Strive2Thrive

This 50 question assessment, based on psychological principles of being coachable, will let you know whether you are really "coachable" and whether now is a good time to invest the time, energy, and effort that coaching requires.

Please select the answer that best represents your feelings, thoughts, and behaviours — 1 is Less True, 5 is More True.

49 Questions

1I am someone who is curious about how to explore changes to further myself.

2I have some specific goals for myself that I am currently motivated to reach.

3I find it very useful to collaborate with others and to have a partner to help me to reach my goals.

4People have told me that a strength I have is knowing when to get assistance from others which can help me to perform better.

5I tend to take feedback in a non-defensive manner in which I truly consider what people tell me.

6I think that I have strengths and capabilities which I have not yet truly tapped.

7The idea of someone supporting and guiding the process of meeting my numerous goals and desires is very intriguing to me.

8I am open to considering new perspectives and ideas for various aspects of my life.

9Lifelong learning, education, and self improvement are among my greatest values.

10I recognize that important areas in my life are out of balance and I want to work to correct this imbalance so I feel more grounded, fulfilled, and content.

11People have told me that I am solutions-oriented and someone who takes action to achieve change.

12Some words that describe me well include: inquisitive, interested, and inquiring.

13I think that I could use assistance with identifying and developing my core strengths.

14I recognize that I will not feel completely fulfilled if I do not explore ways of developing myself (personally or professionally) and I am willing to do what it takes to make this happen.

15One of my deepest values is the ability of humans to grow and develop.

16I would like to become more focused, efficient, or clear in the process of goal attainment.

17There are important goals in my life that I have not yet reached but would like to begin the process of meeting them starting today.

18I believe that I could further myself by making some changes. I am not sure what my goals are or what changes I want to make in my life but I know that I want to find out.

19If someone were to ask me when I would like to begin making significant changes in my life or relationships, I would respond by saying "right now," and not "later," "soon," or "in the next month."

20I am willing to take the primary responsibility for doing the necessary action steps that will help me to move ahead.

21I do not have difficulty with meeting deadlines, generating results, or sticking with a timetable for goal accomplishment.

22If asked to write down the top 3 major changes I would like to make in my life over the next 3 months, I would have no problem answering.

23I can clearly see and articulate how working with a professional coach would benefit my life right now.

24Someone has recommended coaching to me or told me about coaching and I have thought, "what an excellent idea!"

25I have a strong desire to make my life more focused, simple, clear, or satisfying.

26I believe that working with someone who has a more objective view can significantly help me to see things in my life differently.

27If someone were to provide me with constructive criticism, I would carefully consider what they had to say, ask others for feedback as well, and then take action.

28I am ready right now to dedicate the time, energy, and finances to make real changes in my life that can last for a long time.

29I am very interested in figuring out how I have created obstacles to my own success.

30I would like to have someone help me to recognize what is working well in my life and how I can capitalize on my strengths to figure out how to create and reach my goals.

31I am someone who values diversity of perspectives and opinions.

32Many times I think that it would be great to have an objective partner help me to navigate through specific lifechanges and find great success.

33Even if I have not taken the time for my own happiness and development in the past, I am ready to begin doing so now.

34I could be described as: questioning, curious, and enthusiastic.

35Investing my time, energy, finances, and other resources in my satisfaction and fulfilment sounds like a very sound investment to me.

36I do not have a psychological disorder (e.g., depression, anxiety, eating disorder) that is unstable or untreated.

37I am someone who is (or who is working on becoming) future oriented, rather than living in or dwelling on the past.

38Throughout my life, I have often been curious about how I can develop myself and perform my best in several areas of my life.

39I can commit to being on time and prepared for my coaching sessions even if I have a lot of other things going on in my life.

40I recognize that coaching requires a financial investment and I believe that it is worth it.

41have no reason to believe that therapy would be a better resource for me than coaching right now OR I have received an evaluation by a psychologist who stated that coaching is the more appropriate option for me.

42If, while working with a coach, my coach gave me specific homework assignments or action steps to do, I am confident that I would work hard to complete them between sessions.

43I am worried that I may never discover my true potential if I do not do some work on that discovery process.

44I have attempted to make changes or embark on the process of meeting my largest goals on my own, but have not been entirely successful. I think that a partner who will assist me would benefit me more than a consultant who would give me specific advice.

45I understand that a coach will help me to recognize solutions, strengths, and opportunities, but will not do things for me or tell me exactly what to do in every scenario I raise.

46Others have remarked that I appear particularly motivated and interested in getting the most I possibly can out of my career or life.

47I am not looking to reduce or solve a problem, such as an anxiety disorder, instead, I am interested in promoting growth and development right now.

48I know the difference between therapy, consulting, and coaching and I believe that coaching would best meet my needs right now.

49I am eager to have a professional serve as a partner to support my growth and development process.