discovery-coach

Coach sales teams on discovery call structure and question design.

2|Updated Feb 25, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/elihuvillaraus/skills --skill discovery-coach-elihuvillaraus
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Skill: discovery-coach
Source: https://github.com/elihuvillaraus/skills/tree/main/discovery-coach
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/elihuvillaraus/skills --skill discovery-coach-elihuvillaraus

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill coaches sales teams on advanced discovery methodologies to uncover buyer motivation, quantify business gaps, and structure calls for maximum impact, ultimately leading to more closed deals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Question Design: Guides users on crafting effective Situation, Problem, Implication, and Need-Payoff questions (SPIN Selling).
  • Current State Mapping: Helps map the buyer's existing environment, problems, and their root causes.
  • Gap Quantification: Assists in defining the gap between the current and desired future state and its business impact.
  • Call Structure: Provides a framework for elite discovery calls, including openings, discovery phases, tailored pitches, and next steps.
  • Objection Handling: Offers strategies for addressing common objections using the AECR framework.
  • Use Case: A sales development representative (SDR) can use this Skill before a discovery call to refine their question strategy and ensure they are probing for the true business pain and motivation behind a prospect's needs.

Quick Start

Use the discovery-coach skill to help me prepare for a discovery call with a new prospect by outlining the key areas to cover.

Frequently Asked Questions about discovery-coach

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I structure a sales discovery call to uncover buyer motivation?

Structure a sales discovery call using a framework that covers openings, discovery phases, tailored pitches, and next steps to surface real buying motivation. This methodology ensures sellers ask impactful questions and deeply understand the buyer's situation.

What is the best way to design sales questions using SPIN Selling?

Design sales questions using SPIN Selling by crafting Situation, Problem, Implication, and Need-Payoff questions. This guides you in probing for the true business pain and motivation behind a prospect's needs during the discovery process.

How does gap quantification work in sales methodology?

Gap quantification in sales methodology works by defining the distance between the buyer's current state and desired future state. This process maps the existing environment and problems to calculate the precise business impact of the gap.

Can I use the AECR framework for objection handling during discovery calls?

Yes, you can use the AECR framework for objection handling during discovery calls. It provides specific strategies for addressing common objections, ensuring you maintain call control while quantifying business gaps and mapping the buyer's current state.

When do I need current-state mapping in a sales discovery process?

You need current-state mapping in a sales discovery process when you must identify the buyer's existing environment, problems, and their root causes. It is essential for building the baseline needed to quantify the gap and establish future state goals.