Tired of the same old business discussions that fail to spark real engagement? Fact or Fiction posts invite your members to think critically, challenge assumptions, and have some fun. Use these ready-made templates to energize your community and get everyone talking.
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Fact or Fiction content taps into our natural curiosity and love for uncovering the truth. When community members are challenged to validate a statement, it activates their critical thinking and encourages participation. This format also levels the playing field, making it easy for both new and experienced members to join the conversation.
In business coaching communities, myths and misconceptions are common. Fact or Fiction prompts allow members to debunk or confirm beliefs together, fostering a collaborative learning environment. The interactive nature of these posts creates memorable moments, boosts member retention, and positions your community as a trusted hub for business wisdom.
Fact or Fiction: Most successful entrepreneurs never failed in business.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most successful entrepreneurs never failed in business. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: You need a business degree to be an effective coach.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need a business degree to be an effective coach. Share your opinion!"
Fact or Fiction: Setting SMART goals guarantees business success.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Setting SMART goals guarantees business success. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Coaches should never give direct advice to clients.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Coaches should never give direct advice to clients. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Networking is more important than expertise for business growth.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Networking is more important than expertise for business growth. What is your take?"
Fact or Fiction: Every business needs a detailed five-year plan.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Every business needs a detailed five-year plan. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Only extroverts can succeed as business coaches.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Only extroverts can succeed as business coaches. True or not?"
Fact or Fiction: Coaching is only for struggling businesses.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Coaching is only for struggling businesses."
Fact or Fiction: Raising your prices will always lose you clients.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Raising your prices will always lose you clients. Share your experience!"
Fact or Fiction: You need to work 80 hours a week to be successful.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need to work 80 hours a week to be successful. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Great coaches always have the answers.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Great coaches always have the answers. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: The best time to start a business is during an economic boom.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The best time to start a business is during an economic boom."
Fact or Fiction: All successful coaches use the same methods.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All successful coaches use the same methods."
Fact or Fiction: You must have a large social media following to grow your business.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You must have a large social media following to grow your business. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Most new businesses fail because of poor marketing.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most new businesses fail because of poor marketing. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: A coach should never share personal stories with clients.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: A coach should never share personal stories with clients."
Fact or Fiction: Business coaching is only for large companies.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Business coaching is only for large companies."
Fact or Fiction: You have to be a natural leader to succeed in business.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You have to be a natural leader to succeed in business. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: The client always knows the real problem.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The client always knows the real problem. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Business plans are required for every successful startup.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Business plans are required for every successful startup. Share your view!"
Fact or Fiction: A coach should focus more on listening than talking.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: A coach should focus more on listening than talking. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Accountability is the main reason clients hire coaches.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Accountability is the main reason clients hire coaches. Agree?"
Fact or Fiction: You cannot coach what you have not personally achieved.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You cannot coach what you have not personally achieved."
Fact or Fiction: Business coaches should guarantee results.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Business coaches should guarantee results. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: All feedback must be positive to be effective.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: All feedback must be positive to be effective. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: The client is responsible for their own progress.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The client is responsible for their own progress. Do you agree?"
Fact or Fiction: Coaches need to niche down to be successful.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Coaches need to niche down to be successful. Share your thoughts!"
Fact or Fiction: Charging by the hour is outdated for business coaches.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Charging by the hour is outdated for business coaches."
Fact or Fiction: Business coaching is mostly about motivation.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Business coaching is mostly about motivation."
Fact or Fiction: Being busy is a sign of business success.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Being busy is a sign of business success. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Every business coach should have a mentor.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Every business coach should have a mentor. Agree or disagree?"
Fact or Fiction: Success is all about taking big risks.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Success is all about taking big risks."
Fact or Fiction: Empathy is a coach's most important skill.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Empathy is a coach's most important skill. Fact or fiction?"
Fact or Fiction: Business coaches should avoid discussing failures.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Business coaches should avoid discussing failures. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Clients expect instant results from coaching.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Clients expect instant results from coaching. Agree?"
Fact or Fiction: You need to invest in paid ads to grow your coaching business.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: You need to invest in paid ads to grow your coaching business. Thoughts?"
Fact or Fiction: Referrals are the top source of new coaching clients.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Referrals are the top source of new coaching clients. Agree or not?"
Fact or Fiction: Business coaching is only about business, not personal growth.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Business coaching is only about business, not personal growth."
Fact or Fiction: Most business decisions are based on intuition.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Most business decisions are based on intuition."
Fact or Fiction: Group coaching is less effective than one-on-one coaching.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Group coaching is less effective than one-on-one coaching. What do you think?"
Fact or Fiction: Business coaches must specialize to stand out.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: Business coaches must specialize to stand out. Agree?"
Fact or Fiction: The coaching industry is saturated and hard to break into.
💡 Example: "Fact or Fiction: The coaching industry is saturated and hard to break into. What is your view?"
Start by posting one Fact or Fiction question per week or as part of themed days. Encourage members to share their guesses and reasoning in the comments before revealing the answer. Use polls, threads, or stories to add variety. After revealing the answer, provide a brief explanation and credible source if possible. Tag or highlight insightful responses to keep the discussion lively and acknowledge contributors.
For all platforms, use eye-catching visuals where possible and prompt members to comment or react. On forums, use polls for easy interaction. On chat platforms, start with a statement and encourage quick-fire responses. For social media, leverage stories or reels for fast engagement. Always follow up with the answer to close the loop.
Leverage Fact or Fiction templates to present statements like 'True leaders are born, not made' or 'Micromanagement leads to higher productivity.' Encourage members to vote and discuss, then follow up with evidence-based explanations rooted in business coaching best practices. This approach not only educates but also stimulates meaningful dialogue around leadership misconceptions prevalent among executives.
Craft prompts that tackle beliefs such as 'Employees inherently resist all change' or 'Change management is only the responsibility of upper management.' These Fact or Fiction statements spark discussion and allow coaches to share their change facilitation techniques, ultimately fostering a more open and growth-oriented mindset within the community.
Segment your templates by audience. For solopreneurs, use prompts like 'Scaling requires a large upfront investment.' For corporate leaders, try 'Delegating tasks always increases efficiency.' This targeted approach ensures the content resonates with each subgroup, driving higher engagement and more relevant conversations.
Absolutely. Use statements such as 'Business coaching results can be seen within one week' or 'ROI from coaching is difficult to measure.' These prompts invite members to share experiences and success metrics, helping demystify the ROI process and build credibility for the coaching profession.
Set clear community guidelines before posting potentially polarizing prompts. Encourage respectful discourse and remind members to support their positions with research or real-life coaching experiences. As a moderator, be ready to step in and steer the conversation back to a constructive tone if it becomes personal or unproductive.
Pose statements such as 'It's acceptable for coaches to give direct financial advice to clients' or 'All client information can be shared anonymously for case studies.' Follow up with clarifications on ICF ethical guidelines or your community standards. This ensures members are aware of best practices and helps maintain professional integrity within your group.
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