How to use it
Open with what you remember: "Last time you said you were working on the handstand. How's it going?" While they talk, a slow nod, and let them keep going. Only say it when it's true.
How sure we are
E Evidence: built from practice. What works for coaches and practitioners. Labelled that way.
P Evidence: promising. Good studies, but small or few. Use it and keep checking.
Sources
Van Edwards' "magic phrases" (🟠) · old interviewer-nodding studies (Matarazzo et al. 1964, 🟡).
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