I do a lot of speaking to groups, and organizations, around the power of coaching. One of the biggest takeaways individuals have from my presentation is the importance of asking great questions.
In coaching we want to really hone our skills in the areas of listening, as well as asking good questions.
Given that coaching is a conversation space to help people explore perspectives, identify and look at options, in coaching questions should be:
Open ended – closed questions which get people to answer a yes, or no, do not provide as much space for insight generation.
Are short – think about 5-7 words in length As a mentor coach for many years (since 2007) this piece o coaching advice is often seen as a small but very powerful shift. Consider the questions you ask. Are they as brief and short as they can be?
Provide the coaches with the opportunity to explore in a neutral space. We’re not asking questions for someone to justify something. Our questions are often to:
Help further thinking
Expand options
Help support connecting the dots
Support prioritization
There are many different ways we can be asking questions. I want to share 20 of my favorites in this brief YouTube video – 2 minutes – check it out
In coaching we want to really hone our skills in the areas of listening, as well as asking good questions.
Given that coaching is a conversation space to help people explore perspectives, identify and look at options, in coaching questions should be:
Open ended – closed questions which get people to answer a yes, or no, do not provide as much space for insight generation.
Are short – think about 5-7 words in length As a mentor coach for many years (since 2007) this piece o coaching advice is often seen as a small but very powerful shift. Consider the questions you ask. Are they as brief and short as they can be?
Provide the coaches with the opportunity to explore in a neutral space. We’re not asking questions for someone to justify something. Our questions are often to:
Help further thinking
Expand options
Help support connecting the dots
Support prioritization
There are many different ways we can be asking questions. I want to share 20 of my favorites in this brief YouTube video – 2 minutes – check it out
Let us know what your favorite one is by sharing it in the comments
Have a great week,
Jeniffer
Have a great week,
Jeniffer
Jennifer Britton
Potentials Realized |Reconnecting Workspaces | Group Coaching Essentials
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Instagram @ReconnectingWorkspaces
Phone: (416)996-8326
Check out my TEDx talk
Looking to bring your workplaces back together, whether you are remote, hybrid, or face-to-face? Pick up a copy of my new book, Reconnecting Workspaces, at Amazon
Potentials Realized |Reconnecting Workspaces | Group Coaching Essentials
Team and Leadership Development | Coaching | Retreats
Follow us on Instagram @ReconnectingWorkspaces
Phone: (416)996-8326
Check out my TEDx talk
Looking to bring your workplaces back together, whether you are remote, hybrid, or face-to-face? Pick up a copy of my new book, Reconnecting Workspaces, at Amazon
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