Understanding personal values is key to setting authentic goals and living with purpose. This questionnaire will help your clients identify and clarify the values that are most important to them.
Ask clients to reflect honestly and thoughtfully as they complete the following steps.

 Step 1: Reflection

Answer the following questions:

1. What are three moments in your life when you felt truly proud? What made you feel that way?
2. What are three moments when you felt deeply frustrated or disappointed? Why?
3. Who are three people you admire? What qualities do they have that you respect?

Step 2: Identify Your Core Values

Review the list of sample values below (or encourage clients to brainstorm their own).

Choose 10 values that resonate most with you.

Sample Values List:

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Freedom
• Growth
• Creativity
• Service
• Honesty
• Family
• Faith
• Adventure
• Excellence
• Community
• Courage
• Respect
• Kindness
• Learning
• Leadership
• Health
• Generosity
• Balance

Step 3: Narrow It Down

From your list of 10, narrow down to your Top 5 Core Values:

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Step 4: Apply Your Values

For each of your Top 5 Core Values, answer:

1. Why is this value important to me?
2. How does this value show up in my daily life?
3. How can I better align my goals and decisions with this value?

Coach Tip:
Use this completed questionnaire to guide deeper coaching conversations. Values can become a "North Star" for goal setting, decision making, and overcoming obstacles.