discovery - ANSWER-The journey of understanding oneself, including
strengths, values, and motivations.
Self-Efficacy - ANSWER-The belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or
accomplish a task.
Client-Originated Visions - ANSWER-Goals and aspirations that are defined and
created by the client themselves.
Expert Approach - ANSWER-A coaching style where the coach acts as an authority,
defines the agenda, and feels responsible for the client's health.
Coach Approach - ANSWER-A collaborative style where the coach partners with the
client, facilitating change and focusing on the client's agenda.
Engaging in Coaching Inquiries - ANSWER-Asking powerful and insightful questions
to promote reflection and discovery.
Using Reflections - ANSWER-Mirroring what the coach hears to enhance
understanding and connection.
Listening with Empathy and Curiosity - ANSWER-Fully engaging with the client's
narrative to understand their perspective.
Discovering Strengths - ANSWER-Helping clients identify their personal strengths
and capabilities.
Clarifying Values - ANSWER-Assisting clients in understanding what is most
important to them.
Increasing Awareness - ANSWER-Enhancing clients' understanding of themselves
and their situations.
CONCEPTS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Client learning modes and styles - ANSWER-Myers briggs and disc showcase
learning styles.
What is Coaching - ANSWER-Helping people achieve a higher level of well-being
and performance in life and work. Growth promoting relationship. partnership with
clients that inspires and supports them to maximize personal/professional potential.
Facilitate and empower client to achieve self-determined goals related to
health/wellness. Collaborative and co-creative partners. Partner in figuring out point
B and co-navigating journey on how to get there.
What does coaching elicit? - ANSWER-Autonomous motivation, increases capacity
to change, facilitates change process through visioning, goal-setting, and
accountability.
When did industry of coaching begin - ANSWER-More than 25 years ago, focused
initially on executive, business, and life-coaching. Have graduated more than 50,000
coaches worldwide. Health coaching began later addressing physical and well-being.
What do coaches honor in the client? - ANSWER-The client as the expert in his or
her life and work, every client has potential to be creative and resourceful in order to
fully self-actualize.
What is the coach's responsibility - ANSWER-1. Discover, clarify, align with what
client wants to achieve 2. Encourage client self-discovery 3. Elicit collaborative and
client-generated solutions and strategies 4. Hold client responsible and accountable.
Successful coaching takes place when - ANSWER-Coaches apply clearly defined
knowledge and skills so that clients mobilize internal strengths and external
resources for sustainable change.
What do coaches help clients do? - ANSWER-Enhance self-motivation, self-
regulation, leverage strengths, navigate a journey of change, build other
psychological resources needed to change for good, including mindfulness/self-
awareness/positivity/hope/optimism.
What is the approach that successful coaches take? - ANSWER-More evocative,
less didactic approach. More listening than talking, more reflecting than commenting.
Not advising clients on how to solve problems, not educating, not analyzing.
Occasionally a part of coaching, not primary purpose of coaching. They facilitate
client's own self-discovery, and forward momentum.
Coaches don't: - ANSWER-Give answers to clients.
,Outcomes delivered by coaches include - ANSWER-1. Increased self-awareness
and knowledge 2. Increased personal responsibility 3. Acquisition of new knowledge
and skills 4. Attainment of personal and professional goals 5. Sustainable behavior
change 6. Increased life satisfaction 7. Increased self-efficacy 8. Developed sense of
purpose and meaning 9. Becoming one's best self.
What % of US healthcare costs associated with lifestyle related chronic diseases? -
ANSWER-75%.
Fewer than X% of adults engage in top health behaviors and only X% of adults are
thriving - ANSWER-5% and 20%.
Positive health behaviors - ANSWER-1
Healthcare costs associated with lifestyle related chronic diseases - ANSWER-75%
Percentage of adults engaging in top health behaviors - ANSWER-5%
Percentage of adults thriving - ANSWER-20%
New medical domain for preventing chronic conditions - ANSWER-Lifestyle
medicine, American College of lifestyle medicine
Importance of the 'expert approach' - ANSWER-Vital when one is facing an
immediate health crisis or considering surgery; not ideal for weight loss, stress
reduction, or developing a positive mindset.
Shift needed in the field of health and wellness - ANSWER-From an emphasis on
diagnosis and fixing what's not working to an emphasis on strengths and
opportunities, building on what's working.
Adapting approach based on client learning style - ANSWER-Helps with effective
and efficient efforts.
Approach to clients - ANSWER-Each client is a unique individual, supporting their
journey to find the formula that best fits their genetics, history, capacity, and way of
life.
Type of habits clients need to develop - ANSWER-Wellness, health, and fitness habit
portfolio tailored to personal circumstances and capacities.
Coaches' focus - ANSWER-Building self-efficacy and autonomy.
Coaches' training - ANSWER-1. Accept and meet clients where they are today 2.
Ask clients to take charge 3. Guide clients in mindful thinking, feeling, and doing
work 4. Help clients define a higher purpose for health and wellbeing 5. Uncover a
client's natural impulse to be well 6. Support clients in tapping into their innate
fighting spirit 7. Address mental and physical health together 8. Assist clients to draw
their own health and wellness blueprint 9. Encourage clients to set and achieve
, realistic goals 10. Harness strengths to overcome obstacles 11. Reframe obstacles
as opportunities to learn and grow 12. Enable clients to build a support team 13.
Inspire and challenge clients to go beyond what they would do alone.
Coaches' approach with clients - ANSWER-Collaborate and partner rather than
showing up as experts who primarily analyze problems, give advice, prescribe
solutions, recommend goals, develop strategies, teach new skills, or provide
education.
Client's role in the coach approach - ANSWER-1. The decision maker and to grow
into the expert on the path forward as well as the evaluator of success.
Personal Responsibility - ANSWER-Encouraging individuals to take ownership of
their actions and decisions.
Reflective Thinking - ANSWER-The process of analyzing and evaluating one's
thoughts and experiences.
Self-Discovery - ANSWER-The journey of understanding oneself, including
strengths, values, and motivations.
Self-Efficacy - ANSWER-The belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or
accomplish a task.
Client-Originated Visions - ANSWER-Goals and aspirations that are defined and
created by the client themselves.
Expert Approach - ANSWER-A coaching style where the coach acts as an authority,
defines the agenda, and feels responsible for the client's health.
Coach Approach - ANSWER-A collaborative style where the coach partners with the
client, facilitating change and focusing on the client's agenda.
Engaging in Coaching Inquiries - ANSWER-Asking powerful and insightful questions
to promote reflection and discovery.
Using Reflections - ANSWER-Mirroring what the coach hears to enhance
understanding and connection.
Listening with Empathy and Curiosity - ANSWER-Fully engaging with the client's
narrative to understand their perspective.
Discovering Strengths - ANSWER-Helping clients identify their personal strengths
and capabilities.
Clarifying Values - ANSWER-Assisting clients in understanding what is most
important to them.
Increasing Awareness - ANSWER-Enhancing clients' understanding of themselves
and their situations.
