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Truth’s beauty: Questions for coaches based upon a quote by John Arbuthnot

 in quote  tagged coach / coaches / coaching / John Arbuthnot / questions / quote / truth
This is an image of a waterfall cascading and landing into a lagoon type pool at the bottom of the cliff. The sun is shinning down into the water, with shadows being reflected from the rich green foliage on the rocks. The text reads: "Truth is the same thing to the understanding, as Music to the ear, and Beauty to the eye." (John Arbuthnot)

The Quote Of The Day is:

“Truth is the same thing to the understanding, as Music to the ear, and Beauty to the eye.” (John Arbuthnot)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How does the concept of truth as captivating and beautiful resonate with your coaching journey and philosophy?
  • In what ways can the exploration of truth empower clients to align their actions with their values and aspirations?
  • How can acknowledging truth’s beauty inspire clients to pursue goals with conviction?

Bonus Questions

  • What does the word truth, in this context, mean to you?
  • Can you identify areas of your coaching practice where it feels that if you were really true to truth it would make the biggest difference?
  • For you, is there a difference between truth and Truth?

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.

On certain occasions, the eyes of the mind can supply the want of the most powerful telescopes

 in quote  tagged coach / coaches / coaching / eyes of the mind / François Arago / questions / quote
This is a photograph of a nights sky with stars in the background. In the foreground is a silhouetted individual with a telescope, pointing upwards at the nights sky. The text reads: "On certain occasions, the eyes of the mind can supply the want of the most powerful telescopes, and lead to astronomical discoveries of the highest importance." (François Arago)

The Quote Of The Day is:

“On certain occasions, the eyes of the mind can supply the want of the most powerful telescopes, and lead to astronomical discoveries of the highest importance.” (François Arago)

Questions For Coaches

  • How might recognizing the creative potential of the mind empower individuals to uncover solutions and breakthroughs in their personal and professional endeavours?
  • How does this resonate with your belief in the power of coaching?

Bonus Questions

  • When was the last time you used your “eyes of the mind” to look at your coaching practice? What does it look like now if you were to look again?
  • What areas of your life and business would you love to have the most power telescope to look at? What area would you not like to look that closely at?
  • What coaching related question, technique, conversation etc does this quote prompt for you?

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.

I do not know who sings my songs Before they are sung by me

 in quote  tagged coach / coaches / coaching / inspiration / Mary Hunter Austin / questions / quote / wisdom
A figure is stood holding a microphone dramatically up as if they are in the middle of a powerful moment singing. They are in silhouette as a bright spotlight is shining behind them with dry ice adding more to the dramatic atmosphere. The text reads: "I do not know who sings my songs Before they are sung by me." (Mary Hunter Austin)

The Quote of the Day is:

“I do not know who sings my songs Before they are sung by me.” (Mary Hunter Austin)

Questions For Coaches:

  • Can you identify moments in your life where insights or revelations seemed to come from a source beyond your conscious awareness?
  • How does this quote resonate with your approach to coaching?
  • How might coaching help clients cultivate a greater sense of trust in their own inner wisdom, intuition and creativity?

Bonus Questions

  • Can you recall a coaching session where a client’s journey of self-discovery seemed to be guided by an unseen source of wisdom or inspiration?
  • How do you navigate moments of unexpected insight or inspiration that arise during coaching sessions?
  • How do you support clients in trusting their instincts and following their inner guidance as they navigate challenges and opportunities?

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 thing of course, is to make yourself alive. Most people remain all of their lives in a stupor

 in quote  tagged alive / coach / coaches / coaching / quote / Sherwood Anderson / stupor
This is an image of text which reads "The thing of course, is to make yourself alive. Most people remain all of their lives in a stupor." (Sherwood Anderson). The bulk of the quote is in a black font, however the word Alive is in a rich golden yellow shade, takes up the bulk of the space and is written in a style as if someone has used watercolour and written it with paint on their finger.

The quote of the day is:

“The thing of course, is to make yourself alive. Most people remain all of their lives in a stupor.” (Sherwood Anderson)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How do you know you are alive?
  • Can you identify areas of your life where you feel stuck or stagnant, and how it might be related to a sense of being in a stupor?
  • In what ways do you create a coaching environment that fosters exploration, growth, and aliveness for your clients?
  • How does this resonate with your coaching?

Bonus Questions

  • How might helping clients awaken from their stupor enhance your coaching effectiveness and client outcomes?
  • How might recognising and addressing the barriers that keep clients in a stupor deepen your empathy and understanding as a coach?
  • Can you reflect on instances where coaching has helped clients break free from a state of stagnation and embrace a more vibrant, fulfilling life?

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.

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link

 in quote  tagged coach / coaches / coaching / proverb / questions / strength / weakness
A thick metal chain is stretched across the bottom of this image. Towards the right-hand side, one of those loops of metal forming the chain is shattered. The text reads: "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link" (proverb)

Today’s Quote Of The Day is:

“A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” (proverb)

Questions For Coaches:

  • What would strengthening the entire chain of your experience look like for you?
  • Do you do anything that facilitates open and honest discussions about areas of perceived weakness without judgment or shame?
  • How do you interpret the proverb “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” within the context of coaching?

Bonus Questions:

  • What coaching exercises or interventions that help clients identify and strengthen their areas of perceived weakness?
  • Can you reflect on instances where addressing the weakest link has led to significant breakthroughs in your coaching practice?
  • How does the proverb “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link” influence your ongoing development as a coach?

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 world is nothing but change, our life is only perception.

 in quote  tagged change / coach / coaches / coaching / Marcus Aurelius / perception / questions / quote
the plants look like they may be something like a snowdrop. A pair of glasses is being held up and through each lens the image changes from black and white to colour. The addition of adding the colours of purples, yellows, green and brown brings a whole different perspective to the rest of the image. The text reads: "The world is nothing but change, our life is only perception." (Marcus Aurelius)

The Quote Of The Day is:

“The world is nothing but change, our life is only perception.” (Marcus Aurelius)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How does this quote resonate with your approach to coaching?
  • How does your perception of change influence your sense of fulfilment and purpose in life?
  • In what ways can recognising the role of perception in shaping our reality lead to a deeper sense of peace and well-being?
  • How does your perception of change impact your approach to your coaching business?

Bonus Question:

  • Can you identify areas of your coaching practice where a deeper commitment to embracing change and perception could lead to enhanced client outcomes?
  • How do you support clients in recognising and exploring their perceptions and beliefs during coaching sessions?
  • How does the quote influence your ongoing development as a coach?

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.

I like the laughter that opens the lips and the heart, that shows at the same time pearls and the soul.

 in quote  tagged coach / coaches / coaching / laughter / questions / quote / Victor Hugo
Across the top and bottom of this image is different coloured groups of the word Ha Ha. The text reads: "I like the laughter that opens the lips and the heart, that shows at the same time pearls and the soul." (Victor Hugo)

In honour of World Laughter Day, the quote today is::

“I like the laughter that opens the lips and the heart, that shows at the same time pearls and the soul.” (Victor Hugo)

Questions For Coaches:

  • In what ways can coaches create a safe and supportive space where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves authentically, including through laughter?
  • Is laughter a sign of authenticity and emotional well-being?
  • What connection do you think there is between laughter and your coaching?

Bonus Questions

  • How do you know when you and/or a client has opened their heart? Can you tell when they are showing their “pearls and their soul”?
  • Do you have a preference for a specific type of emotive reaction from your clients?
  • In what ways does this quote deepen your understanding of the power of genuine expression in coaching relationships?

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.

As I became more mature I realized that failure is part of success

 in quote  tagged coach / coaches / coaching / failure / questions / quote / Robert G Allen
This image is of a mountain range at sunset. On the closest peak is an individual looking out over to the sunset wearing a big backpack. In their wake on the journey up appears to be broken bits of equipment and old rope etc. The text reads: "As I became more mature I realized that failure is part of success." (Robert G. Allen)

The Quote Of The Day is:

“As I became more mature I realized that failure is part of success.” (Robert G. Allen)

Some Questions For Coaches prompted by this quote:

  • If it really was OK to fail, and nobody would make any judgement, what action would you be taking?
  • How do you, and your clients, generally view failure?
  • Are there areas/ topics where you find you are happy to fail on the way to success and others where unless you know it’s got a high chance of succeeding, you don’t move forward?

Bonus Questions:

  • What advice would you give to a younger you?
  • What does success mean to you?
  • What coaching related question, topic, exercise does this prompt for you?

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.