Feeling stuck is a universal experience – whether it’s in your career, relationships, or personal growth, we all hit roadblocks that leave us questioning our next steps. The S.T.U.C.K. Coaching Model is designed to help you or your clients navigate these challenges with clarity, purpose, and alignment.
In this post, you’ll discover 108 powerful open-ended questions crafted to unlock deeper insights, shift limiting beliefs, and spark actionable change.
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S – Sense the Block (22 Questions)
- What is making you feel stuck right now?
- Which area of your life feels stagnant or blocked?
- What specific situation triggered your current feelings of being stuck?
- How does this stuckness show up in your daily life?
- What emotions come up when you think about being stuck?
- Can you describe what “stuck” feels like to you?
- Where do you feel this stuckness physically in your body?
- What patterns have you noticed that might be keeping you stuck?
- What thoughts or beliefs come up when you think about this challenge?
- If this stuckness could speak, what would it say to you?
- How long have you been feeling this way?
- What do you believe is holding you back the most?
- Who or what do you feel is influencing this situation?
- What scares you about moving forward?
- What excites you about moving forward?
- How does this stuckness affect your relationships or interactions with others?
- How does it align (or misalign) with your values or priorities?
- If you were to name this block, what would you call it?
- What would your life look like without this stuckness?
- What are you avoiding by staying in this place of stuckness?
- What would be possible for you if this block were no longer present?
- What’s the most important thing for us to focus on as we address this?
T – Transform the Narrative (22 Questions)
- What story are you telling yourself about this situation?
- What do you believe about yourself because of this block?
- How true do you think this belief or story is?
- How does this story serve you or protect you?
- How does this story hold you back?
- What assumptions are you making about the situation?
- If you could challenge one belief you have about this, which would it be?
- What evidence do you have that this belief might not be entirely true?
- What might change if you thought about this situation differently?
- How would someone else view this situation?
- What is the most empowering way you could frame this experience?
- What would you like to believe about yourself instead?
- If you could rewrite this story, what would it say?
- What strengths have you discovered because of this challenge?
- How can this situation be an opportunity for growth?
- What would you say to a friend facing the same challenge?
- If you could let go of this belief, how would you feel?
- What new possibilities could open up if you released this narrative?
- What’s one step you can take to create a new, more empowering belief?
- How does reframing this situation feel for you?
- What affirmation or intention can help you embrace this new perspective?
- What lessons can you take from this experience?
U – Unlock Inner Resources (22 Questions)
- What strengths have helped you overcome challenges in the past?
- What do you know about yourself that can help you in this situation?
- When in your life have you felt confident and capable?
- How did you move forward the last time you felt stuck?
- Who in your life could support or guide you right now?
- What skills do you have that you haven’t yet tapped into?
- What networks or connections could provide resources or insights?
- What does your intuition tell you about moving forward?
- How would your higher self guide you in this moment?
- What tools or techniques have worked for you in the past to overcome obstacles?
- If you were to take a leap of faith, what would it be?
- What is one thing you’re really good at that could help you here?
- How do your values or passions align with resolving this issue?
- What inspires you to keep going when things feel difficult?
- What small success can you celebrate right now?
- What does your inner voice say about the next step?
- What advice would your future self give you right now?
- What role does your creativity play in finding a solution?
- How can you tap into your emotional resilience to move forward?
- What practices—like meditation or journaling—can help you access clarity?
- How does connecting with your spiritual side provide guidance here?
- What resources (internal or external) do you feel most drawn to using?
C – Create a New Path (22 Questions)
- What would a successful resolution to this issue look like for you?
- What small, manageable steps could you take to move forward?
- What’s one thing you could try today to shift this situation?
- How can you align your goals with your values?
- What does your ideal outcome look like, and how can you start moving toward it?
- What new habits or routines could support your progress?
- What’s one experiment you could try to see things differently?
- What risks are you willing to take to create change?
- What’s one thing you’ve been avoiding that you could address this week?
- How will you know you’re making progress?
- What’s the next right step for you right now?
- How can you break down your goals into smaller, actionable steps?
- How will you celebrate small wins along the way?
- What tools or systems can you use to stay organized and focused?
- How can you make this process enjoyable or inspiring?
- What do you need to let go of to move forward?
- What new opportunities might arise as you take action?
- How can you remind yourself of your progress regularly?
- What role does patience play in this process for you?
- What’s one thing you can commit to this week to move closer to your goal?
- How will you stay accountable for the steps you’re planning?
- What would success in this situation mean to you personally?
K – Keep Evolving (20 Questions)
- How will you maintain the progress you’ve made?
- What daily practices can help you stay aligned with your goals?
- How can you celebrate the growth you’ve experienced so far?
- What lessons have you learned that you can apply in the future?
- How will you remind yourself of your worth and potential?
- What affirmations or mantras can you use to keep moving forward?
- What habits will support your continued growth?
- How can you track or reflect on your progress regularly?
- What role does self-compassion play in maintaining your momentum?
- How can you stay connected to your higher self?
- How will you handle setbacks if they arise?
- What support systems can you put in place to stay grounded?
- How can you keep your vision clear and focused?
- What inspires you to keep evolving and growing?
- How can you stay open to new possibilities and opportunities?
- What gratitude practices can help you stay positive?
- How will you integrate what you’ve learned into your daily life?
- How can you keep experimenting and learning as you grow?
- What does continued success mean to you?
- How will you honor and celebrate your ongoing evolution?
To learn more about this powerful model and how it can transform your life, join the TT Coaching Program (Holistic Coach Certification Program), where you’ll not only experience firsthand the tools and guidance to shift from stuck to unstoppable but also learn how to guide your own clients through this transformative journey.