107 preguntas fundamentales en coaching

7/25/2019 107 Preguntas Fundamentales en Coaching

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An oldie but goodie: If you had a magic wand, how would your life be different?Ponder, then look for a meaningful goal/action.

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What do you secretly yearn for? How can you bring some (some more) of this intoyour life - however little?

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Imagine youve just had an ideal week. What 3 things did you complete? Its all aboutbeing clear on your priorities.

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Whats your favourite way of sabotaging yourself? Mine is (add yours here). Whats yours?

55.. How does it suit you to stay exactly as you are? Ponder this one if youre havingtrouble with a change/goal in your life.

66.. If you could ONLY change ONE THING in your life, what would it be? PowerfulQuestion to ponder!

77.. What do you want MORE of in your life? What EXCITES and INSPIRES you? (Make a list)

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What do you want LESS of in your life? What are you TOLERATING and Putting upwith? (Make a list)

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So, what 3 things would make the biggest difference in your life? Use this to identifysome goals!

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What would a home run in your life look like this week? Write a quick list!

1111.. In response to I dont know. Ask, What is it like for you to not know? Then Justfeel into the question for a second

1122.. Whats the problem in a nutshell? Then, In one sentence? Finally, So, whats theproblem in one word? Powerful!

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If there were just two rules that EVERYONE would have to follow what would theybe? Clues to your key values!

1144.. Having trouble deciding? Ask, What will you think about this 1 month, 1 year, 10 yearsfrom now?
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Determining powerful goals: If you dared to speak it, what would you make happenin your career/life?

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Stuck? Ask, What could you STOP doing? Do LESS of? Do MORE of? CONTINUE doing?START doing? Get brainstorming actions!

1177.. Feeling a bit sluggish? Try asking What could you do if you didnt have to live with theconsequences?

1188.. List the top 10 things in life that give you joy - what makes your heart sing? Now tellme what you notice

1199.. If you had more time than you needed: What would you do differently and howwould you BE different? To ponder...

2200.. What, if you got it finished this week, would make you jump for joy? Prioritise & do this FIRST!

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How much do I REALLY want this? Now score it out of 10 (8+ Go! | 6-8 More thoughtneeded! | 5 or less, Stop & re-evaluate!)

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If you were to FULLY and completely live your life, what is the FIRST change you

would start to make?2233..

I was wondering, when it comes to your goals, how do you get in your own way?Awareness is everything...

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Dealing with conflict/difficult situations, I have heard you and understood. Have youunderstood me?

2255.. Business clients: How might you be holding back from an imaginative, distinctive &highly enjoyable brand message in your business?

2266.. Whats one thing that you could do to give yourself more peace financially?

2277.. What is it that you believe, that keeps you from being fully yourself? Ponder away

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In a pickle? Think of someone you respect & admire, How would they look at thissituation, what would they do?


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Our stresses are largely self-created: Where do you add stress to your life?

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What does it mean to you to have a full and rich life? Use your answers to ponderhow to enrich your current lifestyle

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What would you try now if you KNEW you could not fail? Make a list of at least 10things - and start ONE!

3322.. Whats one way to get more energy into your life? Write down first thing that popsinto your head & DO it!

3333.. Need new options? Ask, What are all the crazy, wacky & out there things you coulddo to meet your goal?

3344.. What are 3 things you are doing regularly that dont serve or support you?

3355.. When during the day do you usually have most energy? Clear your schedule & doyour most important tasks then.

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Who will you have to become to have all that you want? Remember BE -> DO -> HAVE!

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What priorities do you have in life at the moment that sap your energy and motivation?

3388.. What (specifically) holds you back? Make a list, then look for the key item that willmake the difference.

3399.. Goal going nowhere? Whats the COST of doing nothing? Ask, What will happen if youdo NOTHING towards your goal?

4400.. Is that you or your gremlin talking?

4411.. How long is it since you really, REALLY wanted something & went all out for it? And,What was it?

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ESSENTIAL: And what else? Use after any response to get more information &deeper answers

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What is the biggest misconception others have about you?


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Whats one change you could make that would give you more peace & calm?

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When was the last time you did something big JUST for you? (NB. Something thatsbig for you, not what others think)

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How much do you think youre worth? And, How does that play out in your life?

4477.. Whats around the next corner in your life? Whats just out of sight? Use theanswer/s to get inspired & get focused!

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A simple but big question, Whats your dream for this lifetime? Get connected to your self!

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What do you avoid? And How does this avoidance affect your life? Give this someserious thought...

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Stressed out? Who are you trying to please? Its probably not you, but it may be yourgremlin or inner critic!

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What are your Top 3 Priorities this week? And Does your week - and activities -reflect these priorities?

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List the Top 3 things that get in the way of your productivity. Which is easiest to fix?

And, What stops you?

5533.. What if you said No to it, would free you up/make a big difference in your life? To ponder...

5544.. Use softeners before challenging someone. Im curious, Lets suppose, Imwondering if

5555.. What would be the worst insult someone could throw at you - and how does this holdyou back? Clues to your limiting beliefs too

5566.. How much of your day-to-day situation do you feel is within your control? Now,

What does this tell you?5577..

ESSENTIAL to ask possible new clients Im curious, how do you think I can help you?Ask them to be specific...


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Imagine youre 90 years old, happy, healthy & sat in your rocking chair. What advicewould you give yourself right now?

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Now imagine youre 16 again - the world is amazing & exciting. What advice wouldyou give yourself today?

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If you could travel back in time and meet yourself as a teenager, what three thingswould you tell yourself?

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If there was something important youve not dealt with in your life yet, what would itbe? Ponder away...

6622.. What do you stand for? What would you stand up for? What would you risk yourreputation over? Look for inspiration and values

6633.. For PERFECTIONISTS and PROCRASTINATORS: What could you achieve today if youjust LOWERED your expectations?

6644.. If you chose to really stretch yourself, what would you aim for? And now the keyquestion, Why? Look for values

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What do you 1) LOVE & 2) LOATHE in your work? Make a LIST & think up ways to domore of what you LOVE & less of what you LOATHE

6666.. What 3 things could you do this week to make you feel really good? Can be work,personal - or both.

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What are you tolerating/putting up with that needs to change so you can moveforwards? You know, so make a list...

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What would happen in your life if we doubled your self-belief? And, What if wequadrupled your self-belief, what then?

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What if you worked on it right NOW, would REALLY put a smile on your face? Greatat the start of a session or when needing motivation

7700.. What skills and resources do you need to develop in order to achieve your goals & dreams?


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Who & What drains you? Make a list because you cant take action until you identifywhats dragging you down

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Who could you hang out with so achieving your goals becomes natural? [People whoinspire & energise you of course!]

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If you were to consider whats POSSIBLE, instead of whats PROBABLE, what couldyou do differently?

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If there was an outcome/result youre secretly looking for, what would it be? Iwonder why its secret

7755.. Think of who you most admire. In one word, Why? Now, How can you bring moreof this into your own life?

7766.. What would have happened in 6 months that your life/career is doing better than youcould have possibly expected? Now go for it!

7777.. Imagine seeing yourself thru the eyes of someone who truly loves & respects you:What new things do you see?

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Name 3 of your greatest strengths, then ask, How are you using them in your lifecurrently? And if not, Why not?

7799.. What would you MOST like to be acknowledged for - so far - in your life? Why do youthink you picked those things?

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If you were to think of a symbol (eg. animal, plant etc) that represents what you wantto achieve - what would it be?

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What are you NOT ready to change yet?

8822.. Where are you too hard on yourself? Make a list - because I bet theres a few

answers!

8833.. What activities in or out of work are TRULY meaningful to you? Ponder how you canbring more of them into your life.


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What is the decision you have been avoiding?

8855.. Whats wrong with you just the way you are? All too often were busy fixingourselves instead of enjoying ourselves right now!

8866.. With your current lifestyle, which of your values are being met? And which of yourvalues are being ignored?

8877.. Where are you not respecting yourself right now? And, What are you going to doabout it?

8888.. What parts of yourself are you dying to let out?

8899.. Not getting stuff done? What did you choose to do instead? And, If the sameobstacle/s comes up again, what will you do?

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So, what have been your highlights and lowlights since our last session?

9911.. Whats missing in your life right now? Make a quick list of ANYthing that jumps out at you.

9922.. What are you truly passionate about?

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Whats bugging you right now? (Make a list) And What are you DOING about it?

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What 3 things MUST you do before you die? Take a moment and write them down...

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Specifically, how will you know youve achieved your goal? The word specific isessential - so we KNOW when were done!

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We show people how to treat us by the way we treat ourselves: How do you teachpeople to treat you?

9977.. What is out of harmony in my life, and how do I restore it?

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Evaluate your goals: How might your life be BETTER with this new goal? & Howmight your life be WORSE? Make a list.

9999.. So, if that seems a bit of a stretch from where you are now, give me a couple ofstepping stones along the way


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When limiting yourself or beating yourself up ask, Who would you be without thatthought? (from Katie Byron)

110011.. Taking responsibility. Ask, What actions that I FAILED to take led to this situation?

110022.. Where do you have unrealistic expectations? And, "How are these sabotaging you right now?"

110033.. You can always change it later, but for the moment, If you had to state a purpose foryour life, right now, what would it be?

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What is the biggest change you are willing to make today?

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What could you have as a goal that would TRULY excite or inspire you? Make a list...

110066.. Who do you need to BE to accomplish (clients goal)?

110077.. Have a client not taking action? Ask, If you secretly didnt want to achieve your goal,what would you do?

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