📘 Interactive Coaching GUIDE
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🎯 Goal of the Guide:
To help you become aware of the power of AI in decision-making — by turning complex, high-pressure questions into clear, insightful results in seconds.
This guide blends strategic thinking, AI-powered prompts, and action-based coaching. Each question helps you assess your current instincts, apply real-time reflection, and use AI to find smarter, more aligned answers — fast.
🧠 Instructions:
Choose your answer for each scenario. Each correct answer is worth 1 point. Add your total at the end to reveal your coaching profile. Each question includes an action step and optional AI reflection prompt.
1. Big Opportunity, High Disruption
You’ve been offered a major opportunity abroad that would disrupt your current life.
- A. Say yes immediately — you’ll figure it out
- B. Pause, assess impact, discuss with family ✅
- C. Say no — too risky
✅ Action: Create a 3-column list (Pros – Cons – Unknowns) about the decision in 10 minutes.
💡 AI Prompt: “List the emotional, financial, and lifestyle trade-offs of accepting a relocation opportunity.”
2. Public Challenge During a High-Stakes Pitch
Someone questions your idea in front of stakeholders.
- A. Stay calm, invite discussion ✅
- B. Get defensive and shut them down
- C. Ignore it and push forward
✅ Action: Record a 1-minute answer to a tough question. Play it back and reflect.
💡 AI Prompt: “Roleplay 3 objections a client might raise, and help me respond confidently.”
3. Financial Crisis in Your Startup
You’re low on cash. What’s your move?
- A. Pivot quickly and align with new demand ✅
- B. Cut staff immediately
- C. Freeze and hope for a rebound
✅ Action: Write 1 idea for a pivot and outline 3 action steps to test it in 7 days.
💡 AI Prompt: “What are 3 bold pivot options for a SaaS startup with limited runway?”
4. Conflicting Mentor Advice
Two trusted mentors give opposing advice. What do you do?
- A. Pick the easier path
- B. Analyze both, own the decision ✅
- C. Wait or ask someone else
✅ Action: Write: “I’m choosing this path because it aligns with _____.”
💡 AI Prompt: “Compare the two mentor perspectives and help me align with my values.”
5. Emotionally Triggered Feedback
You’re feeling attacked during feedback. What now?
- A. Fire back emotionally
- B. Breathe, respond with clarity ✅
- C. Shut down and disconnect
✅ Action: Write your composed response. Practice saying it aloud.
💡 AI Prompt: “Help me write a grounded response to feedback that triggered me.”
6. A Friend Asks for Money
You’re uncomfortable with the request. What do you do?
- A. Say yes to avoid conflict
- B. Say no with respect ✅
- C. Avoid the conversation
✅ Action: Draft or send the message in the next 24 hours.
💡 AI Prompt: “Write a kind, respectful message turning down a personal investment ask.”
7. Team Awaits Your Uncertain Call
Your team needs leadership, but you’re unsure.
- A. Make a call fast to look confident
- B. Admit uncertainty, gather info ✅
- C. Pass the decision off
✅ Action: Identify one key question to answer today. Ask it.
💡 AI Prompt: “What’s the fastest way to get just enough data to lead this decision?”
8. You Made a Costly Mistake
A big mistake cost you a client. What now?
- A. Own it and offer a recovery plan ✅
- B. Downplay or deflect
- C. Say nothing and move on
✅ Action: Write an honest message that takes responsibility.
💡 AI Prompt: “Write a sincere apology that owns the mistake and offers next steps.”
9. Fulfillment vs. Security
You’re torn between a meaningful pursuit and a stable job.
- A. Stay safe
- B. Explore a 90-day test phase ✅
- C. Do nothing — wait
✅ Action: Block 2 hours/week on your calendar for your “Passion Pilot.”
💡 AI Prompt: “Design a 90-day test plan to explore my passion while keeping income stable.”
10. Integrity vs. Shortcut
You’re offered a fast track that violates your values.
- A. Take it
- B. Decline and stay in alignment ✅
- C. Wait, undecided
✅ Action: Write down your top 5 values for decision-making. Post it somewhere visible.
💡 AI Prompt: “Help me write a personal code of ethics for making high-pressure decisions.”
🎯 Your Score
Give yourself 1 point for every ✅ you selected. Total out of 10:
🧭 Coaching Profile:
- 9–10: 🎯 Strategic Closer – You lead clearly and consistently. Start mentoring others.
- 7–8: ⚙️ Clarity Builder – Solid instincts. Refine your structure and decision rituals.
- 4–6: 🌪 Resilient Improviser – Bold, but reactive. Slow down, reflect, and refine your systems.
- 0–3: 🔄 Emotional Reactor – Time to build awareness, boundaries, and habits for clarity.
