The initial coaching conversation is the opportunity for the client to share with the coach the vision, goals, wants, or desires for the session and the coaching relationship. Good conversations require the coach to listen, pace the conversation and enter a dialogue with the client that is genuine.

• The initial coaching conversation that demonstrates the use of methods, including open-ended questions, to determine the client's vision, goals, wants, or desires.
• The initial coaching conversation that demonstrates the use of methods, including open-ended questions, about spirituality as it relates to beliefs, values, etc.
• Describe how you will probe deeper into the needs of the client and how active listening skills apply in this setting.
• Identify the theoretical approach to methods selected.
• What assessments are appropriate to use within your coaching niche? Based on the previous week's (Topic 1, Client Dialogue) intake meeting, what assessment(s) is/are appropriate to use with the specific client? Explain how you determined the appropriate number of assessments based on client need.