Here are a few basic principles to keep in mind:
- Ask open questions: Your goal is to encourage your partner to open up and expand their thinking.
- Keep it short and simple (KISS principle): Remember, there is no such thing as a perfect coaching question. Focus on asking simple and clear questions and you will be doing much more than you realise to support your coachee.
- Reflect back when you’re unsure: If you're ever unsure what question to ask, reflect back what you're hearing and encourage your partner to share more. For example, “So far in the conversation I’ve heard X, Y, and Z. What else are you thinking or feeling about this?”