Exploring the Power of Questions: Insights for Coaches


An apricot coloured background A drawn speech bubble on a white piece of paper has a question mark inside it. It is obviously slightly above the background as there is a slight shadow being cast. The text reads: "Ask a silly question and you’ll get a silly answer"

Today’s quote of the day is a proverb:

“Ask a silly question and you’ll get a silly answer”

Questions For Coaches:

  • How do you differentiate between silly and insightful questions?
  • In what ways can asking, seemingly silly questions, lead to unexpected insights?
  • How do you stay open to all responses, even those that seem silly or irrelevant?
  • What silly question are you not asking yourself, that would actually make a difference?

Bonus Questions:

  • As a coach, how do you help clients understand the power of the questions they ask?
  • What is the most common question you ask yourself?
  • What role does curiosity play in asking better questions?

About Jen Waller

Jen Waller

Jen Waller is on a mission to support, nurture and encourage coaching skills and talents from non-coach to coach and beyond.

As an experienced coach and trainer, Jen is happy to utilise all skills at her disposal to assist clients from getting out of their own way and making a difference in the world with their coaching. Find out more about the support Jen offers here.

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