Question

A 32-year old man comes to his coach for their 4th session. The man decided to try coaching to get some help with trying to quit eating so much sugar. He has a self-proclaimed ""sweet tooth"".

Client: Whenever I try to give up sugar I seem to crave it more.
Coach: You really notice when you focus on sugar you want even more sugar.
Client: Yeah. I think I need to just cut back a little at a time.
Coach: What would cutting back a little look like for you?
Client: Maybe just cutting sugar out while I am at work because knowing I can still have dessert at night won't make me feel so deprived and I know my coworkers will be on board to help me.
Coach: You have very strong self-awareness of your needs and environment.
The last statement by the coach is an example of what coaching skill?
A. Appreciative inquiry
B. Summary reflection
C. Affirmation
D. Double-sided reflection

Answer 1

The coach's last statement is an example of the Affirmation skill, which commends the client's self-awareness and encourages further positive action.

Step-by-step explanation:

The last statement made by the coach in the provided dialogue is an example of the coaching skill known as Affirmation. This skill is used to recognize and commend the client's strengths, self-awareness, and positive behaviors or efforts. Affirmation in coaching helps to build the client's confidence and encourages further positive action toward their goals. When the coach says, "You have very strong self-awareness of your needs and environment," they are affirming the client's ability to understand and assess his own situation and to leverage his work environment to assist in his goal of reducing sugar intake.