5 check-in questions that keep clients accountable

Accountability isn't nagging — it's noticing. The right weekly questions pull the truth forward while it's still small enough to coach. These five do most of the work.

1. What went well this week?

Start with a win. It sets an honest tone and reminds the client that progress is happening, even on a hard week.

2. Where did the plan and real life collide?

Not "did you fail" — "where did it get hard." You're hunting for the obstacle, not the confession. That's where the coaching is.

3. On a scale of 1–10, how were energy and sleep?

A quick number trend tells you when to push and when to pull back long before a client says the word "tired."

4. What's one thing you want me to know?

An open door. The most important detail of the week is often the one a client wouldn't have volunteered to a yes/no form.

5. What's your intention for next week?

End facing forward. A client who names one concrete intention is far more likely to show up than one who just reported the past.

In Cadence these prompts are yours to reword, so every check-in sounds like you — not a generic form.