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You are micro-coaching in those moments of glimpsed possibility during a conversation.<\/p>\n

It’s when you have the opportunity to affect the course of events by improvising a question or brief observation.<\/p>\n

For example, to a colleague who is discussing their difficulties in tackling a tricky situation: ‘What have you been doing so far that you’ve noticed is helping?’<\/p>\n

To a friend who is aspiring to be excellent at some pursuit: ‘What’s one thing you’re hoping to notice about how you perform next time you … (play the guitar, run round the park, help Andy with the homework, or whatever)?’<\/p>\n

It’s by drawing their attention – often with a ‘noticing’ question or comment – to a salient feature of their efforts, that they can refocus on the resources that will help them make useful progress.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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