Developing Skills Through Coaching Quiz

What is the primary goal of coaching?

• Teaching facts and concepts

• Give advice and solutions

• Solving Personal Problems

• To unlock potential and help individuals take action

Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of coaching?

• Goal-setting

• Asking powerful questions

• Providing all the answers to a problem

• Active Listening

How can coaching help students?

• By giving them advice on their coursework

• By improving leadership, accountability and decision-making

• By replacing the need for formal education

• By telling them exactly what to do in their career

What is the key benefit of coaching?

• It makes decisions for you

• It only works for professionals, not students

• It encourages self-reflection and action-taking

• It's a one-time conversation with no follow-up

How is coaching different from mentoring?

• Coaching helps you find your own solutions, mentoring provides guidance from experience

• Coaching is only for senior professionals

• Mentoring involves asking more questions than Coaching

• Coaching is only useful in sports

Which of these coaching strategies is useful for students?

• Setting SMART goals

• Relying only on textbook knowledge

• Avoiding feedback and self-reflection

• Expecting instant career success without developing interpersonal skills

Which of these best applies to you?

• I've met my Coach already this semester

• I've not met my Coach and have no intention of doing so.

• I've not met my Coach yet but I will be booking in with them as I can see the benefits of having one academically and in aiding me with my future career