Coaching Models & Performance Strategies Flashcards
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In the Wheel of Life coaching tool, what is the primary purpose of having clients rate multiple life areas?
Answer: To provide a visual snapshot of balance and satisfaction across key life domains
The Wheel of Life helps clients see at a glance where there is imbalance, sparking reflection on where to direct attention and coaching effort.
Which of the following best describes 'intrinsic motivation' in the context of performance coaching?
Answer: Drive that comes from internal satisfaction, values, or personal meaning
Intrinsic motivation originates within the individual — stemming from personal values, curiosity, or the joy of mastery — and is more durable than external incentives.
The acronym WOOP (used in mental contrasting) stands for:
Answer: Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan
WOOP (Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, Plan) is a science-based strategy where clients envision their wish and its best outcome, identify internal obstacles, and form an if-then plan.
A coach notices the client consistently avoids discussing a specific area of their business. The most coaching-aligned response is to:
Answer: Gently name the pattern and invite the client to explore it
Naming observed patterns without judgment is a core coaching skill; it raises awareness and gives the client agency to decide whether to explore the avoidance.
In Tim Gallwey's Inner Game framework, 'Self 1' refers to:
Answer: The critical, judging voice that interferes with performance
Gallwey's Self 1 is the internal critic — the voice that over-analyzes and doubts — while Self 2 is the natural, capable self that performs best when Self 1 is quieted.
Which performance strategy involves identifying a high-performing role model and studying their behaviors to replicate success?
Answer: Modeling
Modeling is an NLP and performance strategy in which the client studies the beliefs, strategies, and behaviors of an exemplary performer to accelerate skill acquisition.
The concept of 'psychological safety' in a coaching relationship primarily refers to:
Answer: Creating an environment where the client feels safe to be honest, vulnerable, and take risks
Psychological safety — the client's trust that the coach won't judge, shame, or betray them — is foundational for authentic exploration and meaningful change.