A concern for coaches is how to encourage the client to explore, experiment and take risks to change behaviors. Different assessments can provide self-awareness to a client regarding interactions with others, self-concept, and interests. The coach needs an understanding of the purpose, validity, and reliability for assessments used.

Looking at a minimum of three scholarly articles on popular coaching assessments compare and contrast different assessment tools. For each tool, do the following:

• Identify the main themes in the research.
• Discuss the research findings and the implication in the field.
• Suggest further research that is still needed.
• Examine which assessment is best for your client population and niche.

Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:

MS Psychology, Life Coaching

5.1: Select appropriate assessments.