Being curious about the client and his/her situations, motives, preferences, feelings, likes, dislikes, needs, habits etc. can bring forth information we might otherwise miss.

Some possible questions might be:

1. That is interesting, please tell me more about that situation.

2. How do you feel about that?

3. What do you believe that causes you to want this or feel that way?

4. Have you done this or felt this way at other times? Would you like to share with me?

5. I would like to know you better in order to help you more efficiently. Please tell me more about:

a. Your childhood years

b. Your relationships patterns.

c. Your various hobbies

d. Your interests.

e. The books that have touched you

f. Your life philosophy.

g. Anything you think will help me help you.

6. What motivates you towards this goal? Why is it important to you?

7. Does this situation remind you of anything else you have experienced?

8. If you could be king (queen) for a day, what would be your first actions?

9. If you had a magic wand and could make 3 changes in the world around you, what would they be?

10. If you had a magic wand and could make 3 changes in yourself, what would they be?

11. What would you say is the one most important experience in your life (in relationship to this present goal).

12. What factors in your life have directed you towards this goal?

13. What do you expect to feel, experience or achieve by manifesting this goal?

14. Is there something else you think I should know about you in order to help you more effectively?

This part six of a series of questionnaires for Life Coaches and all interested creating a happier more satisfying life.

More such questionnaires can be viewed at: http://www.HolisticHarmony.com/coachquestions/index.asp

Robert Elias Najemy, a life coach with 30 years of experience, has trained
over 300 Life coaches and now does so over the Internet. Info at:
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