(A thought piece for coaches who love the craft… but occasionally roll their eyes too) Let’s be honest. For all the talk about curiosity, presence, and partnership, there are moments in coaching that make even the most serene professional want to quietly close their laptop and whisper, “Did that really just happen?” You know the ones. The moments that stretch the very fabric of our patience, that test our capacity to stay professional while our inner coach is having a full-on

A thought piece for reflective coaches Coaching, at its heart, is fuelled by curiosity. It helps us step into another person’s world, listen beyond words, and follow the quiet trail of meaning that can lead to insight and change. But lately, I’ve been wondering, can curiosity ever go too far? I’m not talking about clear boundary breaches or ethical violations. I mean the subtle moments that often slip past unnoticed. The moments where a question feels just a little too sharp.

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