Having trouble getting your business coaching community talking? Would You Rather questions are a playful way to spark creative thinking and lively discussions. Use these ready-to-go templates to inspire thoughtful debates and help members connect with each other.
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Would You Rather questions tap into the human love for choice and imagination. By presenting two intriguing scenarios, they invite members to consider possibilities, reflect on their values, and reveal their preferences. This format lowers the barrier for participation, because there are no wrong answers and every response is valid.
In business coaching communities, these questions can help members share their perspectives on growth, leadership, and decision-making in a lighthearted way. They create a safe space for vulnerability while also encouraging members to explain their reasoning, deepening the conversation. This not only increases engagement but also helps members learn from each other's experiences and viewpoints.
Would you rather always have a fully booked calendar or always have free time to brainstorm?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have a fully booked calendar or always have free time to brainstorm? Why?"
Would you rather coach a startup founder or a seasoned executive?
💡 Example: "Would you rather coach a startup founder or a seasoned executive? Share your pick!"
Would you rather double your client list or double your coaching rates?
💡 Example: "Would you rather double your client list or double your coaching rates? Tell us why."
Would you rather run a group coaching session or focus on 1-on-1 clients only?
💡 Example: "Would you rather run a group coaching session or focus on 1-on-1 clients only? Why?"
Would you rather specialize in leadership coaching or productivity coaching?
💡 Example: "Would you rather specialize in leadership coaching or productivity coaching?"
Would you rather have all your clients refer you or write glowing testimonials?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have all your clients refer you or write glowing testimonials? Why?"
Would you rather attend one big conference or several small workshops each year?
💡 Example: "Would you rather attend one big conference or several small workshops each year?"
Would you rather always work remotely or always meet clients in person?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always work remotely or always meet clients in person? Explain your choice."
Would you rather have unlimited marketing budget or unlimited admin support?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have unlimited marketing budget or unlimited admin support?"
Would you rather coach clients on mindset or on strategy?
💡 Example: "Would you rather coach clients on mindset or on strategy?"
Would you rather write a bestselling book or launch a top-rated podcast?
💡 Example: "Would you rather write a bestselling book or launch a top-rated podcast? Share your dream!"
Would you rather have a full schedule with small wins or a light schedule with big wins?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a full schedule with small wins or a light schedule with big wins? Why?"
Would you rather work with clients in your own industry or branch out to new sectors?
💡 Example: "Would you rather work with clients in your own industry or branch out to new sectors? Explain."
Would you rather have every session start on time or end with a breakthrough?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have every session start on time or end with a breakthrough?"
Would you rather automate your onboarding or your follow-ups?
💡 Example: "Would you rather automate your onboarding or your follow-ups?"
Would you rather always be booked months in advance or have a flexible, last-minute schedule?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always be booked months in advance or have a flexible, last-minute schedule? Why?"
Would you rather grow your business with a partner or stay solo and independent?
💡 Example: "Would you rather grow your business with a partner or stay solo and independent? Share your thoughts."
Would you rather get all your clients from referrals or from your website?
💡 Example: "Would you rather get all your clients from referrals or from your website?"
Would you rather always coach in the morning or in the evening?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always coach in the morning or in the evening?"
Would you rather help clients achieve faster results or deeper transformations?
💡 Example: "Would you rather help clients achieve faster results or deeper transformations? Why?"
Would you rather only work with new clients or only with long-term clients?
💡 Example: "Would you rather only work with new clients or only with long-term clients? Explain your choice."
Would you rather have a waiting list or always be able to take new clients immediately?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a waiting list or always be able to take new clients immediately?"
Would you rather invest in professional development or in client acquisition?
💡 Example: "Would you rather invest in professional development or in client acquisition?"
Would you rather coach in your local community or work with global clients?
💡 Example: "Would you rather coach in your local community or work with global clients? Why?"
Would you rather build your brand on LinkedIn or Instagram?
💡 Example: "Would you rather build your brand on LinkedIn or Instagram?"
Would you rather offer a signature program or custom solutions for each client?
💡 Example: "Would you rather offer a signature program or custom solutions for each client? Why?"
Would you rather do all your business planning on paper or digitally?
💡 Example: "Would you rather do all your business planning on paper or digitally?"
Would you rather always have access to the latest tech or unlimited books?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have access to the latest tech or unlimited books? Why?"
Would you rather coach live on video or via written messages only?
💡 Example: "Would you rather coach live on video or via written messages only?"
Would you rather have your mornings free or your evenings free every day?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have your mornings free or your evenings free every day?"
Would you rather help clients break bad habits or build new ones?
💡 Example: "Would you rather help clients break bad habits or build new ones? Tell us why."
Would you rather create video courses or write ebooks for your audience?
💡 Example: "Would you rather create video courses or write ebooks for your audience?"
Would you rather spend a day shadowing your favorite coach or your favorite client?
💡 Example: "Would you rather spend a day shadowing your favorite coach or your favorite client? Why?"
Would you rather have a viral post or a loyal, engaged following?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a viral post or a loyal, engaged following? Share your thoughts."
Would you rather always have full creative control or always get expert feedback?
💡 Example: "Would you rather always have full creative control or always get expert feedback?"
Would you rather spend your energy on marketing or on client sessions?
💡 Example: "Would you rather spend your energy on marketing or on client sessions?"
Would you rather have a team of coaches or manage everything yourself?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have a team of coaches or manage everything yourself? Why?"
Would you rather have every client meeting be spontaneous or always planned in advance?
💡 Example: "Would you rather have every client meeting be spontaneous or always planned in advance? Explain."
Would you rather focus on your local market or aim for international growth?
💡 Example: "Would you rather focus on your local market or aim for international growth? Why?"
Would you rather use only tried-and-true coaching techniques or always experiment with new ones?
💡 Example: "Would you rather use only tried-and-true coaching techniques or always experiment with new ones? Share your preference."
Would you rather never have to network again or never have to do admin tasks again?
💡 Example: "Would you rather never have to network again or never have to do admin tasks again?"
Would you rather receive honest criticism from a peer or glowing praise from a client?
💡 Example: "Would you rather receive honest criticism from a peer or glowing praise from a client? Why?"
Post one Would You Rather question at a time and encourage members to share not just their choice but why they picked it. Pin or highlight especially interesting discussions to encourage more participation. Rotate themes weekly, such as leadership or productivity, and consider tagging members to invite specific voices. Mix up posting times to reach different member segments and keep engagement steady.
For all platforms, use engaging visuals or emojis to make posts stand out. Encourage replies, polls, or reactions depending on the platform's features. On forums, consider pinning discussions. On chat apps, follow up with quick polls. For social platforms, use relevant hashtags to increase visibility.
Once or twice per week is ideal to maintain interest without overwhelming your community.
Ask members to explain their choices and tag a few to kick off the discussion.
Yes, they are designed to be accessible and spark discussion among new and seasoned members.
Absolutely. Feel free to tweak wording or context to better fit your specific community.
Yes, visuals or polls can boost engagement, especially on platforms that support these features.
Try posting at different times, tagging active members, or rephrasing the question for clarity.
Yes, all templates are crafted to be professional, lighthearted, and relevant to business coaching.
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