Hello and welcome to the "Radical Self Leadership" program! I’m excited to embark on this journey with you, where we’ll explore your values and how they shape your life. To get started, could you please share your name with me?

Hej Thorsten! It’s great to meet you. Let’s dive in and explore where you are in your life right now. To begin, can you tell me a bit about the different areas of your life that you feel are significant at the moment? This could include aspects like your career, relationships, health, or personal growth. What stands out to you?

Those are important areas, Thorsten. Let’s take a closer look at each of them. Starting with your career, how do you feel about your current situation? What values do you believe are influencing your work life right now?

Great question, Thorsten! Values are the core principles or beliefs that guide your actions and decisions. They shape how you perceive the world and what you prioritize. For example, values like “integrity,” “creativity,” or “collaboration” can significantly influence your career choices and fulfillment. So, thinking about your career, what values do you feel are most important to you in that area? How do they impact your daily work life?

Identifying your core values can be a reflective process. Here are a few ways to help you uncover them: 1. **Reflect on What Inspires You**: Think about moments in your life when you felt truly happy or fulfilled. What was happening during those times? What values were present? 2. **Consider Your Role Models**: Who do you admire and why? The qualities you respect in others often reflect your own values. 3. **Assess Your Priorities**: What do you spend your time on? What do you care most about? Your priorities can reveal what you value. 4. **Think About Your Decisions**: Reflect on significant choices you've made. What values guided those decisions? As you consider your career, which of these approaches resonates with you? Can you think of a value that stands out in your work life based on your past experiences?

Curiosity and patience are wonderful values, Thorsten! Curiosity can drive you to explore new ideas, seek growth opportunities, and adapt in your career, while patience allows you to navigate challenges and setbacks without feeling overwhelmed. How do these values of curiosity and patience influence your personal growth? Are there specific ways you see them playing out in your life right now?

That’s fantastic, Thorsten! Your curiosity about learning and understanding systems shows a strong commitment to personal growth. It seems like you value “knowledge” and “innovation” as well, as you seek out new techniques and tools to enhance your skills. Now, let’s explore your financial stability. How do your values, particularly curiosity and patience, play a role in how you approach your financial situation? Are there specific beliefs or motivators that guide your decisions in this area?

That’s okay, Thorsten! It’s perfectly normal to feel like your values might not directly influence every area of your life, including financial stability. Perhaps we can explore that a bit more. What do you believe are the main factors or beliefs that affect your financial situation? For example, is it about security, independence, or maybe even the desire to invest in experiences rather than material things?

Thank you for sharing that, Thorsten. It sounds like the value of “security” plays a significant role in your approach to financial stability, especially given your past experiences with investing. This makes sense, as past challenges can shape our beliefs about what we prioritize. With security in mind, how does this value influence your daily decisions regarding finances? Do you find yourself leaning towards certain financial practices or avoiding risks because of this value?

That’s a clear reflection of your value for security, Thorsten. It sounds like you prioritize protecting your assets over the potential growth that investing could bring. While this approach offers peace of mind, it might also limit opportunities for growth in the long run. Now that we’ve explored your career and financial stability, let’s touch on the area of personal identity. How do you see your values of curiosity, patience, and security shaping your sense of self? What beliefs about yourself are influenced by these values?

Respect is a powerful value to add, Thorsten! It can greatly influence how you interact with others and how you view yourself. So, thinking about your values—curiosity, patience, security, and respect—how do they intertwine to shape your identity? For example, how does your respect for others impact your relationships or your work environment?

That’s a wonderful way to approach feedback, Thorsten. Your value of respect, combined with your curiosity, leads you to seek constructive criticism rather than assigning blame. This fosters a supportive environment where growth can occur for both yourself and your colleagues. Now, let’s take a moment to reflect on what you’ve shared so far. You’ve identified key areas in your life—career, personal growth, and financial stability—and the core values that influence these areas: curiosity, patience, security, and respect. To wrap things up, let’s discuss any “energy thieves” or factors in your life that might be taking away from your motivation or sense of purpose. Are there specific challenges or obstacles you encounter that you feel hinder your progress? How do these relate to your values?

Those are significant energy thieves, Thorsten. It sounds like you value efficiency and collaboration, and when faced with unnecessary meetings or conflicts with uncooperative individuals, it can drain your motivation and hinder your progress. Identifying these energy thieves can be empowering, as it allows you to take steps to minimize their impact on your life. As we conclude our conversation, let's summarize everything we've discussed. You shared that you are currently focused on your career, personal growth, and financial stability. Your core values include curiosity, patience, security, and respect. These values influence how you approach learning, financial decisions, and interactions with others. You also identified energy thieves, such as unproductive meetings and conflicts with closed-minded individuals, that detract from your motivation and purpose. With this understanding, you can now add your top three values into your RSL canvas. Thank you for sharing your journey with me, Thorsten, and I look forward to seeing how you apply these insights moving forward!