And What Else?

I love this- from one of my favorite people in the global coaching world, Michael Bungay Stanier:

"The most powerful coaching question in the world: "And what else?"

It not only teases out more from the person you're coaching (the first thing they have to say is never the only thing), but it stops you from jumping in and offering solutions or advice before it's welcome."

And I would add- keeping asking "and what else" and you will always find another way to move and develop in your life.
It is the basis of creativity, it is the basis of innovation, it is the basis of keeping yourself on your feet, active and alive!