Question 1
Just before a coaching session begins, an NBC-HWC takes a few minutes to silence her phone, clear her desk, and breathe deeply to center herself. According to the NBHWC Content Outline, what is the primary purpose of this pre-session routine?
Correct Answer:
To become calm, present, and emotionally available so the client feels receptive
Question 2
During an intake (first) session, a new client says, 'So you'll basically tell me which diet I should follow, right?' What is the most appropriate way for the coach to clarify roles per the Coaching Agreement?
Correct Answer:
Explain that the coach does not diagnose or prescribe and that the client will self-determine goals and action steps
Question 3
A written Coaching Agreement established at the start of a coaching relationship should clarify all of the following EXCEPT:
Correct Answer:
The specific clinical diagnosis the coach will treat
Question 4
In early coaching sessions, when the client and coach are choosing a focus area, who should decide which area of health and wellness is most important to work on?
Correct Answer:
The client, who is empowered to select an area that feels important, motivating, or timely
Question 5
A client states a short-term action step: 'I will walk for 20 minutes after dinner on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week.' This is the best example of which type of goal?
Correct Answer:
A short-term SMART goal or action step
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