Use hypothetical questions to explore different perspectives from "summary" of Coaching Questions by Tony Stoltzfus
When you want to help a client see things from a different angle, one powerful tool you can use is the hypothetical question. By posing a hypothetical scenario, you can encourage your client to consider alternate perspectives and explore new possibilities they may not have thought of before. For example, you could ask your client, "What if you woke up tomorrow with all the resources you needed to achieve your goal - what would your first step be?" This question prompts your client to think beyond their current limitations and envision a scenario where they have everything they need to succeed. Hypothetical questions can also be used to challenge you...
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