The Parliament Vol. 2, No. 16

What Are Your Observations?

COACHING PROMPT OF THE WEEK

“What Are Your Observations?”

You might ask this question of a team member as they update you on a project or task they’re involved with, or at the conclusion of major effort. 

This will help your team member to foster self-awareness and promote critical thinking.  It encourages the team member to step back and examine the situation from a more detached, neutral standpoint. 

This question can also serve to encourage the team member to analyze the situation and identify patterns, trends, and relationships that were meaningful to the effort.

Consider asking these probing questions:

  • "What did you notice about the interactions between people?"

  • "What patterns do you see?"

  • "What are you seeing that is different than what you expected?"

Remember that coaching isn’t telling! Coaching is about staying curious and making space for those in our care to become confident authors of their own stories.

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“A Person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs. It’s jolted by every pebble on the road”

– Henry Ward Beecher

I love this reminder to laugh! In today’s crazy climate, it can be helpful to find coping mechanisms to “roll with the punches” that seem to keep coming.  Humor isn’t a frivolous trait, but a vital tool for navigating the ups and downs of life. It allows us to maintain resilience, perspective, and emotional balance, making the journey smoother and more enjoyable.

What are some ways humor help you be more resilient?

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