SAMPLE
Example Coaching Cue Card
Challenging Stretch Cue Card
For live coaching use — spot the trigger, pick a question, stay silent for the answer
1. Self-Limiting Beliefs
Client says: "I'm not cut out for that," "I'm not ready," "I'd fail."
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What evidence do you have for that? Against it?
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If you were the right person, what would you do first?
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What's one small, safe way to test that belief this week?
2. Unchecked Assumptions
Client says: "Leadership won't go for it," "They don't care as much as I do."
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What would you learn by testing that assumption?
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What's the risk of finding out you're wrong?
3. Safe or Vague Goals
Client says: "Next level… not sure what it looks like," "Maybe I should lower expectations."
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What's the boldest version of this goal?
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Describe that next level as if it were already happening.
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What would scare you a little because it matters so much?
4. Admitting Inaction or De-Prioritization
Client says: "I haven't done anything on it," "I let that drop," "It's easy to deprioritize."
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• If nothing changes, what's the cost?
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What's one thing you could do this week to restart momentum?
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What would make this non-negotiable for you?
5. Metaphors That Reveal Mindset
Client says: "50 mph fastballs… these are 100," "Foot off the gas."
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What would it take to make 100 mph your new normal?
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How can you put your foot back on the gas this week?
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If you could change the metaphor, what would it be?
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