Energy Audit

Assessment & Discovery Tools

Map what drains and charges you so you can make
deliberate choices about where you spend your energy.

Where This Tool Helps

Most leaders know they are tired. What they do not always know is why. Energy is easy to treat as a fixed resource that simply runs out by Friday - but energy is actually domain-specific. A conversation that drains one person charges another. A task that feels like flow one day can feel like grinding the next week.

The Energy Audit maps your actual experience across six areas: work activities, relationships, environment, routines, mindset patterns, and recovery. The goal is not to eliminate everything difficult - some of the most meaningful work is also demanding. The goal is clarity: which activities return more than they cost, which ones cost more than they return, and whether your current week reflects that.

Most people discover that a small number of activities account for a disproportionate share of their depletion. Identifying those precisely is where the leverage is.

How to Use This Audit

  1. Rate each activity honestly. For each item, mark whether it Drains, is Neutral, or Charges you. Use your gut response - your first instinct is usually accurate.
  2. Add context notes. Use the note line to capture what specifically drains or charges you about an item. "Meetings" is too broad - "back-to-back meetings with no prep time" is actionable.
  3. Look for patterns. After completing all sections, circle your top 3 drains and top 3 charges. These are your starting points.
  4. Bring to your next session. The patterns you identify here open conversations about redesigning how you work - not just managing better.
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Energy Audit

D = Drains
N = Neutral
C = Charges
Work Activities
Activity D   N   C Intensity Notes
Strategic planning and big-picture thinking
Detailed, analytical or data work
Writing and communication tasks
Administrative and operational tasks
Creative problem-solving and innovation
Presenting or public speaking
Relationships & Interactions
One-on-one conversations
Group meetings and team interactions
Conflict or difficult conversations
Mentoring or developing others
Networking and relationship building
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Energy Audit (continued)

Environment & Physical
Your primary work environment
Commuting or travel demands
Physical health and exercise routines
Sleep quality and quantity
Mindset & Internal Patterns
Perfectionism and high self-standards
Ruminating or overthinking
Work that aligns with your values
Sense of autonomy in decisions

Reflection

What pattern surprises you most from this audit?

What is one change within your control that would shift your energy balance?

Before Your Next Session

What would shift if you protected your top two energy sources more deliberately this week? Where do you have the most leverage to reduce your biggest drain?

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