The Question Code: Crack the Secret to Transformational Conversations

Virtual 5 Module Masterclass Series | Podcasting

Module 1: The Foundations of Powerful Questions

Module 2: Crafting Questions that Unlock Insight

Module 3: Listening Beyond Words

Module 4: Navigating Tough Conversations with Grace

Module 5: Mastering the FloBringing It All Together

Susanne’s Podcasting Experience

  • “Take it from the Ironwoman Podcast” has over 450+ podcast episodes since October 2019

  • Susanne has interviewed guests from all 7 continents in 5 different languages

  • She is a certified executive coach, PCC/ICF

Who is it for?

  • Coaches

  • Podcasters

  • Anybody who is interested in creating good conversations

What is it for?

  • Be comfortable having conversations:

    • Create a safe space for your client/guest

    • Ask good-ended questions

    • Be OK with silence

    • Be prepared for any conversation (interview, networking event, etc.)

Module 1: The Foundations of Powerful Questions

Key Focus: Understanding the role of questions in coaching and podcasting

Topics:

The science and psychology behind great questions

Types of questions: open, closed, probing, reflective

Shifting from “knowing” to “curious” mindsets

Activity: Analyze real coaching sessions and podcast interviews to identify effective questions

Avoid filler words (you know, mhhm, right, I think, I mean)

Module 2: Crafting Questions that Unlock Insight

Key Focus: Designing questions that spark reflection and deeper thinking

Topics:

The anatomy of an insightful question

Using silence and pacing to amplify impact

Question layering: moving from surface to depth

Activity: Role-play coaching scenarios and podcast interviews, practicing question sequencing

Come up with your powerful go to questions

Module 3: Listening Beyond Words

Key Focus: Active and deep listening as the foundation for great questioning

Topics:

The art of listening for what’s said—and unsaid

Tuning into emotions, tone, and energy shifts

Activity: “Listen & Respond” exercises, where participants only respond with questions

Deeper listening, pausing, evoking awareness

Module 4: Navigating Tough Conversations with Grace

Key Focus: Asking challenging questions without creating defensiveness

Topics:

Framing difficult questions with empathy

Using questions to manage conflict or tension

Handling emotional responses in both coaching and interviews

Activity: Practice tough conversations in triads (coach, client, observer) with feedback loops

Let it sit longer than you want

Module 5: Mastering the Flow - Bringing It All Together

Key Focus: Integrating questioning techniques into natural, impactful conversations

Topics:

Balancing structure with spontaneity

Storytelling through questions in podcasting

Creating transformational moments in coaching

Activity: Capstone exercise- conduct a live coaching session or podcast-style interview, followed by a reflective debrief

Celebrate / practical approach  = Success


Pricing Info

Price: $1200 USD for all 5 modules

Start: March 26th, 2025

Time: 7-8 pm EST

Location: Zoom - all virtual!

Payment: In-full prior to start date


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