Need help keeping your business coaching community vibrant and resourceful? Inviting members to share helpful resources is a powerful way to drive engagement and build collective knowledge. These ready-to-use Recommend a Resource templates make it easy to spark valuable conversations and encourage ongoing participation.
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Resource sharing taps into the collective expertise of your business coaching community. When members recommend articles, podcasts, or tools they have found useful, it not only boosts engagement but also reinforces a culture of generosity and continuous learning. Members feel valued both as contributors and as recipients of fresh insights.
Psychologically, inviting resource sharing gives everyone a chance to showcase their expertise or curiosity without pressure. Even less active members may chime in with a favorite book or app. This type of post also has high practical value, as members walk away with actionable recommendations they can implement immediately in their coaching practice.
What is one business coaching resource you swear by? Share the link or title below.
💡 Example: "What is one business coaching resource you swear by? Share the link or title below. Example: I love 'The Coaching Habit' book."
Have you found a podcast episode that changed your coaching approach? Post it and tell us why.
💡 Example: "I recommend the 'Coaching for Leaders' episode on deep listening. It made me rethink how I ask questions."
Drop your favorite business coaching tool or app and let us know how it helps your workflow.
💡 Example: "I use Trello for tracking client sessions. It keeps me organized and on schedule."
Is there a book that shaped your coaching philosophy? Share the title and a key takeaway.
💡 Example: "The Prosperous Coach taught me to focus on relationships, not transactions."
What online course or workshop has made the biggest impact on your coaching career?
💡 Example: "I took the 'ICF Core Competencies' course and it boosted my confidence in sessions."
Share a business coaching newsletter you read every week and why you recommend it.
💡 Example: "I love 'Coaching Insider' for its actionable tips and case studies."
Which YouTube channel helps you stay sharp as a coach? Link your favorite video.
💡 Example: "'Coaching Skills Lab' has great demonstration videos, especially on active listening."
Have you come across a template or worksheet that saves you time? Share and explain how you use it.
💡 Example: "I use a goal-setting worksheet from MindTools. It helps clients clarify their next steps."
What TED Talk would you recommend to every business coach and why?
💡 Example: "'How Great Leaders Inspire Action' by Simon Sinek is a must-watch for all coaches."
Share a favorite coaching-related Instagram account and what you learn from it.
💡 Example: "@coachingdaily posts actionable reflection prompts that I use with clients."
Is there a recent article that challenged your thinking about coaching? Link and discuss.
💡 Example: "This HBR article on 'Coaching for Inclusion' gave me new strategies for diverse teams."
What resource do you wish you'd found sooner in your coaching journey?
💡 Example: "I wish I'd discovered the 'Coaching Tools Company' years ago. Their templates are gold."
Can you recommend a time management tool that has improved your coaching business?
💡 Example: "Calendly has streamlined my appointment bookings and saved me hours each week."
What resource do you share most often with your own clients? Why?
💡 Example: "I always recommend the 'Wheel of Life' exercise for self-reflection."
Have you used any coaching communities or forums that helped you grow? Share your experience.
💡 Example: "The ICF forum has helped me network and find new accountability partners."
What is your go-to resource for staying updated on coaching trends?
💡 Example: "I read the 'Coaching at Work' magazine each month for the latest news."
Share an online assessment or quiz that adds value to your coaching sessions.
💡 Example: "I use the VIA Character Strengths survey to help clients discover their unique strengths."
What is the most actionable webinar you have attended this year? Share the replay link if possible.
💡 Example: "The 'Scaling Your Coaching Practice' webinar had practical marketing tips."
Have you read a case study that inspired a change in your coaching method? Tell us about it.
💡 Example: "A Harvard case study on executive coaching made me rethink my goal-setting process."
Which coaching certification program resource would you recommend to someone just starting out?
💡 Example: "The ICF's starter toolkit is a great foundation for new coaches."
What is one free resource every business coach should bookmark?
💡 Example: "'PositivePsychology.com' offers a library of free coaching exercises."
Share a mobile app that supports your coaching sessions or client homework.
💡 Example: "'CoachAccountable' helps my clients track their goals between sessions."
Is there a LinkedIn group you recommend for networking or resource sharing?
💡 Example: "'Business Coaching Network' on LinkedIn has valuable peer discussions."
What is your favorite free template for client onboarding? Share the link if possible.
💡 Example: "I use the 'New Client Welcome Packet' from CoachingTools.com."
Have you found a resource for coaching ethics or standards you trust? Please share.
💡 Example: "The ICF Code of Ethics is my go-to reference for ethical dilemmas."
Which accountability tool or method works best for you and your clients?
💡 Example: "I use Habitica to gamify client progress and keep them engaged."
Share a resource for group coaching techniques that you have found effective.
💡 Example: "'The Art of Group Coaching' eBook gave me practical facilitation strategies."
What is your most-used template for session notes or client feedback?
💡 Example: "I rely on Evernote templates to keep all my session notes organized."
Can you recommend a resource for marketing your coaching business online?
💡 Example: "HubSpot's 'Coaching Business Marketing Guide' is packed with actionable tips."
Share a resource that helps with pricing your coaching packages.
💡 Example: "I use the 'Ultimate Guide to Coaching Fees' from Noomi.com."
Is there a video or animation that makes a coaching concept easy to understand?
💡 Example: "The 'GROW Model Explained' animation on YouTube is excellent."
Have you used any resource for improving your coaching questions? Share your favorite.
💡 Example: "'Powerful Coaching Questions' eBook expanded my toolkit immensely."
What is one resource that helps you measure client progress over time?
💡 Example: "'CoachLogix' has built-in progress tracking features I use with every client."
Share a resource for creating engaging coaching workshops or retreats.
💡 Example: "I use templates from 'Workshopper' to plan interactive sessions."
Is there a blog or website you visit regularly for coaching inspiration?
💡 Example: "'The Coaching Tools Company Blog' always sparks new ideas for me."
Have you tried any resource for coaching diverse clients or cross-cultural teams?
💡 Example: "'Coaching Across Cultures' by Rosinski is my go-to book for global teams."
What do you use to organize client files and session notes? Recommend your system or app.
💡 Example: "I use Google Drive folders for each client and keep session notes in Docs."
Share a resource for practicing active listening or communication skills.
💡 Example: "'Listening Mastery' online course helped me deepen my client conversations."
Can you recommend a resource for tracking coaching business expenses?
💡 Example: "Wave Apps is a free tool I use for invoicing and expense tracking."
What is your favorite resource for setting and reviewing coaching goals?
💡 Example: "The 'SMART Goals Worksheet' from MindTools keeps my clients focused."
Have you attended a conference or summit with great takeaways for coaches? Share the highlights or link.
💡 Example: "The ICF Global Summit had incredible sessions on digital coaching best practices."
Is there a resource that helps you balance coaching and business development? Share your tip.
💡 Example: "I use the 'E-Myth Revisited' book to structure both my coaching and business growth."
Post a Recommend a Resource prompt regularly to maintain knowledge flow in your community. Use these templates as conversation starters in your main feed, discussion threads, or private groups. Encourage members to explain why they find each resource useful, and ask follow-up questions to deepen the discussion. Consider pinning popular resource threads or compiling shared links into a community knowledge base for easy access.
On all platforms, keep your calls to action clear and concise. Use tagging or thread features to organize resource recommendations. Visuals like book covers or app screenshots can boost visibility. For chat-based platforms, pin popular resource shares for easy reference.
Focus your Recommend a Resource prompts on tools, books, or frameworks that directly address common pain points in the business coaching space, such as client onboarding platforms, retention strategies, or resources for scaling operations. Encourage members to share experiences with CRM tools, referral systems, or group coaching models that have helped them grow and retain clients.
You can increase engagement and relevance by alternating between broad topics (e.g., best general coaching books) and specific methodologies (e.g., resources for mastering the GROW model). For deeper value, occasionally target a particular coaching framework and ask for member-recommended training programs, worksheets, or certification advice tied to that methodology.
In your Recommend a Resource posts, clarify the intended audience by specifying scenarios—such as leadership development for C-suite clients versus operational improvement for SMB owners. Invite members to tag or categorize their recommendations, stating whether the resource is best for executive, team, or small business coaching contexts.
When recommending resources on topics where philosophies differ (e.g., organic networking vs. paid ads for client acquisition), encourage members to share not just the resource, but also their context and outcomes. Consider featuring a follow-up discussion post to compare approaches, helping coaches weigh options based on their niche and business stage.
Create regular Recommend a Resource prompts focused on current compliance requirements, such as confidentiality best practices or changes in ICF/EMCC ethics codes. Ask members to share legal guides, ethics training modules, or recent webinar recordings that have helped them navigate evolving industry expectations.
Absolutely—many business coaches are seeking tech solutions for remote client management, virtual workshops, and seamless scheduling. Directly prompt your community to share favorite platforms for video calls, resource-sharing, digital whiteboards, and session tracking, and encourage detailed feedback about integration, client experience, and scalability.
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