While feedback looks at the past, feedforward focuses on future possibilities. It provides actionable suggestions for the next project, making the growth process feel proactive and inspiring rather than punitive.
Shift from "Why didn't this work?" to "What would a successful outcome look like?" Open-ended questions (starting with "What" or "How") bypass the brain’s defensive mechanisms and trigger creative problem-solving.
Coaching isn’t "soft"—it’s about high support and high challenge. Great coaches hold people to their goals by understanding their personal "why," making accountability feel like a commitment to themselves rather than a chore for the boss.
Here are seven core coaching skills that unlock latent potential and drive meaningful transformation: