The English word “skill” has become an uncomfortably common word today. We imagine that many people vaguely understand its meaning as “high ability. The original definition is “unique knowledge and skills that are rare and valuable”.
However, in the case of coaching, many of the words used to refer to these skills are quite commonplace and do not convey the impression of a skill. In particular, the Kojien dictionary defines “questioning” as “asking a question or asking for a reason,” and “question = question,” so it seems that there is no need to go into further detail.
Coaching consists of skills in six major areas.
One of them is the skill of “questioning,” which, unlike the general image conveyed by this term, is actually a specialized skill that is rich in a variety of skills.
Therefore, in acquiring this skill, it is necessary to be aware of reframing (taking things out of the framework that we take for granted).
Therefore, I would like to state at the outset that “asking for a reason” in Kojien is different from coaching skills.
In coaching, the skill of “questioning” is developed based on the skills of “approving” and “listening. Through questions from the coach, clients think for themselves and generate their own answers.
In order to answer the questions, they have to think for themselves, and in the process of thinking, they take stock and organize their minds. Effective questioning helps to make the “something” that is stuck in the mind as a concept into something more tangible, and helps to change perspectives and discover new possibilities.
The insights gained from the questions can also motivate people to achieve their goals and encourage them to take action.
Try sneaking effective questions into your everyday casual conversations and giving them a try. You may find that you come in contact with wonderful answers and discoveries that you never thought of. But remember, “asking questions” should be based on “approval” and “listening,” not a barrage of “asking questions.
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This article was written in Japanese and converted into English using a translation tool. We hope you will forgive us for any inadequacies.
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