Battle-Tested Myth Buster Prompts for Business Coaching Communities

Tired of seeing common business myths hold people back in your coaching community? Our Myth Buster templates help you spark informed conversations, challenge misconceptions, and build a culture of fact-based learning.

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Why This Works

Myth Buster posts work because they tap into curiosity and invite critical thinking. When community members see a familiar belief questioned, they are more likely to engage, share their experiences, and learn from others. This approach turns passive readers into active participants, driving meaningful conversation.

Challenging myths also establishes your community as a trusted source of credible information. By encouraging members to question assumptions and providing evidence-backed facts, you foster a culture of learning and growth. This builds trust in your leadership and strengthens the value of your business coaching community.

Finally, myth busting can be fun and empowering. Members feel more confident when they can separate fact from fiction, and your community becomes a go-to place for reliable insights.

41 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

Myth: You need to work 24/7 to run a successful business. Who has heard this before?

💡 Example: "Myth: You need to work 24/7 to run a successful business. Who has heard this before?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #work-life #discussion #common-myth
2

Fact check time: Is it true that only extroverts make good business coaches?

💡 Example: "Fact check time: Is it true that only extroverts make good business coaches?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #personality #fact-check #coaching
3

Myth: You must have an MBA to coach entrepreneurs. Do you agree or disagree?

💡 Example: "Myth: You must have an MBA to coach entrepreneurs. Do you agree or disagree?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #education #debate #credentials
4

Let's bust a myth: Is failing in business always a bad thing?

💡 Example: "Let's bust a myth: Is failing in business always a bad thing?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #failure #growth #mindset
5

True or false: Only big companies benefit from business coaching.

💡 Example: "True or false: Only big companies benefit from business coaching."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #company size #poll #benefits
6

Myth: Coaches need to have all the answers. What do you think?

💡 Example: "Myth: Coaches need to have all the answers. What do you think?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #expectations #coaching role
7

Have you ever heard 'Coaching is just giving advice'? Let's discuss.

💡 Example: "Have you ever heard 'Coaching is just giving advice'? Let's discuss."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #advice #definition
8

Myth: Coaching is only for struggling businesses. Share your thoughts below.

💡 Example: "Myth: Coaching is only for struggling businesses. Share your thoughts below."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #struggles #audience #opinion
9

Let's debunk: You can become a top coach overnight. Agree or not?

💡 Example: "Let's debunk: You can become a top coach overnight. Agree or not?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #career #growth #debate
10

Myth: High fees always mean a better coach. What do you believe?

💡 Example: "Myth: High fees always mean a better coach. What do you believe?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #pricing #quality #perception
11

Is it a myth that only CEOs need business coaching? Let's hear your take.

💡 Example: "Is it a myth that only CEOs need business coaching? Let's hear your take."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #CEOs #audience #discussion
12

Fact or fiction: Business coaching is the same as consulting.

💡 Example: "Fact or fiction: Business coaching is the same as consulting."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #coaching #consulting #comparison
13

Myth: You need years of experience to start coaching. What's your view?

💡 Example: "Myth: You need years of experience to start coaching. What's your view?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #experience #startup #opinion
14

Let's talk: Is business coaching only about increasing profits?

💡 Example: "Let's talk: Is business coaching only about increasing profits?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #profit #purpose #discussion
15

Myth: You can coach everyone the same way. Share your perspective.

💡 Example: "Myth: You can coach everyone the same way. Share your perspective."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #approach #personalization #coaching style
16

Heard this before? 'Business coaches just motivate you.' Is that accurate?

💡 Example: "Heard this before? 'Business coaches just motivate you.' Is that accurate?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #motivation #role #accuracy
17

Myth: Only failed entrepreneurs become coaches. What do you say?

💡 Example: "Myth: Only failed entrepreneurs become coaches. What do you say?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #background #success #debate
18

Do you believe business coaching is only for startups? Why or why not?

💡 Example: "Do you believe business coaching is only for startups? Why or why not?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #startup #audience #debate
19

Let's fact check: Is coaching just about setting goals?

💡 Example: "Let's fact check: Is coaching just about setting goals?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #goal-setting #role #fact-check
20

Myth: A coach's job is to fix your problems. Agree or disagree?

💡 Example: "Myth: A coach's job is to fix your problems. Agree or disagree?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #problem-solving #role #debate
21

Do you think online coaching is less effective than in-person? Time to bust this myth.

💡 Example: "Do you think online coaching is less effective than in-person? Time to bust this myth."

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #online #effectiveness #debate
22

Myth: You need a huge network to succeed as a business coach.

💡 Example: "Myth: You need a huge network to succeed as a business coach."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #networking #success
23

Fact check: Is it true that business coaching guarantees instant results?

💡 Example: "Fact check: Is it true that business coaching guarantees instant results?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #results #expectations #fact-check
24

Myth: Coaching is only for those who cannot manage on their own.

💡 Example: "Myth: Coaching is only for those who cannot manage on their own."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #support #independence
25

Have you ever heard that business coaching is too expensive to be worth it?

💡 Example: "Have you ever heard that business coaching is too expensive to be worth it?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #cost #value #discussion
26

Myth: Only people with problems seek coaching.

💡 Example: "Myth: Only people with problems seek coaching."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #audience #stigma
27

Myth: You must stick to one coaching method for success.

💡 Example: "Myth: You must stick to one coaching method for success."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #methods #flexibility
28

Let's discuss: Is business coaching just for corporate leaders?

💡 Example: "Let's discuss: Is business coaching just for corporate leaders?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #audience #leaders #debate
29

Myth: Coaching is only about talking, not taking action.

💡 Example: "Myth: Coaching is only about talking, not taking action."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #action #role
30

Have you been told that business coaches replace managers? Let's clarify.

💡 Example: "Have you been told that business coaches replace managers? Let's clarify."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #role #management #clarification
31

Myth: All business coaches use the same strategies.

💡 Example: "Myth: All business coaches use the same strategies."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #strategies #uniqueness
32

Do you think only business owners need coaching? Share your view.

💡 Example: "Do you think only business owners need coaching? Share your view."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #audience #owners #discussion
33

Myth: Business coaching is a quick fix for all challenges.

💡 Example: "Myth: Business coaching is a quick fix for all challenges."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #quick fix #expectations
34

Myth: Only external coaches can help your business. Thoughts?

💡 Example: "Myth: Only external coaches can help your business. Thoughts?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #internal #external #coaching
35

Let's challenge this: Can group coaching be as effective as one-on-one?

💡 Example: "Let's challenge this: Can group coaching be as effective as one-on-one?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #group coaching #effectiveness
36

Myth: Business coaches only focus on weaknesses.

💡 Example: "Myth: Business coaches only focus on weaknesses."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #focus #strengths
37

Myth: You must have decades of experience to add value as a coach.

💡 Example: "Myth: You must have decades of experience to add value as a coach."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #experience #value
38

Do you think coaching is only for the C-suite? Share your thoughts.

💡 Example: "Do you think coaching is only for the C-suite? Share your thoughts."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #C-suite #audience #discussion
39

Myth: A coach tells you what to do. Is that your experience?

💡 Example: "Myth: A coach tells you what to do. Is that your experience?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #directive #role #experience
40

Myth: Business coaching can replace all your business needs.

💡 Example: "Myth: Business coaching can replace all your business needs."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #limitations #expectations
41

Have you seen the myth that coaching is only about mindset? Let's discuss.

💡 Example: "Have you seen the myth that coaching is only about mindset? Let's discuss."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #mindset #scope #discussion

How to Use These Templates

Choose a myth relevant to your members' business coaching journey. Share the myth as a post, inviting members to comment on its validity or share personal stories. After initial discussion, follow up with facts and sources to clarify the truth. Rotate topics to keep the conversation fresh, and encourage respectful debate. Use polls or reactions to increase participation and highlight expert voices in the thread.

Best Practices

  • Always cite reputable sources when debunking myths.
  • Keep the tone respectful and open to encourage dialogue.
  • Use relatable, real-world examples members can connect with.
  • Encourage members to share their own experiences with the myth.
  • Follow up with actionable advice or resources after busting a myth.

All Platforms Tips

For all platforms, use engaging visuals or bold text to highlight the myth. Pin popular myth buster threads for ongoing discussion. Use tagging or hashtags so members can easily find past myths. Adapt the format to suit short-form (e.g. stories, tweets) or long-form (e.g. Facebook, LinkedIn) posts as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I use Myth Buster posts in my business coaching community?

Aim for one Myth Buster post per week to keep engagement high without overwhelming members.

How do I ensure my Myth Buster posts are accurate?

Always verify facts using reputable sources such as academic journals, industry reports, or respected coaching organizations.

What if a Myth Buster post sparks disagreement?

Moderate respectfully, encourage healthy debate, and remind members to stick to facts and community guidelines.

Can I adapt these templates to suit different platforms?

Yes, these templates are designed for all platforms and can be tailored for short or long-form posts.

Should I follow up after posting a Myth Buster question?

Yes, follow up with clarifying facts, sources, and actionable advice to maximize learning and engagement.

Are there topics to avoid in Myth Buster posts?

Avoid highly controversial or sensitive topics unless you provide clear context and moderate the discussion carefully.

How can I encourage lurkers to participate in Myth Buster threads?

Start with less confrontational myths and invite members to share personal stories or simple agree/disagree responses.

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