Collect 20 strong open questions fit for any coaching session, instead of improvising or repeating "how do you feel about that?" only.

After a deep talk, ask: "What do I need to ask that I haven't?" — a trust revealer.

Don't ask "be my mentor" — ask "20 min on specific decision" 6 times until relationship becomes natural.

Replace the rote "how are you" with "what was the best part of your week?".

Practice asking open GROW questions instead of giving advice in every mentoring meeting.

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