44 COACHING QUESTIONS


  1. What do you aspire to achieve by the end of this session? – Determines the client’s immediate goals.
  2. What matters most in your life? – Identifies client’s priorities and values.
  3. What is your daily routine? – Reveals client’s daily habits and priorities.
  4. What are your biggest strengths and weaknesses? – Assesses self-awareness of abilities and areas for improvement.
  5. Which of your strengths becomes your limitation when overused? – Identifies how strengths can sometimes be counterproductive.
  6. What is your ultimate goal in life? – Understands long-term aspirations and passions.
  7. How committed are you to your goal? – Gauges dedication and resolve towards goals.
  8. What does your intuition tell you about this goal? – Explores client’s inner feelings about their aspirations.
  9. If you could change one thing about the goal, what would it be? – Adjusts or refines the goal for practicality or preference.
  10. What makes you different than others? – Encourages identification of unique personal qualities.
  11. What resources do you have access to? – Assesses available support and resources.
  12. How would your best friend describe you? – Offers an external perspective on the client’s character.
  13. What do you not want me to ask you? – Reveals sensitive or challenging areas for the client.
  14. What is the current biggest challenge you are facing? – Identifies the primary immediate obstacle.
  15. What do you need the most right now? – Determines immediate needs or support required.
  16. What is your definition of success? – Clarifies personal success criteria.
  17. What is something you are proud of? – Highlights past achievements and positive aspects.
  18. Who are the key people in your network of support? – Identifies support systems and relationships.
  19. On a scale of 1-10, where are you? – Provides a self-assessment of current state.
  20. What is standing in your way? – Identifies barriers to progress or success.
  21. Have you tackled a similar situation before? – Assesses past experiences and learning.
  22. What have you done to solve the problem? – Reviews actions taken and their effectiveness.
  23. What obstacles did you face and what did you learn from them? – Analyzes past challenges and lessons learned.
  24. What is working well? – Identifies effective strategies or approaches.
  25. Where do you wish to be 5 years down the line? – Explores long-term aspirations and plans.
  26. What advice would you give to a friend in a similar situation? – Encourages self-reflection and perspective.
  27. What would you do if the conditions were in your favor? – Explores ideal scenarios and ambitions.
  28. If things go exactly the way you want in the next 5 months, what would you see? – Visualizes short-term goals and achievements.
  29. If you were the bravest version of yourself today, what would you be doing? – Encourages consideration of courageous actions.
  30. What options are available now? – Identifies current choices and possibilities.
  31. Which do you consider the best among them and why? – Promotes critical thinking and decision-making.
  32. What is the worst thing that can happen if you fail again? – Addresses fears and worst-case scenarios.
  33. If I say that three of your wishes will come true at this moment, what will they be? – Prioritizes desires and goals.
  34. What are the three actions that you can take that would achieve sense this week? – Focuses on immediate, actionable steps.
  35. If you could revert back an action of yours, what would that be? – Reflects on past decisions and their impacts.
  36. What are you avoiding to achieve your goal? – Identifies avoidance behaviors or procrastination.
  37. Are there any important questions that have not been asked? – Ensures comprehensive understanding and exploration.
  38. What was the biggest win of the session today? – Recognizes progress and insights gained.
  39. Can I expect you coming back in case you need? – Assesses the perceived value of the coaching session.
  40. Help me understandโ€ฆ – Seeks clarification and deeper understanding.
  41. Tell me a bit more about that. – Invites further elaboration and detail.
  42. Could you describe me furtherโ€ฆ – Prompts more detailed explanation.
  43. Let me make sure that I understood rightโ€ฆ – Confirms understanding and encourages further discussion.
  44. Can you please narrate some incidents substantiating that? – Requests specific examples to illustrate points or assertions.

About the author

Shiva Rajaya

Tantrika / Life coach / Activator of new evolutionary codes for the planet and humankind