Rapport Building & Calibration Flashcards
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In NLP calibration, what does a client's sudden shift to shallow breathing typically signal?
Answer: Emotional discomfort or stress
Shallow breathing is a physiological cue often associated with tension or discomfort, which a calibrated NLP coach learns to detect and address.
Which NLP concept describes matching the emotional intensity and energy level of a client to build rapport?
Answer: Pacing
Pacing involves matching the client's current state — including energy level and emotional tone — before attempting to lead them.
A coach notices a client's voice becomes monotone when discussing career goals. What is the most calibrated response?
Answer: Gently explore whether the topic feels unimportant or overwhelming to them
A monotone voice can signal dissociation or lack of emotional connection, and a skilled coach investigates rather than ignores this cue.
What is the primary purpose of cross-over mirroring in NLP rapport building?
Answer: To subtly match a client's behavior using a different channel
Cross-over mirroring uses a different modality to match a client's behavior, such as tapping a finger in rhythm with the client's breathing.
When calibrating a client's baseline, an NLP coach asks them to think of something pleasant. Why?
Answer: To establish a reference point for positive physiological cues
Establishing a baseline by observing positive state cues allows the coach to recognize deviations when the client shifts into more challenging emotional territory.
Which of the following best describes 'leading' in the pace-and-lead rapport model?
Answer: Shifting your own behavior with the intention the client will follow
After pacing, a coach introduces subtle changes to their own behavior, and if rapport is solid, the client naturally follows the coach's lead.
A client consistently avoids eye contact during sessions. In NLP calibration terms, what is the most appropriate initial step?
Answer: Note it as a baseline behavior and avoid projecting meaning
Good calibration requires observing behaviors without interpretation first; eye contact norms vary by culture, personality, and context.