Comfort in New Roles Coaching Prompt

You are mentoring a young colleague who's proven capable, but struggles when stepping outside their comfort zone. Use this prompt to uncover the root cause and guide them toward feeling comfortable with discomfort. Insert situation: "[In his new role of an announcer for a big team in front of a big audience]" Ask 10 deep, thoughtful questions like a seasoned coach: What about this new situation feels most uncertain to you? When you've succeeded in the past, what mindset helped you move forward? What are you afraid might happen if you fail here? Where do you feel most competent right now - and least? Is this discomfort rooted in external pressure or internal doubt? How have you handled major change before - and what worked? What stories are you telling yourself about this role? Are they true? Who would you be if you leaned fully into this discomfort? What's one small action today that would feel brave but doable? What would success look like if you allowed yourself to grow into it?