Resources

Resources
These tools and prompts are here for anyone who wants to think a little more clearly - about where you are, what you want, or what might be getting in the way. They're free for you to use, with no strings attached.
Contents
Getting ready for your first session
Tool: Where are you now?
Tool: Thinking about change
Tool: Understanding your values
Getting ready for your first session
Not sure what to expect from coaching, or how to make the most of a first session? This short guide covers what coaching is and what it isn't, what to think about beforehand, and a few simple questions worth sitting with before we meet.
You don't need to arrive with answers. But a little honest reflection beforehand can make a real difference.
Read the guide
Where are you now?
The Wheel of Life gives you a high-level view of your life - what feels balanced, and what feels stuck or out of sync. 
It won't tell you what to do, but it can make it easier to see where to begin.
How to use this tool
Where are you now?
A simple tool for understanding your life at a glance.
We rarely stop and look at our lives as a whole. We focus on the thing that's most urgent, the relationship that needs attention, the work problem in front of us. This tool asks you to step back and see the bigger picture - not to fix anything, just to see it more clearly.
How it works
The wheel is divided into eight areas of life. For each one, rate your current level of satisfaction from 1 to 10 - 1 being very low, 10 being very high.
There are no right answers. Don't overthink it. Go with your first instinct - that's usually the most honest response.
Shade or mark each segment from the centre outward to your chosen number. When you've rated all eight areas, look at the shape the wheel makes.
What to look for
Where are the gaps - the areas scoring lowest?
Where is there an imbalance - areas that feel very high alongside areas that feel very low?
Which areas did you hesitate over - or avoid rating?
Those hesitations are often as telling as the scores themselves.
What next?
This tool won't tell you what to do. But it can help you see where to focus - and give you a starting point for a conversation.
If something significant comes up, that's exactly the kind of thing worth exploring in a coaching session. The discovery call is free and carries no commitment.
Thinking about change
Sometimes it helps to slow down and look clearly at a change you're considering - or one that's already happening around you.
These questions aren't a test. There are no right answers. But sitting with them honestly, even for ten minutes, can shift something.
How to use this tool
Work through the questions at your own pace. Some will land immediately. Others might need you to sit with them for a while. That's fine.
You don't need to answer every question. Start with the ones that feel most relevant and see where they take you.
If you find yourself going round in circles on a particular question - or if the same thing keeps coming up - that's often a sign it's worth exploring properly in a coaching conversation.
The questions
What does this change actually mean to you - underneath the practical reasons?
What are you prepared to let go of to move forward?
What would change if you did nothing?
What do you already know about this that you haven't quite faced yet?
What would it feel like to be on the other side of it?
What support do you need, and who could give it to you?
What's one reason to stay where you are - and one reason not to?
A note on these questions: these questions work best when you answer them honestly rather than carefully. The polished version of your answer is rarely the most useful one.
If something significant comes up, that's exactly the kind of thing worth exploring in a coaching session. You don't need to have it figured out before you get in touch.
Ready to talk it through?
The discovery call is free, takes 20 to 30 minutes, and carries no commitment. It's simply a chance to talk through what you're looking for and for both of us to decide whether this feels right.
Get in touch to arrange one.
Understanding your values 
and what's helping or holding you back
Most of us have never properly examined what we actually value - or where those values came from. This exercise helps you name what matters most, and look honestly at whether your life is reflecting it.
It also asks something harder: whether there are beliefs you're carrying - about yourself or the world - that are getting in the way.
How to use this tool
Work through the three parts in order. Each one builds on the one before.
Take your time with part three - it's the most important and often the most revealing.
There are no right answers. The point isn't to arrive at a neat conclusion. It's to see more clearly.
Part one - what do you value?
Read through the words below. Circle or note any that feel important to you. Don't overthink it - go with your instinct.
Freedom. Security. Connection. Achievement. Honesty. Creativity. Independence. Family. Belonging. Stability. Adventure. Recognition. Simplicity. Growth. Integrity. Contribution. Authenticity. Courage. Peace. Purpose. Loyalty. Fun. Responsibility. Solitude. Influence. Trust. Kindness.
You can add your own - this list isn't exhaustive.
Now look at what you've chosen. If you had to narrow it down to your five most important - the ones you couldn't live without - what would they be?
Write them down.
Part two - is your life reflecting them?
For each of your five values, ask yourself:
How present is this in my life right now - on a scale of one to ten?
Where is it showing up well?
Where does it feel compromised or absent?
Part three - what's helping and what's holding you back?
Now look at the gaps - the values that scored low or feel most compromised.
Sit with these questions:
What in my current situation is making it hard to honour this value?
Is there a belief I hold about myself or the world that's getting in the way - something like "I don't deserve this" or "this isn't realistic for someone like me"?
Where did that belief come from - and is it actually still true?
What would change if I gave myself permission to take this value seriously?
A note on this exercise
You don't need to have answers to all of these. The point isn't to solve anything - it's to see more clearly. Sometimes just naming a value that's been missing is enough to shift something.
If something significant comes up, that's exactly the kind of thing worth exploring properly in a coaching session.
Ready to talk it through?
The discovery call is free, takes 20 to 30 minutes, and carries no commitment. It's simply a chance to talk through what you're looking for and for both of us to decide whether this feels right.
Get in touch to arrange one.
A Note on These Resources
These tools are a starting point, not a complete solution. If significant insights emerge, consider exploring them further. Our discovery call is free (20-30 minutes) and carries no commitment. It's a great place to start. Get in touch to arrange one.