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5. Is it possible that there is another approach/solution here? 6. What else do you think may be possible? 7. I'm not sure what you mean by that. Can you say more? 8. That's interesting. Will you share with me why you see it that way? 9. What solution would motivate you enough to explore in which way you should work to realize it? 10. If a coachee says, "I’m not ready for this now. “ respond with: "May I ask, what might be changing in the near furture that would then make it a better time to try this solution?" This question enables you to smoke out the real objection, just in case "we're not ready now" is not it. Moreover, you may uncover some additional information you can use that will allow you to adjust your approach. From The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cold Calling © 2004 Keith Rosen - CPW-014-009062 Visit Keith Rosen's Website: http://www.profitbuilders.com 363