Coaching Revealed an Institute of Coaching Podcast The Science of Dialogue with Haesun Moon
What if every coaching conversation could be mapped - and improved - by understanding the science of dialogue itself? In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Jeffrey Hull speaks with Dr. Haesun Moon, a leading researcher, coach, and author known for developing the Dialogic Orientation Quadrant (DOQ). Dr. Moon bridges neuroscience, linguistics, and solution-focused coaching to uncover how language quite literally shapes human change.
From her early experiences in science labs to her groundbreaking studies in communication science, Dr. Moon explains how the microstructure of conversation reveals how coaching works. Together, Jeff and Haesun explore the power of generative dialogue, how our questions shape client responses, and why understanding linguistic influence can transform coaching practice.
In this episode, Jeff and Dr. Moon discuss:
- The origins of the Dialogic Orientation Quadrant (DOQ) and how it maps every coaching exchange.
- The science behind dialogue: how and why language creates change
- How to recognize the subtle presuppositions embedded in your own coaching questions.
- Practical methods for tracking progress through language and self-recorded sessions.
Whether you’re a coach, educator, or leader, this episode invites you to see language not just as a tool, but as the living medium of transformation.