Question

A 65-year-old woman comes to her fifth session. She is working with her coach to increase her overall caloric intake to help her gain weight.

Client: I really want to gain about 20 pounds and I have gained some weight by adding one more egg at breakfast.
Coach: Have you ever thought about trying protein shakes.
Client: I don't like the taste of those.
The coach response is an example of what?
A. Coaching presence
B. The Coach's agenda
C. The Client's agenda
D. Amplified Reflection

Answer 1

The coach's suggestion to try protein shakes despite the client's dislike for them represents the coach's agenda, as it prioritizes the coach's solutions over the client's preferences. The correct option is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the given scenario, the coach's suggestion of trying protein shakes, even after the client expressed her dislike for their taste, is an example of B. The Coach's agenda. This response shows that the coach is introducing her idea for increasing caloric intake rather than focusing on the client's preferences or suggestions.

A coach's agenda comes into play when the coach prioritizes their own ideas or solutions over those of the client, which might not align with the client's needs or desires.