Mind Map: My Search For A Meaningful & Authentic Career Path

Left Side: My Current Endeavor

As we continue to build your mind map, My Search For A Meaningful & Authentic Career Path, our first key exploration point on the left side will be: My Current Endeavor (on the upper left) and our second key exploration point will be: What Are My Choices? (lower left). Please note, this side of the map is complex and may require more communication between you and your coach between sessions. Please reach out to your coach as often as necessary.

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Note to Coach
Our first key exploration point is My Current Endeavor (left side). We are now going compare What Am I Seeking? (right Side) on the right half of your mind map to My Current Endeavor on the left side.

As before, you will want to give yourself an opportunity to deeply reflect and write your thoughts and feelings as you go through this process. Begin by going to your quiet space with pen and paper in hand and gently focus on your thoughts and feelings. As always, if at any time you are feeling stuck, please let your coach know and they will assist you.

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My Current Endeavor

We will begin with a deep exploration of My Current Endeavor through the five primary reflection points (purple) that follow

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In What Ways Is It Consistent With What I Am Seeking?

As we begin your exploration of your current path with your current company, we are going to look at the ways in which it is consistent with what you are seeking. First, write down the aspects that are consistent:

Aspects That Are Consistent:

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Now, write down the aspects that are inconsistent with what you are seeking to obtain in your life and work.

Aspects That Are Not Consistent:

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Lastly, ask yourself, “What is my part in this?”. Record your thoughts below.

What Is My Part In This?:

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If you have any questions, please reach out to your coach and they will assist you.

What Do I Value Most In This Endeavor?

Deeply reflect on what you value about your current endeavor and write down your thoughts.

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How Can I Expand These Values?

Gently focus on what you discovered you value about your current company. Now, ask yourself, “Can I expand these values?”. Write down what you discover.

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What Are The Primary Frustrations I Experience?

What frustrations do you experience with your current endeavor? Which stand out?  Record those below:

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Note to Coach
Examples of frustrations may be: values, perspectives, fear, self-doubt and anger.

What Is The Outcome For Me Should I Continue This Current Path?

If you continue on your current path, where do you think it will lead?

Sit with this. When you are ready, print the Left 1/2 wireframe map and write the above down on your printed map.

Note to Coach
Session 2: My Current Endeavor

Initial Conversation with client:

  • Review upper Left 1/2 Map (My Current Endeavor) with client, discuss client’s answers and answer any questions.
  • Once you have completed the review of the upper Left Map, continue…
  • Let your client know that you “will be sending them two links:
  • The first link is the exercise- What Are My Choices? which takes you through the lower left side of the map.
  • The second link is the Whole wireframe map.
  • Please review both and let me know if you have any questions. You will take notes and answer questions as you explore the lower left side of the map. When you have completed the exercise, transfer your final written answers to the printed Left 1/2 map. Next, please print the Whole Map and transfer all of the information from the Right 1/2 Map and the entire Left 1/2 Map to your Whole Map. Please take one photo of your completed lower Left 1/2 Map, and one of your Whole Map and send them to me before our next session. Please let me know if you have any questions.“
  • Send your client the two links: