Narrow a broad values list, reflect on how each value appears in practice, and choose one client-owned action.
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Which words felt useful or uncertain, and what specific examples helped you decide?
A director who moved from hands-on project management to strategic oversight six months ago. They're performing well but report feeling 'empty' and questioning whether they want to stay in leadership. They think it's about missing the technical work.
Present the list as optional vocabulary, not a test of hidden or fixed values. Invite the client to add, remove, or redefine words in their own terms.
Ask for specific examples and current context. Do not infer motives, identity, diagnosis, or a correct decision from selections or ratings.
Ask which word feels useful now, what evidence supports that choice, and whether one small action or additional question would help.
The worksheet is not diagnostic and does not resolve legal, financial, clinical, employment, or family-system decisions. Adapt or stop for distress and involve qualified support when appropriate.
Third-generation CEO of a manufacturing company considering a sale offer. They've run the business successfully for eight years but feel increasingly conflicted about the decision. Family expects them to preserve the legacy, but they're drawn to other opportunities.
Present the list as optional vocabulary, not a test of hidden or fixed values. Invite the client to add, remove, or redefine words in their own terms.
Ask for specific examples and current context. Do not infer motives, identity, diagnosis, or a correct decision from selections or ratings.
Ask which word feels useful now, what evidence supports that choice, and whether one small action or additional question would help.
The worksheet is not diagnostic and does not resolve legal, financial, clinical, employment, or family-system decisions. Adapt or stop for distress and involve qualified support when appropriate.
VP of Sales with strong revenue results but high team turnover. They've been told their 'intensity' is the problem and want coaching on leadership style. They believe they need to learn to motivate people differently but don't want to compromise results.
Present the list as optional vocabulary, not a test of hidden or fixed values. Invite the client to add, remove, or redefine words in their own terms.
Ask for specific examples and current context. Do not infer motives, identity, diagnosis, or a correct decision from selections or ratings.
Ask which word feels useful now, what evidence supports that choice, and whether one small action or additional question would help.
The worksheet is not diagnostic and does not resolve legal, financial, clinical, employment, or family-system decisions. Adapt or stop for distress and involve qualified support when appropriate.
Executive director of a social services nonprofit facing budget constraints that require cutting programs. They're paralyzed between maintaining service levels and ensuring long-term organizational health. Board pressure is increasing and they feel like they're betraying their mission either way.
Present the list as optional vocabulary, not a test of hidden or fixed values. Invite the client to add, remove, or redefine words in their own terms.
Ask for specific examples and current context. Do not infer motives, identity, diagnosis, or a correct decision from selections or ratings.
Ask which word feels useful now, what evidence supports that choice, and whether one small action or additional question would help.
The worksheet is not diagnostic and does not resolve legal, financial, clinical, employment, or family-system decisions. Adapt or stop for distress and involve qualified support when appropriate.
Use this worksheet to explore creativity and identity and turn the client’s observations into one optional next step.
Why it pairsUse the selected words as optional prompts; confirm relevance with the client and avoid treating ratings as diagnostic evidence.
LifeUse this framework to structure a conversation about values and identity while keeping interpretation with the client.
Why it pairsUse the selected words as optional prompts; confirm relevance with the client and avoid treating ratings as diagnostic evidence.
LifeA client wants to use Life Purpose Discovery as an optional reflection
Why it pairsUse the selected words as optional prompts; confirm relevance with the client and avoid treating ratings as diagnostic evidence.
