Frustrated with sparking meaningful conversations in your business coaching community? Experience Share templates invite members to open up, connect, and inspire each other with real-world stories. Use these prompts to break the ice and foster powerful, personal dialogue.
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Experience Share posts tap into the power of storytelling, creating authentic connections among community members. When individuals share their personal journeys, challenges, and wins, they make others feel seen and understood. This builds trust, empathy, and a sense of belonging within your community.
Psychologically, sharing experiences helps members process their own growth and learn vicariously from others. It encourages vulnerability, which is proven to foster engagement and loyalty. By inviting a wide range of voices, you also ensure that members from diverse backgrounds see themselves reflected and valued, strengthening your culture and retention.
Share a recent business coaching breakthrough you experienced. What changed for you?
💡 Example: "I realized I was holding back from raising my rates. After discussing with my mastermind, I finally did it and landed my first premium client!"
Tell us about a time when a client surprised you with their progress.
💡 Example: "One client struggled with confidence, but last week she led a workshop with 50 people!"
What is the biggest lesson you have learned from a business failure?
💡 Example: "Losing my biggest client taught me to diversify and never rely on one revenue stream."
Describe a coaching tool or exercise that transformed your approach.
💡 Example: "The Wheel of Life exercise helped my clients see the big picture and set clearer goals."
When did you last feel outside your comfort zone in your coaching practice?
💡 Example: "Facilitating my first group program pushed me to develop new skills and trust the process."
Share a moment when you realized you made a real impact on someone's business.
💡 Example: "A client told me my advice helped her double her monthly revenue."
What was your biggest fear when you started coaching, and how did you overcome it?
💡 Example: "I was afraid of not being expert enough, but client feedback showed me I really could help."
Describe a time you received valuable feedback from a client.
💡 Example: "A client told me she needed more structure, so I redesigned my program to include weekly agendas."
What business book or resource has most influenced your coaching style?
💡 Example: "The Prosperous Coach completely changed how I approach enrollment conversations."
Share a small win from this week that made you proud.
💡 Example: "I finally finished my new website after months of procrastination."
Tell us about a mindset shift that made a big difference in your business.
💡 Example: "Letting go of perfectionism allowed me to launch my course sooner."
Describe a challenge you are currently facing as a coach.
💡 Example: "I am struggling to balance client work with marketing my services."
What is the most rewarding part of being a business coach for you?
💡 Example: "Seeing clients gain confidence and take action is the most fulfilling part for me."
Share a story about how you handled a difficult client situation.
💡 Example: "I had a client who constantly missed sessions, so I created clearer boundaries and expectations."
What advice would you give yourself when you first started coaching?
💡 Example: "I would tell myself to focus less on having all the answers and more on listening deeply."
Describe a networking or collaboration experience that helped your business grow.
💡 Example: "Partnering with a local accountant helped me reach more small business owners."
What is a common misconception about business coaching you have encountered?
💡 Example: "People often think coaching is just giving advice, but it is really about asking powerful questions."
Share a habit or routine that keeps you motivated in your coaching practice.
💡 Example: "Journaling every morning helps me set intentions for my day."
Tell us about a time you learned something unexpected from a client.
💡 Example: "A client taught me a new method for organizing tasks that I now use myself."
Describe a risk you took in your coaching business and what happened.
💡 Example: "I invested in a group coaching program and it paid off by doubling my client base."
What is one thing you wish more people knew about business coaching?
💡 Example: "I wish people knew coaching is about empowering clients to find their own solutions."
Share a story of a client who inspired you.
💡 Example: "My client overcame major self-doubt to launch her own consulting firm."
Describe a time when you had to adapt your coaching style to fit a client's needs.
💡 Example: "One client needed more accountability, so I added weekly check-ins."
What is your favorite question to ask clients and why?
💡 Example: "My favorite is 'What would you do if you were not afraid?' because it opens up new possibilities."
Share a lesson you learned from a business coaching mentor.
💡 Example: "My mentor taught me the value of asking more questions instead of giving advice."
Tell us about a process or system you created that made your coaching business easier.
💡 Example: "Automating my onboarding emails saved me hours every week."
Describe a time when you celebrated a client's win. How did you acknowledge it?
💡 Example: "I sent a handwritten card when my client hit her revenue goal."
What challenge did you turn into an opportunity in your coaching journey?
💡 Example: "Losing a big contract pushed me to develop my own group program."
Share a specific client transformation story that sticks with you.
💡 Example: "A client went from being overwhelmed to launching her dream business in six months."
Describe a mindset obstacle you have overcome as a coach.
💡 Example: "I used to fear rejection when selling, but now I see sales as service."
What is one piece of advice you often give clients but struggle to follow yourself?
💡 Example: "I always tell clients to take breaks, but I find it hard to step away from my own work."
Share a time you felt especially proud of your coaching business.
💡 Example: "I was so proud when I reached my first 10 paying clients."
Tell us about a difficult decision you made in your business and its outcome.
💡 Example: "I turned down a client who was not a good fit, and it freed up time for better opportunities."
Describe a way you have supported a fellow coach in the past.
💡 Example: "I shared my intake forms with a new coach to help her get started."
What is your go-to strategy for re-engaging clients who are losing motivation?
💡 Example: "I ask them to revisit their big why and set smaller, more achievable goals."
Share a lesson you learned from a coaching session that did not go as planned.
💡 Example: "I learned to always clarify expectations after a session went off track."
Describe a personal habit that has helped you grow as a coach.
💡 Example: "Consistently seeking feedback has helped me refine my coaching approach."
What is one thing you do to recharge and avoid burnout as a coach?
💡 Example: "I go for a walk every afternoon to clear my mind and refresh."
Share a time you changed your business direction and what inspired it.
💡 Example: "After a retreat, I shifted from 1-on-1 to group coaching and loved the results."
Tell us about your proudest client testimonial and why it means so much.
💡 Example: "A client said working with me renewed her sense of purpose and clarity."
Describe a community or network that has supported your coaching business.
💡 Example: "The local chamber of commerce has connected me with valuable partnerships."
To use these templates, choose a prompt that aligns with your current theme or topic. Post it as a discussion starter, clearly inviting members to share their own stories or examples. Pin or highlight especially thoughtful responses to encourage more participation. Rotate through different prompts weekly or monthly to keep content fresh and relevant. Encourage replies and follow-up questions to deepen the conversation.
On all platforms, keep prompts concise and easy to read. Use tagging or pinning features to highlight standout stories. Consider using images or video for added context, but always prioritize clear, accessible text. Encourage members to use comments and reactions to support each other.
Encourage members to share anonymized client case studies by removing identifiable details and focusing on the coaching methods, challenges, and outcomes. You can provide template prompts like 'Describe a time you helped a client overcome imposter syndrome (without names or sensitive info).' Remind members of ICF confidentiality guidelines and platform rules to create a safe sharing environment.
Prompts that ask members to reflect on their successes and challenges using frameworks—such as 'Share a coaching session where the GROW model led to a breakthrough' or 'Describe a situation where SMART goals fell short and how you adapted'—tend to generate rich discussion. These posts invite sharing of tangible results and troubleshooting specific to coaching models.
Frame 'Share Your Experience' posts with a focus on learning from different perspectives, for example: 'Tell us about your results using directive vs. non-directive coaching methods.' Establish ground rules for respectful dialogue and encourage members to share context or outcomes rather than just opinions, so discussions stay constructive and focused on growth.
Use prompts like 'Share your most effective client onboarding process and a challenge you faced during it' or 'Describe a unique intake assessment you've developed.' This encourages members to share tools, protocols, and lessons learned, which are highly relevant in the business coaching industry and foster peer learning.
Ask targeted questions like 'Describe a time you had to reinforce boundaries with a C-suite client—what worked and what didn’t?' or 'Share your boundary-setting scripts for over-communicative clients.' These prompts help surface practical strategies and foster honest discussion around a common coaching pain point.
Create prompts such as 'Share a method you’ve used to demonstrate the ROI of your coaching to a corporate client' or 'What KPIs or feedback mechanisms have proven most effective for you?' Such questions highlight industry-specific metrics and showcase diverse approaches to quantifying coaching impact, a key challenge in business coaching.
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