Wonderful Thoughts: Questions for Coaches

The sun is rising in the background, causing everything in the foreground to be in silhouette. An individual is leaping, arms stretch wide and legs bent so they are silhouetted against the sky The text reads: "You just think lovely wonderful thoughts and they lift you up in the air." (J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan)

Today’s quote is:

“You just think lovely wonderful thoughts and they lift you up in the air.” (J. M. Barrie, Peter Pan)

Questions For Coaches:

  • What connections, if any, do you make between your coaching and this quote?
  • How can you create a coaching environment that fosters optimism and hope?
  • What do you see about thinking wonderful thoughts and the power of using imagination for personal growth?
  • What impact does thoughts have on a client’s innate well-being?

Bonus Questions:

  • Does this quote seem true to you?
  • If it was really OK just to wonder about a topic or a question, what topic or question would you love to explore?
  • Are there thoughts you have a habit of thinking that you know are more prone to lift you up in the air?

About Jen Waller

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. Discover how Jen can help you transform your journey here.

Recognising Unseen Areas, Questions For Coaches

A black and white image of a single eye. The iris is brightly coloured, like a colour wheel with one colour blending into another seamlessly. The text reads: "An object is frequently not seen, from not knowing how to see it, rather than from any defect of the organ of vision." (Charles Babbage)

The quote of the day:

“An object is frequently not seen, from not knowing how to see it, rather than from any defect of the organ of vision.” (Charles Babbage)

Questions For Coaches:

  • As a coach, how do you help clients recognise/overcome unseen areas?
  • Are you open to seeing things in a new way?
  • How do you think your perceptions influence your reality?
  • What difference does being aware of your unseen areas make?
  • What areas of your work might you be overlooking due to preconceived notions?

Bonus Questions:

  • In what ways can you help clients develop a more open-minded approach to viewing the world around them?
  • Do you do anything in the “set up” of your coaching that encourages clients to look at things with fresh eyes?
  • In what ways can you develop your intuition and instincts to better understand situations beyond surface appearances?

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.

Questions For Coaches About Self-Care

This is the interior of a cobbers work space. Two large arched windows let in lots of light. Shoe making equipment and tools are neatly arranged around the workbenches and shelves. the text reads: "The cobbler always wears the worst shoes." (Proverb)

The quote of the day is:

“The cobbler always wears the worst shoes.” (Proverb)

Questions For Coaches:

  • As a coach, how do you describe the work that you do? How do you apply that to your own life?
  • When was the last time you had a coaching conversation where you are the client?
  • How do you recognise areas in your life where you might be neglecting your own needs while helping others?
  • How do you ensure that your professional skills and knowledge are up-to-date?

Bonus Questions:

  • How do you prioritise your own business development while maintaining high-quality service for clients?
  • How can you model self-care for your clients?
  • Do you guide clients in balancing self-care with caring for others, if so, how do you describe that?

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.

Facing Your True Self, Questions For Coaches

A dreamlike image of a misty forest. A lone figure stands in the foreground on a path looking out into the glowing mist ahead. The text reads: "People will do anything, no matter how absurd, to avoid facing their own soul." (Carl Jung)

The quote of the day is:

“People will do anything, no matter how absurd, to avoid facing their own soul.” (Carl Jung)

Questions For Coaches:

  • What are some ways you might be avoiding facing your true self?
  • How do you foster a safe environment for clients to explore their truths?
  • How might avoidance behaviours be impacting your professional growth and decision-making?
  • What if, your soul is there to support and love, not judge?

Bonus Questions:

  • How do you help clients distinguish between their true self and the stories they tell themselves?
  • How do you ensure that your marketing messages resonate with the true values and beliefs of your audience?
  • What role does vulnerability play in the journey of self-discovery and acceptance?

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.

Questions For Coaches about Action

On a black background, a stick figure is drawn in chalk. A thought bubble is above the figure, packed with lots of squiggles. The text reads: "I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts." (John Locke)

The quote of the day is:

“I have always thought the actions of men the best interpreters of their thoughts.” (John Locke)

Questions For Coaches:

  • Does it seem true to you that there is a connection between the action taken and thought?
  • As a coach, how do you help clients recognize the connection between their actions and thoughts?
  • What do you think your recent actions say about your priorities?
  • How do you interpret the actions of others in understanding their intentions?

Bonus Questions:

  • What role do client interactions and feedback play in helping you interpret the thoughts and sentiments of your audience?
  • What measures can you take to ensure that your marketing efforts accurately reflect the thoughts and needs of your ideal clients?
  • How do you observe and interpret non-verbal cues and behaviours to gain insights into others’ thoughts and intentions?
  • How do you navigate situations where there may be discrepancies between what someone says and what they do?

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.

The Nature Of The Whole: Questions For Coaches

This image is in an animated dream like style. It is a serine landscape, with the sun rising over the mountains in the distance. A small river, reflects the morning light. The river is running through a lush meadow, containing yellow and orange flowers in the rich green grass closest to the viewer, oak trees are scattered around the landscape as the eye travels further back. The text reads: "This thou must always bear in mind, what is the nature of the whole..." (Marcus Aurelius)

The quote of the day is:

“This thou must always bear in mind, what is the nature of the whole…” (Marcus Aurelius)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How do you understand the concept of “the nature of the whole” in your life?
  • As a coach, how do you help clients appreciate the importance of the bigger picture?
  • How do you support clients in balancing their immediate needs with their long-term aspirations, considering the nature of the whole?

Bonus Questions:

  • As a coach, Do you help clients recognize their interconnectedness with the whole, if so how do you describe that work?
  • What insights can you gather about the needs and preferences of your audience to create a holistic marketing approach looking at the whole picture?
  • If there is a holistic nature of existence, how could that enhance your sense of empathy and compassion towards others?

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.

The Unknown: Questions For Coaches

The vast proportion of this image is taken up by the nights sky, with the starts showing in purple and white. At the bottom is a silhouetted image of an individual stood on a mound looking up into the sky. The text reads: "What is known is a handful; the unknown is as vast as the universe." (Avvaiyar)

The quote of the day is:

“What is known is a handful; the unknown is as vast as the universe.” (Avvaiyar)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How do you foster a sense of wonder and curiosity in your clients?
  • As a coach, how do you help clients navigate the vast unknowns in their lives?
  • How do you cope with the uncertainty that comes with venturing into the unknown?
  • What steps do you take to venture beyond your comfort zone and explore the unknown?

Bonus Questions

  • What role does curiosity play in our willingness to explore the unknown?
  • How does the unknown impact your decision-making when it comes to your coaching business?
  • Can you think of an example of a coaching experience where embracing the unknown led to positive outcomes for a client?

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.

Habit: Questions For Coaches

An ombre background of a yellow focal point in the centre of the image, radiating out to an orange on the outer edges of the image. The text reads: "Nothing in life is more corroding than habit." (Gertrude Atherton) The word habit is made up of wooden blocks, with one letter of the word carved into the top of the block.

The quote of the day is:

“Nothing in life is more corroding than habit.” (Gertrude Atherton)

Questions For Coaches:

  • What habits in your life that may be holding you back?
  • How do your habits influence your perception of yourself and your potential?
  • How do you integrate the understanding of habit’s impact into your coaching philosophy to guide clients towards positive transformation?
  • As a coach, how do you help clients identify which habits are corroding their progress?

Bonus Questions:

  • What role does self-awareness play in identifying and changing corrosive habits?
  • Can you think of an example of a coaching experience where changing a habit led to significant positive change for a client?
  • What habits do you see with your thinking?

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.