Lesson Plan

Inner Compass Coaching Plan

Guide the student to uncover their top 3–5 core values, evaluate a past decision against those values, and create a SMART personal goal roadmap with clear action steps.

Building self-awareness and values-driven decision-making empowers the student to set and achieve meaningful goals, boosting confidence and resilience in academic and personal life.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Rapport Building

5 minutes

Step 2

Values Identification

15 minutes

Step 3

Values & Decision Alignment

15 minutes

Step 4

Goal Setting Workshop

15 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Next Steps

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Values & Goals

Welcome the student and introduce the purpose: we’ll explore what core values are, help them identify their own, and then connect those values to decision-making and goal setting.

What Are Core Values?

Define core values in simple terms and emphasize why they matter: values shape priorities, behaviors, and long-term fulfillment.

Examples of Core Values

Share a variety of examples and encourage the student to notice which resonate. Emphasize diversity of values—there’s no right or wrong.

Brainstorm Your Values

Prompt the student to brainstorm freely. Remind them there are no bad ideas—just list what comes to mind.

Narrow to Top 3–5

Guide them through narrowing: compare candidates, reflect on why each matters, and challenge them to rank their top few.

Align Decisions with Your Values

Introduce the reflection exercise: a real decision from their life. Encourage honest examination of alignment.

SMART Goals Framework

Explain SMART goals step by step. Use simple examples to illustrate each element.

Next Steps

Encourage the student to draft one SMART goal now, aligned with a core value. Preview next steps and accountability.

Lesson Plan

Inner Compass Coaching Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review Materials

Step 1

Introduction & Rapport Building

Step 2

Values Identification

Step 3

Values & Decision Alignment

Step 4

Goal Setting Workshop

Step 5

Reflection & Next Steps

Slide Deck

Values & Goals

What Are Core Values?

Examples of Core Values

Brainstorm Your Values

Narrow to Top 3–5

Align Decisions with Your Values

SMART Goals Framework

Next Steps

Discussion

Project Guide

Inner Compass

Sadie Marshik