Challenging with Care provides thoughtful questions that help business mentors challenge a client’s assumptions, patterns and decisions without undermining trust.

Constructive challenge can help clients recognise blind spots, consider different perspectives and make stronger decisions. The prompts encourage mentors to remain curious and supportive while introducing an appropriate level of challenge.

When should I use it with a mentoring client?

These prompts may be helpful when a client is:

• Stuck in an established pattern that is no longer producing results.
• Making decisions based on assumptions rather than clear evidence.
• Avoiding responsibility or a difficult decision that needs to be addressed.
• Ready to move beyond their comfort zone and consider a bolder course of action.

Download the PDF below for more information and practical challenge prompts.