The Coaching Depth Quiz: What’s Your Next Level?

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Quiz Questions

1.
When a client sets a goal, where do you naturally focus your attention?
- A.
  On what’s underneath the goal — their values, beliefs, and motivations
- B.
  On how realistic the goal is and what it will take to achieve it
- C.
  On breaking it into steps and helping them stay on track
2.
How often do you explore a client’s mindset — the way they think about themselves or the world?
- A.
  Regularly — I see it as a key part of helping them change
- B.
  Occasionally — I touch on it when it seems to be holding them back
- C.
  Rarely — I prefer to focus on practical action and outcomes
3.
When a client hits a setback, what’s your usual coaching approach?
- A.
  Help them reflect, find meaning in the experience, and shift perspective
- B.
  Acknowledge the difficulty and help them regain momentum
- C.
  Focus on fixing the issue and getting things back on track
4.
To what extent do you explore a client’s self-awareness and personal patterns in your sessions?
- A.
  It’s central — I want clients to understand themselves better, not just act differently
- B.
  I do this when it seems relevant to the issue at hand
- C.
  I prefer to stay focused on external behaviours and solutions
5.
How confident do you feel working with beliefs or internal blocks that clients may not be fully aware of yet?
- A.
  Very — I’m comfortable helping clients explore these areas with care
- B.
  Fairly — I’m open to it, though I sometimes hesitate to go too deep
- C.
  Not very — I prefer to keep things more conscious and concrete
6.
How often do you use reflection questions that encourage deeper insight or rethinking?
- A.
  Often — I find these questions spark powerful shifts
- B.
  Occasionally — I mix them in with more goal-focused questions
- C.
  Rarely — I stick to straightforward, action-oriented prompts
7.
What role do emotions play in your coaching conversations?
- A.
  A big one — I actively explore them to uncover deeper insight
- B.
  A supporting one — I acknowledge them, but don’t always explore them
- C.
  A minimal one — I try to keep the session calm and focused
8.
How do you balance helping clients achieve goals with helping them grow as people?
- A.
  Growth is my priority — achievement flows from that
- B.
  I aim for both — depending on the client and context
- C.
  I focus on practical achievement and short-term wins
9.
How often do you support clients to challenge assumptions or look at a situation in a new way?
- A.
  Often — shifting perspectives is where the real work happens
- B.
  Sometimes — I do this if the client seems stuck or closed off
- C.
  Rarely — I tend to follow their lead and focus on their current view
10.
How do you feel about bringing more psychological insight and depth into your coaching?
- A.
  Excited — I want to develop that aspect of my work
- B.
  Curious — I’m exploring whether it’s the right next step
- C.
  Hesitant — I prefer to keep my coaching practical and straightforward

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You’re Coaching with Depth — and Ready for More
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2.
Your Coaching is Evolving—This Could Accelerate Your Growth
You're clearly open to stretching your coaching and exploring new ways to work at depth — even if you're still refining how and when to do that.Our free webinar could be a great next step to see how Positive Psychology can enhance your coaching and support lasting change — for your clients and for you.🎥 “Beyond GROW – How to Coach with Positive Psychology”Explore the mindset shift that unlocks transformation, not just action.(And we’ll share more details about the course if you’re interested in going further.)
3.
Positive Psychology Coaching Might Not Be for You (Yet) — But Keep Exploring
It looks like you’re either still developing your core coaching style or you prefer a more practical, action-focused approach that doesn’t always involve deeper reflection or psychological insight.Positive Psychology Coaching might not feel like the right fit right now — but if you're curious about how it works and whether it might expand your toolkit in future, we’d love to invite you to explore our free webinar.🎥 “Beyond GROW – How to Coach with Positive Psychology”No pressure — just a chance to see how this approach could add value to your practice down the line.