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Bank of 10 Powerful Questions

“Bank of 10 Powerful Questions” is a short 45-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Leadership domain. Memorize 10 coaching questions that open any conversation, replacing answers 80% of the time. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

Memorize 10 coaching questions that open any conversation, replacing answers 80% of the time.

45 min Beginner

Goal

Build the muscle of deep questioning instead of advising. Great leaders ask more than they answer.

Steps

1

Memorize 10 questions (from "The Coaching Habit" by Michael Bungay Stanier):

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

After 5 conversations, you find reports often know the answer; they just need space to reach it.

Evidence base

School: Coaching Habit / Box of Crayons

Founders: Michael Bungay Stanier (2016)

Coined by Michael Bungay Stanier in "The Coaching Habit" (2016) — best-selling coaching book of the decade. Built on Bob Tschannen-Moran (coaching PhD).

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Bank of 10 Powerful Questions" take?

This exercise takes about 45 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.

When will I notice the effect of "Bank of 10 Powerful Questions"?

After 5 conversations, you find reports often know the answer; they just need space to reach it. In the short term: Within a month, "ask me for the answer" from your team drops 40%.

Is "Bank of 10 Powerful Questions" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Coaching Habit / Box of Crayons (Michael Bungay Stanier (2016)). Coined by Michael Bungay Stanier in "The Coaching Habit" (2016) — best-selling coaching book of the decade. Built on Bob Tschannen-Moran (coaching PhD).

Is "Bank of 10 Powerful Questions" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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