💬 Coaching Script

What to Say - Coaching Difficult Feedback Script (Truth Bomb)

Real coaching sometimes means saying the thing the client doesn't want to hear. This script helps you deliver hard feedback with care, precision, and purpose. Free to use — customize and start reading with our teleprompter in seconds.

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[Client Name], I want to say something to you. And I want you to know I'm saying it because I believe in you, and because I think you're ready to hear it.

Can I share an observation? [Wait for yes.]

In our [Number] sessions together, I've noticed a pattern. Every time we get close to [The key goal or breakthrough], you [Describe the pattern — e.g. bring up a reason it's not the right time, pivot to what other people are doing wrong, agree in the session but don't take action].

I've also noticed that every time I ask you about [The pattern], you [What happens — e.g. go quiet, change the subject, give me a very logical answer].

Here's what I think is actually going on: [Name the underlying belief, fear, or story — e.g. I think there's a part of you that doesn't believe you deserve this, I think you're more comfortable being almost-there than actually arriving].

I could be wrong. But if I'm even partially right — how much has that pattern cost you?

[Pause. Let them sit with it.]

I'm not saying this to make you feel bad. I'm saying it because the thing you said you want — [Repeat their stated goal in their words] — is on the other side of this pattern.

So here's my question: what would you need to believe about yourself to stop letting [The pattern] run the show?

[Listen. Don't rush to fix. Let them find the answer.]