Shift from "Why didn't this work?" to "What would a successful outcome look like?" Open-ended questions (starting with "What" or "How") bypass the brain’s defensive mechanisms and trigger creative problem-solving.
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In a world of constant pings and notifications, giving a team member your undivided attention is a superpower. Presence builds trust and ensures you catch the subtle cues that indicate where a person might be stuck. Shift from "Why didn't this work
While feedback looks at the past, feedforward focuses on future possibilities. It provides actionable suggestions for the next project, making the growth process feel proactive and inspiring rather than punitive. While feedback looks at the past, feedforward focuses
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Sometimes a team member’s body language contradicts their words. A skilled coach notices these misalignments and gently brings them to light, helping the individual navigate internal blocks they might not have even identified yet.
Here are seven core coaching skills that unlock latent potential and drive meaningful transformation: