Discover Your Coaching Style!

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What would your best friend say is your best quality?

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  • A.
    You're a natural listener with a huge heart, and you're incredibly caring and compassionate.
  • B.
    You're incredibly smart and always come up with the most creative solutions — even (and especially) when things don’t go as planned.
  • C.
    You give amazing advice. You know exactly what to do and are excellent at communicating how to do it.
  • D.
    You're profoundly wise and empathic. You know what they’re thinking or feeling without them having to say a word.
  • E.
    You're exceptional at creating big plans and setting goals, and you always follow through on them.
• 2.
  Complete this statement: “I serve others by…”

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  • A.
    Helping them make their big plans a reality. It makes me feel good when my clients reach their goals.
  • B.
    Encouraging them to think big and look for new possibilities. It makes me feel good when my clients come up with a new approach that is perfect for their situation.
  • C.
    Guiding them through a difficult time and guiding towards a brighter future. It makes me feel good when my clients feel cared for and supported.
  • D.
    Sharing my knowledge and expertise. It makes me feel good when my clients discover a better way to achieve what they want.
  • E.
    Helping them connect with their intuition so they can make aligned decisions. It makes me feel good when my clients are living their purpose.
• 3.
  If you weren’t a coach, which job would be perfect for you?

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  • A.
    Leader of a think tank
  • B.
    Advice columnist for a newspaper
  • C.
    Reiki practitioner
  • D.
    Therapist
  • E.
    Event planner
• 4.
  Your client is telling their friend about working with you. What do they say?

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  • A.
    “My coach is really smart. They know exactly what to do, and they give the best advice.”
  • B.
    “My coach is really wise. They help me make connections that I didn’t see before, and I feel like I can fully trust myself.”
  • C.
    “My coach is really supportive. No matter what kind of day I’m having, I always leave feeling better.”
  • D.
    “My coach is really focused. They get right to the core issue, and help me create a plan to achieve my vision.”
  • E.
    “My coach is really creative. They help me see all sorts of possibilities for my life — I really believe I can do anything!”
• 5.
  What is your weakness?

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    I am overly optimistic, and I don’t always consider the potential complications. Sometimes I can be "pie-in-the-sky" or ungrounded.
  • B.
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    In an effort to make progress, I avoid or ignore feelings — my own and others. Sometimes I can be a bit emotionally distant.
  • C.
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    I am quick — too quick — to share the best way to do something. Sometimes I can be a bit of a know-it-all.
  • D.
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    I have a hard time committing to one idea because I have so many new ones. Sometimes I get carried away by the next exciting opportunity.
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    I often get caught up in other people’s worlds and pulled into their drama. Sometimes I take on their emotions and lose sight of my own.
• 6.
  Your client's boss yelled at her at work, and she’s tired of being treated poorly. What are you most likely to do during the session?

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  • A.
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    Determine what she really wants and develop a clear strategy to get her there. Does she want to quit? Then let’s polish the resume and start looking for a new job. 
  • B.
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    Check in with her emotionally and ask how she’s doing. Give her plenty of time to vent and express her feelings, and validate her emotions.
  • C.
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    Explore all the possible next steps — even those that seem unorthodox. Give her space to be creative in how she wants to respond, and go from there.
  • D.
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    Check in with your intuition on how to move forward. Encourage her to pay attention to her gut instincts — what feels like the right decision in this situation?
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    Share a time when you had to stand up to someone, and provide specific tips on how to advocate for herself with her boss.
• 7.
  What’s your motto?

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  • A.
    All you need is love.
  • B.
    Fail to plan, plan to fail.
  • C.
    No need to reinvent the wheel.
  • D.
    Trust your hunches.
  • E.
    There are no failures - only opportunities.

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  You are a MENTOR coach

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  As a Mentor, you are exceedingly generous with your knowledge, and you seek to help your clients through a direct, consultative approach. You have a great deal of experience, and your clients benefit from learning how you approach and work through issues. One pitfall many Mentors experience is that, in their desire to help, they may be too quick to provide solutions. Mentors would benefit from slowing the process down and creating opportunities for their clients to find their own answers, because this allows clients to feel more invested in the process, the plan, and the outcome.
• 2.
  You are a STRATEGIC coach

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  As a Strategist, you are committed to forwarding the action so that your clients see results - fast. You are particularly adept at partnering with your clients to create a strategic action plan and you provide exceptional accountability. Your clients know that they will make progress when they work with you. One pitfall many Strategists experience is that, in their desire to help, they may gloss over their client’s emotions. Strategists would benefit from slowing the process down and affirming the client’s feelings and circumstances before heading into action mode, because clients who feel heard are more invested in the process and likely to take action.
• 3.
  You are a HEALER coach

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  As a Healer, you are an expert at building relationships with your clients, and they feel completely heard and understood. You are supportive, nurturing, and quick to point out your client’s hidden strengths and everyday victories. Your clients know that you are a safe person with whom they can share their fears, doubts, dreams, and joys. One pitfall many Healers experience is that, in their desire to help, they may spend too much time processing emotions and not enough time forwarding the action. Healers would benefit from having a clear organizational structure for their coaching sessions, because clients appreciate being guided through a strategic process that gets them closer to their goals.
• 4.
  You are an INNOVATOR coach

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  As an Innovator, you are a visionary who sees opportunity in everything - especially in the unexpected. You have a powerful ability to expand your client’s horizons, all while supporting them as they generate new ideas and put them into action. Your clients know that you are a wise, out-of-the-box thinker and that they will accomplish great things as a result of your coaching. One pitfall many Innovators experience is that, in their desire to help, they shift too quickly into opportunity-mode when the client feels disappointed or frustrated, or they offer too many possible options at once. Innovators would benefit from affirming the client’s emotions and following their energy, because clients who feel heard and empowered experience greater success.
• 5.
  You are an INTUITIVE coach

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  As an Intuitive, you are calm, empathic, and wise, and you connect quickly with your clients, understanding them on a deep level. You are adept at sensing the message beneath the message, and you allow your inner wisdom to guide your work with your client. Your clients know that you “get” them, and they view you as a partner who helps them bring their vision to life. One pitfall many Intuitives experience is that, in their desire to help, they prioritize intuition over data or external circumstances. Additionally, they may make “intuitive leaps” before the client has had a chance to come to their own understanding. Intuitives would benefit from balancing or confirming their intuitive hits with outside information, and in being mindful of the client’s energy and level of awareness.