Coach Reflection Form
Professional Self-Reflection for Coaching Practice
Please download your reflection as a PDF for your records.
Example: “Nora A.”
Example: 27/02/2026
Example: boundaries, confidence, health routine, career clarity
1) Coaching Mindset & Presence
RatingExample: “I grounded myself, reviewed the client’s last takeaway, and set an intention to stay curious.”
Example: “I noticed I wanted to ‘fix’—I paused, returned to listening, and trusted the client’s process.”
Example: “I learned I’m strongest when I slow down. I want to practice staying with silence longer.”
Type a number from 1 to 5.
1 = emerging, 5 = consistent & grounded
Notes you want to remember next time
Example: “Ask one deeper values question before moving to action.”
2) Establishing the Coaching Agreement
RatingExample: “We co-created a session focus and success markers; the client chose what mattered most today.”
Type a number from 1 to 5.
Example: “Clarify what ‘success’ looks like in one sentence before we continue.”
3) Trust, Safety & Relationship
RatingExample: “I normalised the client’s emotions, reflected back impact, and checked consent before challenging.”
Type a number from 1 to 5.
Example: “Name what I notice and ask if it resonates, rather than assuming.”
4) Listening & Presence
Depth + ratingExample: “I listened for values and emotions, not just the story; I used silence to allow insight to land.”
Downloading → Factual → Empathic → Generative
Type a number from 1 to 5.
5) Evoking Awareness
RatingExample: “What feels most important here?” “What are you protecting?” “What becomes possible if you choose differently?”
Example: “Client realised they equate rest with laziness; they reframed rest as restoration.”
Example: “We examined the ‘I must please others’ pattern and where it comes from.”
Type a number from 1 to 5.
Example: “The client moved faster once I stopped over-questioning.”
6) Facilitating Growth & Action
RatingExample: “Client chose one boundary conversation + a 10-minute planning ritual.”
Example: “We named the likely obstacle (avoidance) and set a reminder + support check-in.”
Example: “Acknowledged courage + consistency; celebrated the client choosing themselves.”
Type a number from 1 to 5.
7) Ethics & Professional Practice
ReflectionExample: “I stayed in coaching scope; noted when a therapeutic topic surfaced and handled it appropriately.”
Example: “I would consult supervision about risk, safeguarding, or dual relationships if needed.”
8) Strengths & Areas for Growth
SummaryExample: presence, precision, warmth, challenging with consent, pacing
Example: deeper silence, cleaner agreements, fewer leading questions, stronger action design
9) Deeper Reflective Questions
IdentityExample: “I practiced staying in ‘not knowing’ without rushing to solutions.”
Example: “Trusting the client, working with my own urgency, strengthening grounded presence.”
Example: “I hold the space with ease, ask one question that changes the whole frame, and let insight emerge.”
10) Intentions for Future Sessions
PlanExample: “Clarify the agreement in one sentence; stay with silence for 5 seconds after key insights.”
Example: “Bring a tricky moment to supervision; ask for feedback on challenging skills.”