Wheel of Life
A self-assessment tool used in coaching and personal development. A circle is divided into 8 segments representing key life areas (e.g. Career, Finances, Health, Relationships, Personal Growth, Fun/Recreation, Physical Environment, Family/Friends). Participants rate their current satisfaction in each area (1–10) and shade the segment accordingly. The resulting 'wheel' makes life balance visual and immediately discussable.
How to run it
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Distribute or draw a circle divided into 8 segments. Label each segment with a life area.
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Ask participants to rate their current level of satisfaction in each area from 1 (centre = low) to 10 (outer edge = high).
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Shade each segment up to the rated point.
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Look at the resulting shape: 'How smooth would this wheel roll? Where are the biggest flat spots?'
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Identify the 1–2 areas with the lowest scores and the highest potential for improvement.
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Set goals for those areas using GROW or similar.
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Revisit the wheel in 3–6 months to track change.
Tips
The areas can be customised — use work-relevant dimensions for professional coaching (e.g.
Leadership, Strategy, Relationships, Energy).
The power is in the visual — the irregular shape makes imbalance undeniable.',
Variations
Run as a team version with dimensions like: Team Clarity, Delivery, Morale, Stakeholder Relationships. Use for annual performance conversations as a structured starting point.
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