Prompting (noun)

The act of urging or inciting someone to take action, especially by reminding or encouraging them.

Origin:

Derived from the verb 'prompt', which comes from the middle french word 'prompt' meaning 'to urge'.

Examples:

1. Her repeated prompting finally convinced him to take action on the issue.
2. The teacher's gentle prompting helped the shy student find the confidence to speak up in class.
3. The manager's prompting was crucial in getting the team to work together effectively.
4. Her prompting was instrumental in getting the project off the ground and moving forward.
5. His encouragement and prompting gave her the motivation she needed to reach her goals.