These aren’t just questions. They’re truths wrapped in care—designed to invite reflection, not resistance. Use them to coach others, or yourself.
✨ Coaching Truth #1
“You did what you thought was best. What might better look like?”
- Acknowledges past effort without judgment
- Opens space for creativity and future-thinking
- Builds trust through non-criticism
✨ Coaching Truth #2
“So… did the way you handled it match the result you wanted?”
- Encourages honest self-assessment
- Connects action to outcome
- Invites responsibility without shame
✨ Coaching Truth #3
“You don’t have to care. You just have to be willing to look.”
- Defuses defensiveness
- Prioritizes awareness over emotion
- Keeps the door open for future growth
These truths are flexible, human, and strategic. In moments of resistance or fog, return to them. Let them do their quiet work.
They don’t give answers. They give permission to explore.
✉️ Created by Dr. Bill Hamilton
For use in Coaching for Innovation Series, CIWLEARNING