Stop Wasting Time: Master the Perfect Start for Every Session

Coach, what will your first question be?

Back in 2015, I was sitting down for a meal with my mentor, discussing a teaching program I was running.

As we chatted, he asked me to walk him through one of my lessons.

Then he posed a simple yet profound question: "Chris, what's the first question you're going to ask?"

I was completely stumped.

I had no idea.

I didn’t even know what the first words out of my mouth would be.

This moment stuck with me and has been a crucial lesson ever since.

It made me realise how vital it is to start strong.

Fast forward to now, after facilitating thousands of hours of coaching sessions and observing hundreds more from other coaches, I've seen a common issue: many coaches don’t know how to effectively start their sessions.

They often begin with vague, surface-level chatter, missing the opportunity to dive deep and create the right energy from the get-go.

To address this, I created a repository of tried and tested coaching questions designed to help you start your sessions with authority and focus.

These questions ensure that you engage your clients right away, set the tone, and make your sessions as effective as possible.

Created by Chris Marr, Author of Become an Authoritative Coach

Chris Marr, based in the picturesque city of Dundee, Scotland, is universally recognised as “The Authoritative Coach.” With thousands of hours devoted to coaching an expansive range of companies, from nimble startups to 7 and 8-figure enterprises, he has unequivocally established himself as a leading expert in the field.

As the founder of The Authoritative Coach, Chris takes coaching to new dimensions. He holds the unique honour of being the world’s first certified “They Ask, You Answer” coach. In this trailblazing role, he is responsible for leading, mentoring, and shaping coaching talents across the globe.

Chris is also the celebrated author of “Become an Authoritative Coach: Stop People Pleasing, Challenge Your Clients, and Be Indispensable,” a seminal work that further cements his reputation as a dual authority in coaching and content marketing.

Beyond his extensive portfolio in coaching, Chris is a dedicated Stoic Practitioner and Philosopher. His fascination with human behaviour is not a mere interest but a lifelong commitment to understanding the intricacies of human potential.

His relentless pursuit of professional development and continuous learning makes him one of the most sought-after coaches globally. Known for transforming untapped potential into peak performance, Chris Marr is the coach you seek when you’re ready to achieve not just your goals, but far beyond them.

What's in the resource?

• 36 tried and tested coaching questions
• Seven different categories of starting questions
• 2-page PDF document
• A notes section for the questions you love
• A 5-part email series designed to help you implement what's in the resource

This will not be another wasted PDF resource...

When you download "The Art of the Start: Tried and Tested Questions for Getting an Authoritative Start in Coaching," you're not just getting a PDF; you're unlocking a transformative 5-part email series designed to elevate your coaching practice.

Here’s what you can expect from each lesson:

1. Avoid Common Mistakes: We’ll kick things off by identifying the top mistakes coaches make when starting their sessions. Learn how to avoid these pitfalls and start every session confidently and clearly.
2. Build Trust and Rapport Quickly: Trust and rapport are crucial for effective coaching. Discover practical strategies to create a positive and engaging environment right from the first moment.
3. Master the F.O.R. Framework: Introducing the robust F.O.R. framework: Focus, Outcome, and Role. This tool will help you set clear goals, define desired outcomes, and understand your role in each session, ensuring every coaching interaction is productive and impactful.
4. Engage and Energise: Learn how to infuse your sessions with energy and engagement. From using clients' names effectively to asking powerful, open-ended questions, this lesson will transform your approach to client interactions.
5. The Power of the First Question: Drawing from a personal experience with my mentor, this lesson emphasises the importance of your first question in setting the tone and direction of your session. Discover how to craft and deliver a powerful opening question that will shape the entire conversation.

Each email in this series is packed with actionable insights and practical tips that you can implement right away. This is not just another PDF to gather digital dust; it's a comprehensive guide to dramatically change your coaching sessions from the very start.

Ready to transform Your coaching sessions?

Download "The Art of the Start" and embark on this 5-part journey to becoming an authoritative coach.

Each lesson is designed to build on the previous one, ensuring you develop a solid foundation for delivering coaching sessions that are engaging, productive, and highly valued by your clients.

Download the PDF resource now and start receiving your 5-part email lesson series today.

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