Not Only Learning,
But Becoming
The Coach
Questionnaire
I used to be a trainer who asked a lot of questions. I was
Number of years coaching: Six
always challenging participants, asking them for the best
solutions and plans for change. Some people called this
style motivational and others considered it “irritational.”
Looking back, I guess I was pushed into coaching clients
by how energized I felt by their achievements. Unveiling
new perspectives and contributing to clients’ progress
and transformation was so meaningful and satisfying. In
my bravest dreams, I dare to hope that coaches create a
better world by improving quality of life, thoughts and
actions, one client at a time.
I liked coaching more and more after deciding to treat it
as a serious project by completing ICF-accredited coachspecific training, dedicating serious time to study and
practice, and pursuing an ICF Credential. The process
helped me grow as a professional coach and as a person.
Favorite powerful question:
Every session is different: Clients can be
challenged to think, be themselves or
move forward in many different ways,
knowing the previous experiences or
simply based on intuition. One of the
most effective questions is, “How do
you feel about doing what you do now
for the rest of your life?” Sometimes, the
role of the coach is to unveil internal
motivation; therefore, a powerful
question, such as, “Who are you when
you’re facing this challenge?” might
push the right button.
Favorite quotations:
“The truth is always good news.”
—Thomas Leonard
The coaching profession also brings a new lifestyle. I
am still working hard, but in a different way. I’m able to
coach my clients via remote sessions on Skype or faceto-face by a fire on the bea