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Rate the main areas of your life today*
Rate the main areas of your life today
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Discovery & Vision
Wheel of Life for Coaching
Use the Wheel of Life to start a conversation about satisfaction across life areas. It is a snapshot from the client’s perspective. A balanced-looking wheel is not the goal; identifying a meaningful and feasible next step is.
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Which one area deserves your attention first?*
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What would improve that area by one point?*
How to use Wheel of Life in coaching
- Agree on the timeframe and what the ratings mean. Ask about satisfaction today rather than comparing the client with other people. Explain the scale before they begin.
- Review the life areas with the client. Use their meaning of each category and acknowledge any area that is not relevant. Do not assume that every area needs equal time or the same score.
- Explore one high rating and one area the client wants to discuss. Ask what is already working and what circumstances shape the lower rating. Avoid averaging the wheel into a diagnosis or a success score.
- Let the client choose an area for attention, then complete the follow-up prompts. Ask what one-point improvement would look like in everyday behavior and which part is feasible now.
Worked example: a fictional coaching conversation
Fictional example: Lee is settling into a new role and wants more energy outside work. The example is separate from the editable wheel.
Current snapshot
Career feels satisfying, while fun and rest feel squeezed by a long commute.
What is working
Lee already takes a short lunchtime walk twice a week.
Chosen focus
Make space for an enjoyable activity without adding a demanding routine.
One-point improvement
Arrange a short Saturday walk with a friend rather than planning an entire weekend away.
Next action: Lee will invite a friend for a 30-minute walk this Saturday. At the next session, discuss whether it felt restorative and whether the plan needs changing.
Choose a next step with your client
- Choose the area the client wants to work on; it need not be the lowest score.
- Agree on one behavior, a date, and the support needed. Notice constraints that coaching alone cannot remove.
- Repeat the same rating question at review and discuss the reasons for any change. Do not promise that every score will rise.
Frequently asked questions
What should a Wheel of Life score mean?
In this worksheet, use it as a self-reported satisfaction rating for a defined timeframe. Agree on the scale and keep its meaning consistent across categories.
Does a balanced wheel mean a better life?
Not necessarily. People have different priorities, capacities, and circumstances. A useful result is greater understanding and a chosen next step, not a perfect circle.
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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