NBHWC SECTION 1 — COACHING STRUCTURE
QUIZZES WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS.
1.1,Coach,Preparation,Prior,to,Session
What,does,the,coach,do,prior,to,a,session?,ANS,-
,1.,Prepare:,Reviews,materials,,client,assessments,and,communications
2.,Arrange,clear,logistics,for,meeting,times,and,formats
3.,Get,present:,Eliminates,distraction,and,clears,mind;,practice,mindfulness,,set,intention,,and,connect,t
o,purpose
4.,Get,into,coaching,mindset,,get,curious,,consider,initial,strength-based,inquiries
Why,is,the,coach's,presence,important?,ANS,-
,1.,It,helps,the,client,become,calm,and,receptive,,which,fosters,self-awareness,and,self-discovery.
2.,Reduces,stress
3.,Essential,for,genuine,empathy
4.,Increases,sense,of,respect,,client,wholeness,,connection
5.,Increases,intentionality,,mutuality,,attention,,and,client-centeredness
What,are,five,concepts,a,coach,can,use,to,prepare,for,a,session?,ANS,-,1.,Confidence,is,contagious
2.,What,is,appreciated,appreciates
3.,Listen,for,the,client's,needs
4.,Tell,the,truth,(empathy,,authenticity,,honesty)
5.,Trust,intuition
What,is,mindfulness?,ANS,-
,1.,The,nonjudgmental,awareness,of,what,is,happening,in,the,present,moment.
2.,Being,fully,aware,of,and,awake,to,where,you,are,and,what,you,are,doing.
3.,Paying,attention,to,thoughts,,feelings,,behaviors,,relationships,,and,environments,without,judgment,
or,condemnation.
4.,Slowing,down,and,paying,attention,to,increase,consciousness
,Why,is,mindfulness,in,general,important,to,the,coaching,process?,ANS,-
,1.,Helps,us,break,free,from,being,on,autopilot
2.,Helps,us,experience,what,ACTUALLY,happening,,free,from,often,unconscious,assumptions,and,judgm
ents
3.,Frees,us,to,make,informed,decisions,about,new,directions
4.,Increased,mindfulness,in,one,area,can,lead,to,increased,mindfulness,in,other,areas,of,our,lives
How,can,a,coach,activate,their,own,mindfulness,prior,to,a,coaching,session?,ANS,-
,1.,Take,three,deep,breaths
2.,Close,eyes,for,five,seconds
3.,Become,aware,of,breathing
4.,Set,your,intention,to,pay,attention,during,the,coaching,session
5.,Say,to,yourself,"I,am,grateful,for,this,opportunity,to,connect,and,make,a,difference"
6.,Say,to,yourself,"I,have,an,opportunity,to,make,a,pivotal,contribution"
7.,Say,to,yourself,"I,am,open,to,and,curious,about,what,will,unfold"
8.,Play,the,"now,I,am,aware",game
How,can,a,coach,use,mindfulness,to,manage,their,own,experience,during,a,session?,ANS,-
,Manage,emotions,by,noticing,,setting,aside,and,examining,the,feelings,later,,outside,the,coaching,sessi
on,alone,or,with,a,mentor,coach.
How,can,a,coach,facilitate,mindfulness,during,a,session?,ANS,-
,1.,Practice,mindfulness,and,be,present,,themselves,
2.,Offer,a,distraction-free,workspace
3.,Ask,questions
4.,Give,feedback
5.,Co-create,assignments,that,increase,client,mindfulness
6.,Start,session,with,a,moment,of,mindfulness,or,breath,work
7.,Invite,clients,into,a,presence,practice,,i.e.,perceive,an,object,from,a,beginner's,mind,,pay,attention,to,
body/breath
, When,can,it,be,useful,to,guide,a,client,to,be,more,present?,ANS,-,1.,When,the,client,seems,distracted
2.,When,instant,actions,might,be,helpful,,"do,it,now",kind,of,actions,and,mindsets
What,are,six,main,sections,of,a,coaching,session?,ANS,-,1.,Session,opening
2.,Weekly,goal,reviews
3.,Three-month,goal,review
4.,Generative,moment
5.,Goal,setting
6.,Session,close
What,percentage,of,time,should,a,coach,spend,on,each,of,the,previously,identified,sections?,Or,how,ma
ny,minutes,within,a,30-minute,session,ANS,-,1.,Session,opening,(7%,or,2-3,mins)
2.,Weekly,goal,reviews,(20%,or,5-7,mins)
3.,Three-month,goal,review,(done,monthly,,7%,or,2-3,mins)
4.,Generative,moment,(40%,or,10-12,mins,—,can,increase,in,longer,sessions)
5.,Goal,setting,(20%,or,5-7,mins)
6.,Session,close,(6%,or,2-3,mins)
What,are,5,things,a,coach,can,do,to,open,each,session,(and,build,trust,and,rapport)?,ANS,-
,1.,Ask,how,the,client,is,right,now,"in,this,moment"
2.,Use,reflections,to,show,understanding,of,the,client's,state
3.,Ask,client,to,share,the,best,thing,that,happened,from,previous,week(s)
4.,Reflect,something,positive,about,the,client,(i.e.,highlights,,strengths,,emotions)
5.,Ask,client,to,select,the,first,weekly,goal,to,be,discussed
Brief,core,competencies,(Bark),ANS,-,1.,Establish,and,maintain,a,relationship,of,trust
2.,Perceive,,affirm,,and,expand,client's,potential
3.,Practice,engaged,listening,,incl.,nuances,and,what's,present,but,unexpressed
QUIZZES WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS.
1.1,Coach,Preparation,Prior,to,Session
What,does,the,coach,do,prior,to,a,session?,ANS,-
,1.,Prepare:,Reviews,materials,,client,assessments,and,communications
2.,Arrange,clear,logistics,for,meeting,times,and,formats
3.,Get,present:,Eliminates,distraction,and,clears,mind;,practice,mindfulness,,set,intention,,and,connect,t
o,purpose
4.,Get,into,coaching,mindset,,get,curious,,consider,initial,strength-based,inquiries
Why,is,the,coach's,presence,important?,ANS,-
,1.,It,helps,the,client,become,calm,and,receptive,,which,fosters,self-awareness,and,self-discovery.
2.,Reduces,stress
3.,Essential,for,genuine,empathy
4.,Increases,sense,of,respect,,client,wholeness,,connection
5.,Increases,intentionality,,mutuality,,attention,,and,client-centeredness
What,are,five,concepts,a,coach,can,use,to,prepare,for,a,session?,ANS,-,1.,Confidence,is,contagious
2.,What,is,appreciated,appreciates
3.,Listen,for,the,client's,needs
4.,Tell,the,truth,(empathy,,authenticity,,honesty)
5.,Trust,intuition
What,is,mindfulness?,ANS,-
,1.,The,nonjudgmental,awareness,of,what,is,happening,in,the,present,moment.
2.,Being,fully,aware,of,and,awake,to,where,you,are,and,what,you,are,doing.
3.,Paying,attention,to,thoughts,,feelings,,behaviors,,relationships,,and,environments,without,judgment,
or,condemnation.
4.,Slowing,down,and,paying,attention,to,increase,consciousness
,Why,is,mindfulness,in,general,important,to,the,coaching,process?,ANS,-
,1.,Helps,us,break,free,from,being,on,autopilot
2.,Helps,us,experience,what,ACTUALLY,happening,,free,from,often,unconscious,assumptions,and,judgm
ents
3.,Frees,us,to,make,informed,decisions,about,new,directions
4.,Increased,mindfulness,in,one,area,can,lead,to,increased,mindfulness,in,other,areas,of,our,lives
How,can,a,coach,activate,their,own,mindfulness,prior,to,a,coaching,session?,ANS,-
,1.,Take,three,deep,breaths
2.,Close,eyes,for,five,seconds
3.,Become,aware,of,breathing
4.,Set,your,intention,to,pay,attention,during,the,coaching,session
5.,Say,to,yourself,"I,am,grateful,for,this,opportunity,to,connect,and,make,a,difference"
6.,Say,to,yourself,"I,have,an,opportunity,to,make,a,pivotal,contribution"
7.,Say,to,yourself,"I,am,open,to,and,curious,about,what,will,unfold"
8.,Play,the,"now,I,am,aware",game
How,can,a,coach,use,mindfulness,to,manage,their,own,experience,during,a,session?,ANS,-
,Manage,emotions,by,noticing,,setting,aside,and,examining,the,feelings,later,,outside,the,coaching,sessi
on,alone,or,with,a,mentor,coach.
How,can,a,coach,facilitate,mindfulness,during,a,session?,ANS,-
,1.,Practice,mindfulness,and,be,present,,themselves,
2.,Offer,a,distraction-free,workspace
3.,Ask,questions
4.,Give,feedback
5.,Co-create,assignments,that,increase,client,mindfulness
6.,Start,session,with,a,moment,of,mindfulness,or,breath,work
7.,Invite,clients,into,a,presence,practice,,i.e.,perceive,an,object,from,a,beginner's,mind,,pay,attention,to,
body/breath
, When,can,it,be,useful,to,guide,a,client,to,be,more,present?,ANS,-,1.,When,the,client,seems,distracted
2.,When,instant,actions,might,be,helpful,,"do,it,now",kind,of,actions,and,mindsets
What,are,six,main,sections,of,a,coaching,session?,ANS,-,1.,Session,opening
2.,Weekly,goal,reviews
3.,Three-month,goal,review
4.,Generative,moment
5.,Goal,setting
6.,Session,close
What,percentage,of,time,should,a,coach,spend,on,each,of,the,previously,identified,sections?,Or,how,ma
ny,minutes,within,a,30-minute,session,ANS,-,1.,Session,opening,(7%,or,2-3,mins)
2.,Weekly,goal,reviews,(20%,or,5-7,mins)
3.,Three-month,goal,review,(done,monthly,,7%,or,2-3,mins)
4.,Generative,moment,(40%,or,10-12,mins,—,can,increase,in,longer,sessions)
5.,Goal,setting,(20%,or,5-7,mins)
6.,Session,close,(6%,or,2-3,mins)
What,are,5,things,a,coach,can,do,to,open,each,session,(and,build,trust,and,rapport)?,ANS,-
,1.,Ask,how,the,client,is,right,now,"in,this,moment"
2.,Use,reflections,to,show,understanding,of,the,client's,state
3.,Ask,client,to,share,the,best,thing,that,happened,from,previous,week(s)
4.,Reflect,something,positive,about,the,client,(i.e.,highlights,,strengths,,emotions)
5.,Ask,client,to,select,the,first,weekly,goal,to,be,discussed
Brief,core,competencies,(Bark),ANS,-,1.,Establish,and,maintain,a,relationship,of,trust
2.,Perceive,,affirm,,and,expand,client's,potential
3.,Practice,engaged,listening,,incl.,nuances,and,what's,present,but,unexpressed
