The Question That Changed the Room

I was witnessing a group coaching session. Lots of surface-level chatter. Until the coach asked, "What are you pretending not to know?"

Silence.

Someone shifted. Another crossed their arms. Then one brave voice said, "That I hate my job but feel too guilty to leave."

Boom. Vulnerability unlocked the room. Others followed. Stories poured out. Real talk began.

That one question cracked open a safe space. It reminded me: the right question doesn’t provide an answer. It opens a door.

What’s a question that changed you? I challenge you to think of a reflective question which will help change the readers' perspective. Write it in the comments.

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