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Patience: Questions About How It Shapes Inner Calm and Growth

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Explore coaching questions on patience, inner calm, and growth. Discover how patience influences clarity, connection, and transformation.

The quote of the day is:

“Whoever is out of patience is out of possession of his soul.” (Francis Bacon)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How do you recognise when a client is disconnected from their inner calm or soul?
  • What might “possession of your soul” look like for you?
  • How patient are you with your own development as a coach?
  • What shifts when you allow yourself more patience in stressful situations?
  • In what ways can impatience signal unspoken fears or frustrations in a client?

Bonus Questions:

  • What do you notice about your true nature when you let go of the need for things to happen quickly?
  • How do you feel when you pause and allow yourself to approach situations with patience?
  • What role does patience play in navigating challenges or waiting for the right opportunities?
  • How do your beliefs about how long something ‘should’ take influence your sense of patience or impatience, and what might shift if you let go of those expectations?

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 support you to get out of your own way here.

Wise Questions: Navigating Popular Opinion and Personal Insight

 in quote  tagged coach / coaches / coaching / questions / quote / W. Somerset Maugham / wisdom
A simply drawn image in black and white of a gauge with a curved band above. The pointer is pointing straight up. Below, the scale is marked TRUTH - LIE. A quote above reads: "If forty million people say a foolish thing it does not become a wise one, but the wise man is foolish to give them the lie." (W. Somerset Maugham)

Today’s quote of the day is:

“If forty million people say a foolish thing it does not become a wise one, but the wise man is foolish to give them the lie.” (W. Somerset Maugham)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How can clients discern wisdom from widely accepted beliefs/trends?
  • How has trusting your own perspective over popular opinion shaped your decisions?
  • How do you balance your own wisdom with feedback from clients/peers?
  • How do you create a safe space for clients to explore & challenge societal beliefs?

Bonus Questions:

  • What role does wisdom play in deciding when to challenge societal norms or when to let them pass?
  • In what areas of your life do you find yourself conforming to popular opinion without questioning it?
  • What strategies help you make decisions that are in line with your business vision, despite popular opinion?
  • How do you ensure that your coaching approach is based on personal insight rather than just prevailing trends?

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 support you to get out of your own way here.

Navigating Ambition: Questions for Coaches on Balancing Success and Happiness

 in quote  tagged ambition / coach / coaches / coaching / Edward Bates / happines / questions / quote
The image portrays a three-dimensional wooden mannequin, similar to those used by artists for drawing reference, pushing a large crumpled ball of yellow paper up a steep hill marked by a white chalk line on a smooth, dark slate background. The wooden mannequin, captured in motion, struggles against the slope, embodying the physical exertion required for its task. Above this scene, the quote "Ambition is a passion, at once strong and insidious, and is very apt to cheat a man out of his happiness and his true respectability of character" by Edward Bates is displayed in white text

The quote of the day is:

“Ambition is a passion, at once strong and insidious, and is very apt to cheat a man out of his happiness and his true respectability of character” (Edward Bates)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How do you encourage clients to pursue ambitious goals without losing sight of their happiness and personal fulfilment?
  • How can you pursue success without letting ambition overshadow well-being or ethics?
  • Honestly, for something you’re ambitious about, do you truly want it?

Bonus Questions:

  • How does the pursuit of ambition impact your sense of inner peace and mental clarity?
  • In what ways does your ambition reflect who you truly are, versus who you feel you need to be?
  • How can you build a business strategy for your coaching practice that balances ambitious growth with sustainable practices and values?
  • How can your coaching help clients redefine success in a way that supports both achievement and personal happiness?

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 support you to get out of your own way here.

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

 in quote  tagged coach / coaches / coaching / groupthink / questions / quote / shakespeare / William Bateson
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?

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 support you to get out of your own way here.

The Power of Laughter and Humour: Questions for Coaches on Self-Compassion and Resilience

 in quote  tagged coach / coaches / coaching / Ethel Barrymore / humour / questions / quote
The image features a highly expressive emoji character that embodies laughter and joy. This emoji is golden yellow and shows a wide-open mouth, laughing heartily, with its eyes tightly closed in mirth. Tears of joy are streaming from its eyes, and it is slapping its right hand against its forehead in a classic gesture of overwhelming humour. The background is plain white, which makes the vibrant yellow of the emoji stand out even more, emphasizing its joyful expression. Above the emoji, there's a quote in clear, bold text that reads: "You grow up the day you have your first real laugh at yourself." (Ethel Barrymore).

The quote of the day is:

“You grow up the day you have your first real laugh at yourself.” (Ethel Barrymore)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How do you currently handle your mistakes—do you tend to be hard on yourself, or can you laugh them off?
  • What, if anything, does laughing at yourself teach you about acceptance and self-compassion?
  • In what ways do you model light-heartedness and self-compassion in your coaching to inspire your clients?

Bonus Questions:

  • How can not taking yourself seriously lead to more resilience and inner peace?
  • In what ways can a light-hearted approach to failure encourage more innovative ideas?
  • What, if anything, is the connection between self-compassion and humour and resilience?

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 support you to get out of your own way here.

Examine What Is Said: Questions for Coaches Evaluating Truth in a Message

 in quote  tagged coach / coaches / coaching / content / proverb / questions / truth
The image features a three-dimensional, featureless, white humanoid figure standing in the centre. This figure is holding a large, bright red megaphone with its right hand, directing it to the left side of the frame. The figure and megaphone are set against a plain, light gray background, which emphasizes their simplicity and the bold colour of the megaphone. The megaphone is large in comparison to the figure, drawing attention to its significance in the composition. Above the figure and megaphone, there is a text in black that reads: "Examine what is said, not who speaks." (Proverb).

The quote of the day is:

“Examine what is said, not who speaks.” (Proverb)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How do you currently assess the quality of information or advice that you receive?
  • If there’s a particular thought you use to berate yourself, does it have the same impact if it’s said in the silliest voice you can imagine?
  • In what ways do you help clients create a habit of asking “Is this true?” rather than “Who said this?” when evaluating information?

Bonus Questions:

  • What insights arise when you stop associating wisdom with status or authority and focus on the truth in the message?
  • How do you encourage clients to be open to insights from unexpected sources in both their personal and professional lives?
  • What wisdom are you ignoring because it’s coming from a new and previously unnoticed source?

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 support you to get out of your own way here.

Finding ‘Home’ in the Journey: Reflective Questions for Coaches

 in quote  tagged coach / coaches / coaching / destination / Matsuo Bashō / process / questions / quote
The image features a minimalist and symbolic representation with a series of blank directional signs, often seen at crossroads or decision points, mounted on a single pole. These signs are white and appear as blank slates, pointing in different directions against a soft pink background that gives the composition a calm and gentle ambiance. The simplicity of the design focuses attention on the concept of choices and directions in life. Above this serene setup, there's a quote by Matsuo Bashō: "Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home."

The quote of the day is:

“Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” (Matsuo Bashō)

Questions For Coaches:

  • How do you guide clients to find a sense of ‘home’ or peace in their everyday lives, even amidst change?
  • How can focusing upon the process rather than the outcome lead to greater creativity and productivity at work?
  • What does ‘home’ mean to you, and how can you find that sense of belonging in your daily life?

Bonus Questions:

  • How does seeing life as a continuous journey shift your focus from destination to the present process?
  • What insights emerge when you embrace the idea that you are already ‘home’ in the process of living, rather than needing to reach a specific goal?
  • Does viewing each stage of your business or career as part of a larger journey alter how you feel about making intentional decisions?
  • In what ways do you support clients in recognizing that they are already ‘home’ on their journey to self-fulfilment?

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 support you to get out of your own way here.

Clarifying Your Inner Vision: Questions for Coaches

 in quote  tagged Carl Jung / coach / coaches / coaching / heart / questions / quote / vision
The image features a simple yet powerful depiction of a pair of round, black-rimmed glasses, centered against a plain white background. The glasses, iconic and timeless in style, are sharp and prominent, with clear lenses that allow for a straightforward view through them. This minimalist presentation emphasizes the glasses themselves without any distractions, focusing on the clarity and potential they symbolize for vision and perception. Above the glasses, there is a profound quote by Carl Jung: "Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes."

The Quote Of The Day is:

“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.” (Carl Jung)

Questions For Coaches:

  • In what ways do you guide clients in understanding that true clarity and purpose come from within?
  • How do you currently balance external goals with internal reflection and self-understanding?
  • How does tuning into your internal vision help you stay aligned with your long-term professional aspirations?

Bonus Questions:

  • How does understanding that clarity comes from within help you trust your own insights over external influences?
  • In what areas of your life are you seeking answers externally, and how can you shift your focus inward?
  • How does looking inward help you identify your true desires and create a life aligned with your heart’s vision?
  • How can connecting with your inner vision help you create a clearer and more authentic business strategy?

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 support you to get out of your own way here.