Today I am offering a tool we use with new clients during our FREE 30-minute discovery sessions! This process is foundational to identify key components and ideas that we will focus on through our coaching sessions.
First things first! Do you know why you are interested in getting a life coach/ do you already have specific goals in mind? If not, no worries! That is exactly what we are here for!
What brings you here? Do you have a specific goal in mind you are looking to achieve?
Next, we want to cover all the bases of life satisfaction. Maybe you are seeking coaching because you want to go back to school. It is common that clients come to us with a goal in mind but find they actually end up improving several other areas! That is exactly why we throw a wide net in the beginning. Not only will we help you achieve your goal, but we want to address you holistically as well!
How would you rate your satisfaction in the following areas on a scale of 0-10? – zero being completely dissatisfied and ten being extremely satisfied.
- Health/Wellness
- Friends + Family
- Significant Other
- Personal Growth
- Fun + Leisure
- Home Environment
- Career
- Finances
Likert scales (0-10) are great, but they aren’t descriptive enough for our purposes here. In the above question if you found that your satisfaction was low in a few areas, we want to know more about that. It might be a little uncomfortable to dig into the things that don’t make you feel so great; but don’t shy away! Be truly honest with yourself, (no one is judging) that is the only way you will be able to make genuine improvements.
From the categories above where you scored less than 5, what do you like & what do you dislike about those areas of life?
Now let’s hear more specifically the why and what you are wanting out of this process. This one is pretty self explanatory, so I will let you get to it!
When you think about why you are seeking a life coach, which of the following would you say you’re looking for? (check all that apply)
o Achieve goals quickly and efficiently
o Find more inner peace and self-authenticity
o Career advancement
o Overall meaning and purpose
o Improve general happiness
o Accountability
o General support
This next one is underrated, over looked, and arguably most important! Defining your values/world view/identity. What does that mean? Essentially, what scope (your view of the world) drives who you are, the choices you make, how you see yourself, and how you interact. We want to know what values you hold that YOU think are important. Again, be honest! Even if you think some of your “values” are not flattering, let’s hear them anyways! i.e. you may value alone time, adventure, self-expression, perfection, performance, and trust. These are just an example to help you get going.
Would you say that you have well defined core values? (foundational beliefs that guide your everyday life and self-image)
- If yes, what 5-10 words would you use to describe them?
- If no, let’s figure it out together using a value worksheet.
Last and not least! Be vulnerable with me here and tell me your dream land dreams about your future! (spoiler alert! They don’t have to be “just” dreams!!—work with us and we will get you on the path to fulfillment)
Without any self judgement and in your perfect world, where do you want to be in the next year?
Congratulations! You have taken the first step towards achieving your goal and living your best life! I hope you are coming to the end of this article with more clarity about who you are and what you want.
If you are feeling the momentum of change and want to keep it going, click below to sign up for a FREE discovery session! You’ve already done half the work so we can spend the session talking more strategically about what our work together would look like and the vision of your future!