ICF Communication Skills & Active Listening

Question 1

What is active listening in coaching?

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Focusing entirely on the client

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Correcting the client

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Multitasking while listening

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Interrupting with solutions

Question 2

Why is non-verbal communication important in coaching?

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They reinforce spoken messages

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They are mostly irrelevant

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They help coaches appear neutral

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They distract from coaching

Question 3

What should a coach avoid while listening?

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Interrupting frequently

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Asking questions

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Paraphrasing ideas

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Nodding in agreement

Question 4

How does paraphrasing help in coaching?

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It confirms understanding

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It changes the topic

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It proves intelligence

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It creates distance

Question 5

What is the effect of asking clarifying questions?

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They promote deeper exploration

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They confuse the client

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They shift focus

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They end the discussion

Question 6

Why is tone of voice important in coaching?

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It influences emotional connection

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It’s not relevant

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It replaces body language

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It shows authority

Question 7

What does silence indicate during coaching sessions?

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Opportunity for reflection

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Disinterest

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Confusion

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Need to end the session

Question 8

How does reflective listening build rapport?

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It builds trust and connection

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It delays responses

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It proves knowledge

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It changes the topic

Question 9

Why should coaches avoid assumptions?

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They create misunderstanding

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They show experience

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They simplify sessions

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They increase authority