The Big Five Personality Test (OCEAN) is a framework that describes five core personality traits:

• Openness: Creative and curious vs. conventional and cautious
• Conscientiousness: Organized and disciplined vs. easygoing and spontaneous
• Extraversion: Outgoing and energetic vs. solitary and reserved
• Agreeableness: Compassionate and cooperative vs. competitive and suspicious
• Neuroticism: Anxious and sensitive vs. confident and emotionally stable

This model is a valuable tool in coaching because it provides a shared language to…

• Identify strengths and challenges
• Tailor strategies
• Improve self-awareness

The Lüscher Color Test is a psychological assessment tool developed by Swiss psychiatrist Dr. Max Lüscher in 1949. It’s based on the idea that while everyone perceives color the same way, individual preferences for colors are unique. This test measures a person’s current psychological state, including their ability to handle stress and their capacity for performance and communication. By analyzing a person’s color choices, the test aims to uncover the root causes of psychological stress, which may be contributing to physical symptoms.

This test provides:

• Quick and non-verbal insights
• Identification of the root causes of stress
• Highlights "snapshot" of the current needs and motivations
• A tool for tracking progress over time

Life stress inventory (Holmes-Rahe), also known as the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), is a psychological tool that quantifies the amount of stress a person has experienced over a specific period, typically the past year. Developed by psychiatrists Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe, the inventory lists 43 life events—both positive and negative—and assigns a “Life Change Unit” (LCU) score to each based on its potential to cause stress and illness. By totaling the scores, a person gets a number that provides a rough estimate of their risk for stress-related health problems.

The Workplace Stress Scale is a tool designed to measure and quantify an individual’s level of stress specifically related to their work environment. Unlike broader stress inventories, this scale focuses on factors inherent to the workplace, such as workload, lack of control, support from supervisors and colleagues, work-life balance, and job security.

Work Stress Inventory…

• Identifies Specific Triggers
• Facilitates Targeted Action
• Validates Experience
• Measures Progress

Rockeach Value Survey is a psychological instrument developed by social psychologist Milton Rokeach in 1973 to measure an individual’s value system. The survey is based on the idea that a person’s values are organized into a hierarchical system that guides their behavior and judgments.

A classic visual tool used to assess and balance different areas of a person’s life, such as career, relationships, health, and finances. It provides a ‘snapshot’ of a client’s current satisfaction and helps them identify areas for improvement.

The Greater Good in Action website, affiliated with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, offers a curated collection of science-backed practices designed to improve well-being and happiness.

Verywell Mind offers expert-written, fact-checked information on a wide range of mental health and self-improvement topics.

The Johari Window is a psychological tool developed by Joseph Luft and Harrington Ingham in 1955 to help people better understand their relationships with themselves and others. It is a visual framework divided into four quadrants—open area, blind area, hidden area, and unknown area—that represent different aspects of self-awareness. It’s a useful tool for improving interpersonal communication, promoting personal development, and enhancing group dynamics through the process of disclosure and feedback.

Geert Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory is a framework developed by the Dutch social psychologist to understand how cultural differences influence behavior and values within societies. Based on a comprehensive study of IBM employees worldwide, the model provides a systematic way to compare cultures by analyzing them across six dimensions: Power Distance, Individualism vs. Collectivism, Masculinity vs. Femininity, Uncertainty Avoidance, Long-Term vs. Short-Term Orientation, and Indulgence vs. Restraint. This influential theory has been widely applied in various fields, including international business and cross-cultural communication, to help people navigate and understand cultural diversity.

Resilience is your ability to adapt, bounce back, and learn from life’s challenges. Think of it like building a muscle: it’s a skill, not a fixed trait. This toolkit provides practical exercises and techniques to help you develop the behaviors and thought patterns that strengthen your resilience. The more you practice, the better equipped you’ll be to handle stress, recover from setbacks, and grow from adversity.

Stress is a natural reaction your body and mind have to changes in your environment, especially when you feel you don’t have the resources to handle them. This toolkit is designed to help you understand and manage that feeling. It provides practical tools and strategies to help you navigate stressful situations, build your coping skills, and better protect your well-being. By learning to identify your triggers and build your resources, you can take control of your stress reaction.

This exercise is designed to help you shift your perspective on endings and transitions. It’s built on a simple yet powerful idea: when one door closes, another opens. By reflecting on past experiences, you’ll see that endings aren’t just about loss; they also create space for new opportunities and positive beginnings.

World Happiness Report is an annual study that ranks countries based on how people evaluate their own lives. The report identifies six key factors strongly correlated with a person’s well-being: social support, freedom to make life choices, healthy life expectancy, generosity, and the absence of corruption, in addition to economic status.