JUST ASK: CRAFTING QUESTIONS THAT OPEN DOORS

In our previous post about coaching, we explored its general concept and benefits.

Today, as promised, we’re diving into real-life use cases—because while theory is convincing, what about practice?

But first, let’s discuss a crucial coaching tool: questions.

Not just any randomly asked or poorly structured questions, but well-crafted, thought-provoking ones. The last are central to coaching sessions, and the deeper they go—whether it’s about identity (“Who is the ideal partner you aspire to be?”) or values (“Why is becoming a TikTok influencer important to you?”)—the more they help clarify your motivations and desires.

These questions trigger those “aha” moments that can reveal the answers you’re looking for.

This was exactly what helped Kate, our CM teammate, to satisfy her coaching request. She wanted to discover her true calling - something that will unleash her potential to 200% and make her life more meaningful and fulfilling. As simple as that. Her coach wasn’t intimidated by the scope of this goal and dove right in. 

While we won’t describe the entire coaching journey, in Kate’s case, that “aha” question was: “Do you believe there’s just one ‘true’ vocation, or could there be several that change throughout your life?” This question sparked a chain reaction of thoughts for Kate, leading her to question the very idea of finding a single lifelong mission. After all, as Kate pointed out, perhaps there isn’t just one calling you’re destined for—there may be several waiting for you. The key is to experiment and remain open to new challenges. And believe in the power of coaching ;)

P.S. If you’re new to coaching and want to learn more, try Coaching for Performance by Sir John Whitmore. It’s short, sweet, and straight to the point.