Effective Coaching Skills

What is a crucial aspect of effective coaching?

Building rapport and trust (correct)
Being knowledgeable about the subject
Giving orders and instructions
Having a strong physical presence

What does V-A-R-K stand for in the context of learning styles?

Visionary Adaptive Relationships Kinship
Visual Auditory Reading Kinesthetic (correct)
Visual Adaptive Rational Knowledge
Verbal Adaptive Rational Kinetic

What is a key component of effective communication in coaching?

Focusing on the coach's own experiences
Making assumptions about the learner
Giving unsolicited advice
Allowing the learner time to speak (correct)

What is necessary for a successful coaching relationship?

Both parties being open and honest with each other (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the VARK questionnaire help to identify?

A person's learning style (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when there is no rapport and trust in coaching?

Coaching becomes less effective (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a student who prefers to learn through diagrams and charts?

They prefer to sit at the front of the class (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a suitable study method for a student who learns by solving problems?

Using puzzles and games (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of learner tends to excel using traditional study methods?

Read/Write learners (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common trait of a student who prefers to learn through listening?

They tend to be natural listeners (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a suitable way for a student who learns through listening to remember facts and lines?

Recording lectures and watching videos (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of test is a student who learns through listening likely to struggle with?

Reading passages and writing answers in a timed test (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept of the Performance Equation?

Performance is the result of potential minus psychology (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an attitude according to the definition?

A predisposition resulting in a tendency to act or react in a certain manner (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main components of an attitude?

What we think, what we feel, and how we act (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can influence our attitudes towards people or objects?

Our thoughts, feelings, and experiences (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can change attitudes rapidly?

Experiences, circumstances, education, or training (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of fear in the context of the Performance Equation?

Reduced performance and potential (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of coaching?

Meeting specific objectives within a set timeframe (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what format does coaching typically take place?

One-on-one basis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of mentoring?

Building wisdom through skill and knowledge application (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeframe for a planned programme in mentoring?

Long-term (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between coaching and mentoring?

They can be used separately or together (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor in successful coaching or mentoring?

Attitude (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of mentoring?

Personal development of the individual (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to successful mentoring?

Long-term relationships built on trust (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a mentor in identifying areas of improvement?

To allow the mentee to identify areas of concern (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a good mentor?

Being free from personal agenda or ideology (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important aspect of a mentor's relationship with the mentee?

Maintaining relationship integrity (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does mentoring differ from coaching?

Mentoring focuses on personal development, while coaching addresses specific goals (A) Signup and view all the answers