Avoid questions that judge or criticize from "summary" of Coaching Questions by Tony Stoltzfus
When you are coaching someone, it is important to remember that your role is to help them grow and develop, not to pass judgment on them. This means that you should avoid asking questions that are critical or judgmental in nature. Instead of asking questions that focus on what someone did wrong or why they made a mistake, try to ask questions that help them explore the situation and come up with their own insights. For example, instead of asking, "Why did you do that?" which can come across as accusatory, you could ask, "What was going through your mind when you made that decision?" This allows the person to reflect on their actions without feeling li...
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