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  • What Would Strengthen This Coaching Moment?

    This exercise is designed to build coaching discernment, not test recall. Each scenario highlights a coaching moment where one competency seems to be present. Your task is to notice what additional competency—if added—would most strengthen the moment.

  • Scenario 1

    A client begins the session by sharing they feel overwhelmed and scattered after a demanding week.

    The coach listens attentively, reflects back what they’re hearing, and acknowledges how stressful things feel for the client.

    The conversation continues naturally, but the coach never pauses to clarify what the client wants to focus on or walk away with from the session.

    What coaching competency seems to be present?

    Listens Actively

  • Establishes and Maintains Agreements

    The client feels heard, but the conversation lacks shared direction. Establish and Maintains Agreements would help clarify what the client wants from the session and give purpose to the coaching, rather than allowing it to drift.

  • Scenario 2

    A client talks about feeling stuck in their role and unsure why their motivation has dropped.

    The coach asks reflective questions that help the client notice patterns in their thinking and name what feels most frustrating.

    The client gains clarity about what’s contributing to the stuckness, but the conversation ends there.

    What coaching competency seems to be present?

    Evokes Awareness

  • Facilitates Client Growth


    Insight is emerging, but it isn’t being translated into forward movement. Supporting the client to identify how they want to use this awareness would strengthen the impact of the session and Facilitate Client Growth. 

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