MCC Communication & Active Listening

Question 1

According to the ICF Core Competencies, which element is most central to 'Active Listening' in coaching?

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Being fully present and attending to the whole person

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Interpreting the client's body language

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Reflecting back what the client said verbatim

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Asking clarifying questions after each statement

Question 2

A client says, 'I feel stuck but I'm not sure why.' The most effective active listening response is:

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Tell me more about that feeling of being stuck.

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You're stuck because you haven't taken action yet.

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Many clients feel this way; it's normal.

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Let's create a plan to get you unstuck.

Question 3

In the ICF competency framework, 'Listens for the client's potential' refers to:

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Hearing what the client is capable of beyond what they currently believe

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Identifying the client's weaknesses to work on

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Tracking the client's progress against stated goals

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Noting what topics the client avoids

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'Level 3 Listening' as described in the Co-Active coaching model?

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Listening to the environment, energy, and what is unsaid

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Listening only to the words the client uses

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Listening to your own internal reactions and judgments

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Listening for logical inconsistencies in the client's story

Question 5

When a coach paraphrases a client's statement, the primary purpose is to:

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Help the client hear their own words reflected to deepen self-awareness

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Demonstrate that the coach has been paying attention

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Correct any factual errors in what the client said

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Summarize the session progress so far

Question 6

A hallmark of effective communication in MCC-level coaching is the coach's ability to:

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Choose words that are clear, vivid, and resonate with the client's language

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Use technical jargon to establish credibility

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Speak more than the client to guide the session

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Maintain a neutral tone regardless of the client's emotional state

Question 7

Silence in a coaching conversation is best understood as:

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A productive space allowing the client time for reflection and processing

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A signal that the coach needs to ask another question

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A technique to make the client uncomfortable so they open up

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An indicator that the coaching relationship is failing