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Asking coaching questions and giving objective feedback
People learn best when discovering things for themselves, so when coaching it's best to help the other person think through a problem or task using questions. Learn these practical phrases to use when coaching someone.Summary of learning messages
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Be clear about your intention
As a coach you aren’t giving your opinion or sharing your knowledge -
Questions are powerful coaching tools
Asking questions enables the other person to think for themselves -
Give objective feedback like a mirror
Describe what you observe, so the other person can ‘see’ for themselves
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