The Power of Asking ‘How’ Questions in Coaching and Therapy
- Why are you late?
- Why did you go to the market?
- Why is there no coffee left in the pot?
Shift the question from WHY to HOW:
One observation of ‘HOW’ questions is the ability to allow consideration and reflection into the response:
- Q: How do you feel about moving from the city to the country?
- A: Hmm, I feel positive about it. I’ll be able to dig in the gardens, clean the pond and go fishing whenever I want.
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