Visualization and Reflection in Coaching

In Chapter 10 of the text, what is mentioned concerning visualization and guided imagery?

Before "roll playing," what does the text suggest concerning the client?

What does the text suggest as to what our brains are programmed to notice?

Why, according to the text, is it important for coaches and clients to engage in reflections and feedback activities?

What might be constructed to categorize responses into ratings

What is the main advantage of using probing questions?

• They provide quick answers

• They clarify and deepen understanding

• They limit the conversation

• They are easy to answer

Answer explanation

The main advantage of probing questions is that they clarify and deepen understanding. Unlike quick answers, probing questions encourage deeper exploration of topics, leading to more insightful discussions.

Directive coaching strategies can be very effective to

• interrupt mental models

• Contribute to already existing mental models

• Help to interact with a mental model

• Cannot be effective with mental models

What are "river and rut" stories? Explain.

• Stories that are about literal rivers and ruts

• Stories that allow for many possibilities and those that limit possibilities

• Stories about a river and a confused set of values

• The origin story of river life and roots along the river

What is meant by "webs of belief?"

• The belief in magical thinking

• The interaction of dendrites within the brain

• A mysterious web of words

• Interconnected threads of beliefs that form a "mind-set."

In modeling, which activities are suggested?

• Model: lesson, record keeping, routines, facilitation of a meeting, creation of an agenda

• Model: inattentiveness and aggressiveness

• Model: inactivity and apathy

• Model: chaos and confusion