Daily Archives: 11 October 2024


Trusting Your Vision: Questions for Coaches on Avoiding Groupthink and Honouring Intuition

The image features three identical portraits of William Shakespeare arranged side by side, all facing the viewer. Each portrait depicts Shakespeare with his characteristic balding forehead, pointed beard, and moustache, wearing a 16th-century ruff and doublet. The repeated images suggest multiple instances of the same person, symbolizing a 'committee of Shakespeares'. The quote "I would trust Shakespeare, but I would not trust a committee of Shakespeares." by William Bateson is placed prominently above the images.

The Question Of The Day is:

“I would trust Shakespeare, but I would not trust a committee of Shakespeares.” (William Bateson)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How do you support clients in trusting their own intuition and vision, rather than diluting it through too many external opinions?
  • How do you currently balance the opinions of others with your own instincts in decision-making?
  • How do you differentiate between constructive feedback and input that might compromise your unique vision?

Bonus Questions:

  • How does recognising the value of individual insight help you avoid being influenced by groupthink?
  • What do you see about groupthink?
  • How does focusing on your unique abilities help you stand out rather than conforming to external expectations?

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Jen Waller

Jen Waller is a transformative coach dedicated to empowering individuals to get out of their own way and make a meaningful impact in the world. With an impactful, nurturing coaching style, Jen supports clients in unlocking their potential and achieving their goals. As an experienced coach and trainer, she guides clients from self-doubt to success.

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