CPC Coaching Fundamentals & Methodology Flashcards

Which question best helps a client clarify the gap between their current state and desired outcome?

Answer: On a scale of 1–10, where are you now, and what would a 10 look like?

Scaling questions help clients assess their current reality and articulate a vivid picture of success.

In the GROW model, the 'Options' phase is designed to:

Answer: Brainstorm multiple possible paths forward without judgment

The Options phase encourages creative exploration of all possible approaches before committing to a course of action.

A CPC notices a client consistently avoids discussing a specific topic. The best response is to:

Answer: Name the pattern gently and invite the client to explore it if ready

Naming patterns compassionately brings unconscious behaviors into awareness and invites the client to choose to explore them.

What is 'forward momentum' in a coaching context?

Answer: The client's progressive movement toward their stated goals between and during sessions

Forward momentum describes the ongoing progress and energy a client builds as they take consistent action toward goals.

The best way to close a coaching session productively is to:

Answer: Ask the client to reflect on key takeaways and commit to a specific next action

Closing with reflection and a concrete next action consolidates learning and maintains accountability.

Which behavior by a CPC would violate professional coaching ethics?

Answer: Sharing a client's personal struggles with a third party without consent

Sharing client information without consent violates the fundamental ethical obligation of confidentiality in coaching.