In coaching, after agreeing on the session topic, the next step is to discuss what John wants to achieve during the session and his long-term goals. This describes which step in the coaching process?

In coaching, after agreeing on the session topic, the next step is to discuss what John wants to achieve during the session and his long-term goals. This describes which step in the coaching process?

• A. Building rapport
• B. Assessing skills
• C. Identifying goals
• D. Creating a plan

Answer: (C)

Identifying goals focuses on clarifying what John wants to achieve, both in this session and in the long run. This sets a clear direction, defines what success looks like, and guides what you do next in the coaching process. Building rapport establishes trust, which is important but not about setting outcomes. Assessing skills looks at current abilities rather than what outcomes are desired, and creating a plan comes after goals are defined so the plan is aligned with those outcomes.

Identifying goals focuses on clarifying what John wants to achieve, both in this session and in the long run. This sets a clear direction, defines what success looks like, and guides what you do next in the coaching process. Building rapport establishes trust, which is important but not about setting outcomes. Assessing skills looks at current abilities rather than what outcomes are desired, and creating a plan comes after goals are defined so the plan is aligned with those outcomes.