imagination

Questions for coaches prompted by a quote about empathy and imagination.

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10 wooden pieces similar to those you may find in certain board games - with a spherical shape, like a head, on top of a limbless body. The one in the centre is painted red, and the rest are all unpainted and generally arranged in a line in a zigzag pattern. Each piece has a white circle around them and a line connecting to the nearest pieces. The closer they are to the red piece, there is a red glow on the outer and inner edge of that ring. The last two pieces on each end of the line have no glow what-so-ever. The text reads: "Much of the insensibility and hardness of the world is due to the lack of imagination which prevents realization of the experiences of other people." (Jane Addams)

The quote today is:

“Much of the insensibility and hardness of the world is due to the lack of imagination which prevents realization of the experiences of other people.” (Jane Addams)

Questions For Coaches:

  • As a coach, how do you support clients in developing their empathy and imagination?
  • How do you feel when you realise that someone has genuinely understood your experience?
  • What role does active listening play in enhancing your imaginative understanding of others?

Bonus Questions:

  • How do your thoughts and perceptions about others shape your understanding of their experiences?
  • Can you recall a time when imagining someone else’s experience changed your perspective?
  • What role could empathy and imagination have in helping you create marketing messages that resonate deeply with prospective clients?

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