Universal Needs: Self-Determination Theory In Coaching

Question #1: Reflect upon the expert vs. coach approach as they relate to the challenges and rewards of the coach approach (page 6). Elaborate.

The approach and comparison of an expert and coach clearly delineates the differences in the paradigm a coach use to approach conflict and solutions. A coach facilitates a holistic approach towards the person and the problem. Whereby an expert is coming as an authority figure, the that will dictate or direct one towards a solution. An expert acts as an educator and defines the agenda of the problem at hand. This patronizing approach causes the expert to feel responsible for the clients health and resolution. An expert is focuses on solving problems for the parties and has a perspective to indicate

According the authors, Deci and Ryan, the needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness are provided in enhancing and maintaining intrinsic motivation. The nourishment of the three universal needs to be facilitated, internalized, and integrated in extrinsic motivation. A client experiences more autonomous motivational or regulatory motivation. Ultimately the three universal needs strengthen aspirations or life goals that nourishes continuously the satisfaction of basic needs. Intrinsic motivation, autonomous regulations of extrinsic motivations, and intrinsic aspirations indicate positive experiences. For example, a high quality performance maintaining healthy behaviors and better mental health. Contrary to this frustration of the basic needs that is correlated to less intrinsic motivation, more control motivation, and regulation are leaning towards extrinsic aspirations. This leads to worsening experiences, performance, and wellness, therefore a coach needs to use their abilities to move their client towards self determination i.e intrinsic