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Rate how strongly these values are pulling you right now*
Rate how strongly these values are pulling you right now
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Values Compass for Coaching
This values compass template helps a client notice what matters and how that relates to a current decision. The ratings describe the client’s perspective at a moment in time, not a permanent personality profile or a measure of worth.
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Preview entries are temporary. They are not saved or transferred through signup. Download a blank fillable PDF to complete offline.
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What value needs more action this week?*
How to use Values Compass in coaching
- Choose a real decision or situation to explore. Ask the client what a useful outcome would be and whether the listed values fit their language and context.
- Use the compass prompt consistently: rate how strongly each value is pulling right now. Clarify that importance, satisfaction, and time spent are different questions; do not silently switch between them.
- Ask for a concrete example behind one or two ratings. Where are priorities supported by current choices, and where do work, care responsibilities, health, or resources constrain action?
- Explore tensions without forcing a ranking. Two important values may pull in different directions. Complete the follow-up prompt and choose one feasible experiment rather than an idealized life plan.
Worked example: a fictional coaching conversation
Fictional example: Maya is considering a promotion involving travel and wants to understand the tradeoff between growth and family time. These answers do not populate your preview.
Values pulling strongly
Growth and family both feel important; one does not cancel the other.
Evidence from daily life
Maya enjoys mentoring colleagues and values being available for a regular family commitment.
Constraint
The advertised role requires travel twice a month, but the timing is not yet clear.
Possible experiment
Ask about travel flexibility before deciding whether the promotion fits.
Next action: by Wednesday, Maya will ask the hiring manager about travel dates and remote participation. Review the actual options before choosing.
Choose a next step with your client
- Choose a value to express through one action this week. Keep the action specific enough to review.
- Identify a competing priority or constraint and decide what support or information is needed.
- Return to the compass when the context changes. Compare the client’s explanation, not just the numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What is a values compass?
It is a visual prompt for exploring values and their role in a decision. In this template, clients rate how strongly listed values are pulling right now, then consider one action.
Does a low rating mean I do not care about a value?
No. A rating depends on the wording, context, and moment. Ask what it means to the client instead of treating it as a fixed judgment.
Can I download this worksheet?
Yes. The PDF includes the complete worksheet and your current entries. Preview answers are temporary and are not saved or transferred through signup.
How do I use it with a client?
Select this template, create an account or log in, then choose or add a client. Review the delivery settings before confirming the assignment. Your template selection lasts in the current browser session.
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