Toolsheet 1 – Individual Coaching: Getting out of a deadlock in 20 minutes

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Tool Capsule 1 “ Getting out of a Deadlock in 20 minutes ” helps turn a blockage into a concrete first step in a single sequence.

A 4-step protocol of 5 minutes each to:

• quickly clarify the situation
• identify the true obstacle
• open up new options
• commit to immediate action

Key principle: movement comes before the solution.

Ideal when your client:

• procrastinates on a specific issue
• keeps going in circles without moving forward
• feels paralyzed when facing an action
• hesitates or avoids making a decision

• Time-saving: you help resolve the issue in a single sequence
• Powerful impact: you create a quick breakthrough
• Clear intervention: a structured and reassuring framework
• Breaking out of inertia: you get the client moving again
• Stronger coaching posture: you guide without doing it for them
• Visible results: the client leaves with a concrete first step

You move from “understanding the problem” to “taking action.”

Who are these toolsheets designed for?

• Professional coaches (beginners or experienced)
• Coaches working in career transition, career coaching, or personal development
• Consultants, trainers, and support professionals
• Anyone who wants to quickly unblock situations

 Content toolsheet 1 – Individual Coaching

A guided protocol (20 minutes) — A structured process to move from blockage to action

• Tool objective
• Usage framework
• A 4-step process in short stages

A detailed user guide — Key questions, coaching posture, reframing techniques, and points of attention

• Questions to ask at each step
• Coach’s intentions
• Key points to pay attention to
• Facilitating phrases and suggested wording

A coach memo sheet — To intervene effectively, even in key moments

• Concise structure
• Essential questions
• Intervention guidelines and reference points

A client worksheet to complete — To reinforce awareness and move into action

• Clarifying the situation
• Identifying the blockage
• Generating options
• Decision-making and action commitment

What makes the difference?

• A tool that can be used immediately during a session
• A short, dynamic, and operational format
• An approach centered on taking action
• A powerful lever against inertia and procrastination
• Simple, effective, and printable materials

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