Welcome to the course on 'Mastering Questioning Techniques for Deeper Insights'. This course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the art and science of effective questioning techniques, particularly within the context of coaching. Questioning is a fundamental skill in coaching and is essential for eliciting information, guiding thought processes, stimulating reflection, and encouraging dialogue. Throughout this course, you will gain insight into the various types of questions, the purpose of questioning in coaching, and the fundamentals of effective questioning techniques.
In the first part of the course, we will delve into the definition and importance of questioning techniques, as well as provide an overview of different types of questions. We will then explore the purpose of questions in coaching, including eliciting information, guiding thought processes, stimulating reflection, and encouraging dialogue. From there, we will move on to the fundamentals of effective questioning techniques, including open-ended questions, closed-ended questions, and probing questions. Additionally, we will discuss the art of asking powerful questions, the advanced questioning techniques for deeper insights, and the practical application of questioning techniques in coaching through case studies, role-playing exercises, and real-life scenarios. Finally, we will cover the evaluation of questioning techniques, including feedback and reflection, ongoing improvement and adaptation, and measuring the impact of effective questioning. By the end of this course, you will have the tools and knowledge to master questioning techniques for deeper insights in coaching.