Use followup questions to deepen understanding from "summary" of Coaching Questions by Tony Stoltzfus
When you ask a question during a coaching session, you are opening up a space for exploration and discovery. The initial question you ask is like a key that unlocks a door to deeper understanding. However, the real magic often happens when you follow up that initial question with more questions that delve further into the client's thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. Follow-up questions serve as a way to peel back the layers of a client's responses and get to the heart of the matter. They help you to uncover hidden assumptions, challenge limiting beliefs, and explore the nuances of a client's experience. By asking follow-up questions, you are signaling to the client that you are truly interested in what they have to say and that you are willing to go on this journey of...
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