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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