MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Mindset

Intrinsic Motivation

Write one task today and add “because I care about my clients’ growth” to reconnect meaning.

Link one project to your values, write why it matters beyond the contract or fee.

Block ten minutes for an energizing task, no outcome needed, just enjoy the flow.

Ask yourself each morning: “What would make today meaningful, not just productive?”

Place a note on your desk: “Why I do this”, anchor actions to deeper purpose.

Say no to one draining task that doesn’t serve your purpose, protect energy.

Journal about the last time you felt deep flow with a client, what created that engagement and fulfillment?

Reflect on which type of client work brings joy, how could you increase that in your weekly schedule?

Explore how early career experiences still shape your drive, what themes continue to show up?

Write about a time you valued effort over results, what did it reveal about motivation?

Identify when external pressure distracted you from intrinsic purpose, how guard against it again?

List three values guiding your coaching, are they present in this week’s choices?

Dedicate one hour this week to a personal stretch project, track how it fuels your energy.

Share with peers what fuels your coaching purpose, invite them to share theirs.

Take one routine task and reframe it as joyful practice, notice the difference.

Add an element of your strengths to a routine task, make it more energizing.

Speak up for a value-driven change, even if unpopular, model integrity.

Clear your task list, keep only what connects to purpose and impact.

Ask a client what they see as your deeper “why”, does it align with your inner drive?

Share your core motivation with a mentor, ask if your current path reflects that.

Ask a peer when they see you most energized in your work, what themes stand out?

Discuss with a peer what motivates you both, compare overlaps and differences.

Ask a peer when they’ve seen you most alive in your work, what were you doing?

Reflect with a peer on when you push hardest without validation, what fuels you then?

Shift “I have to deliver this” into “I choose this because…”, finish the sentence with your why.

Recast frustration as a signal: “Which value feels misaligned, and how can I realign?”

Replace “I need to finish this” with “I want to grow through this”, connect task to deeper why.

When drive fades, ask: “What deeper reason brought me here?”, anchor back to purpose.

Change “This is boring” into “What part could I make more creative or meaningful?”

Reframe ambition as alignment: “What am I building that reflects who I want to be?”

Track which coaching tasks energize you most, does it match your deeper sense of purpose?

Observe your attention during different tasks, where do you naturally feel sharp and engaged?

Notice when incentives sway you, are you guided by reward or values?

Notice how you feel after giving value freely, what internal driver fuels that choice?

Watch yourself under strain, do you cling to purpose or drift into autopilot?

Track why you say yes, value-driven, guilt, or obligation?

Extrinsic Motivation

List one type of recognition from clients that motivates you, recall it before a tough project.

Share one recent success story with your network, notice how recognition boosts focus and drive.

Create a simple reward for finishing a proposal, tie it to something enjoyable today.

Add a visible tracker for a long-term project, watch progress to boost commitment.

Share a current goal with a peer coach, use accountability for momentum.

Finish one task before lunch and reward yourself with a break you enjoy.

Reflect on how recognition from clients or peers impacts your motivation, what kind matters most to you?

Write about a time external motivation like fees pushed you through, did it sustain you or drain you?

Explore moments where you relied too much on external praise, what did it cost you in practice?

Journal about how financial incentives shape your coaching, do they align with values?

Recall your last recognition from a client, how did it influence your focus after?

Reflect on your current performance measures, are they motivating, distracting, or outdated?

Share progress on a big deliverable with your network, let visibility drive your follow-through.

Set a measurable personal target this week, let the milestone drive effort.

Reward yourself tangibly for completing a tough proposal, celebrate follow-through.

Publicly commit to a new offering, use accountability to sustain effort.

Try a gamified tracker for progress, notice how it shapes consistency.

Ask a client or peer for positive feedback on one success, notice the lift it gives.

Ask a peer what kind of recognition motivates them, compare it to what drives you externally.

Invite your peer group to share how they like recognition, compare it with your assumptions.

Ask a peer when they’ve seen you most motivated, did recognition or visibility play a role?

Reflect with a colleague on what incentives help you stay focused, share patterns.

Share how recognition shaped your last success, ask peers what drives them externally.

Ask for feedback on whether you lean too much on rewards, what patterns do others see?

Reframe praise as proof of value, not ego, “This shows what impact others experience from me.”

Shift “I want recognition” into “I want to feel seen for value”, clarify what feedback helps.

Change “This isn’t worth it” to “What external driver could make this meaningful for me?”

Reframe income targets as freedom drivers, link numbers to outcomes that matter.

Reframe visibility as influence, not vanity, ask: “What message do I want to stand for?”

Treat deadlines as activators, tools for focus, not pressure.

Track when recognition motivates or distracts you, where’s the line between drive and pressure?

Notice what kinds of recognition land best, public, private, results-focused, or effort-focused?

Notice how competition with peers shifts you, does it sharpen or distract from purpose?

Watch your reaction to being overlooked, what stories and habits kick in?

Observe when you work hardest, what external factor usually fuels that?

Track motivation with versus without recognition, what difference shows up?

No Fear

Name one small risk you’ve avoided in your practice, take the first visible step toward it today.

Name one unclear situation with a client, note what you control and take one action today.

Message a peer consultant with a compliment or idea, expect no reply and count the act as a win.

Say aloud: “Failure is data, not identity”, repeat it when you hesitate before a bold move.

Say aloud: “Uncertainty means possibility”, repeat it when client outcomes feel unclear.

Say aloud: “A no doesn’t define me”, repeat it before pitching ideas or offering feedback.

Share one time you failed with a client, remind yourself how it shaped your growth.

Schedule ten minutes to explore a trend you don’t understand, treat it as curiosity practice.

Share your perspective in a peer group, even if unpopular, speak once with calmness.

Reframe a current task as an experiment, treat learning as the success measure.

Ask one curious question in your next session, even if unsure of the answer.

Make a simple request you’ve delayed, time, help, or collaboration you need.

Place a sticky note saying: “What if I try, and learn?” near your workspace.

Make one small decision quickly today, treat it as a test, not a risk.

Write down your toughest rejection, note what followed and how you grew after.

Lower stakes: do one task imperfectly on purpose, just to move it forward.

Change your screen background to a quote on exploring the unknown.

Post a sticky note: “Rejection is redirection”, keep it visible near your desk.

Journal about a time you failed in front of a client, what story did you tell yourself, and how would you rewrite it?

Journal about a time you acted despite uncertainty in consulting, what happened, and how did it shape your practice?

Reflect on your earliest memory of rejection in professional life, how has it shaped how you approach prospects today?

Reflect on where your fear of failing a client comes from, whose voice or past shaped it?

Reflect on what uncertainty in projects triggers in you, loss of control, wasted effort, or possibility?

Journal about a time a client rejected your idea, how did you internalize it, and what story did you tell yourself?

Identify how fear of failing shows in your body, what cues appear before you stall in coaching?

Write about a moment when not knowing a solution led to innovation, how did you handle it?

Explore what you fear most about rejection, loss of authority, client trust, or reputation?

Think of a consultant who embraces failure, what do they believe differently than you?

Explore your decision style, do you delay until certain, or experiment with partial clarity?

Think of a coach who handles rejection well, what do they believe that keeps them steady?

Write about a success that came after failing a client, how did the mistake unlock growth?

Reflect on the cost of waiting for certainty in deals, what has hesitation blocked?

Reflect on times you rejected yourself by not pitching, what would have changed if you had?

List three opportunities you missed from fear of failing, what would you try differently now?

List three uncertain situations you face, how are you managing them mentally?

List three things you avoided from fear of rejection, what if you tried one now?

Volunteer to lead in a client context with uncertainty, notice what confidence builds.

Make a client decision without all data, trust expertise and reflect on the outcome.

Pitch a new service idea even if risky, observe reactions and how you handle them.

Share a past coaching failure openly, frame it as learning that strengthened you.

Join a discussion outside your expertise, practice curiosity in real time.

Ask directly for something you want but hesitate to request, support, resources, or visibility.

Submit a deliverable before it feels perfect, value contribution over flawlessness.

Start a client project without mapping every step, adapt as you progress.

Apply for a panel, award, or feature even with doubt, focus on courage to try.

Ask a daring question in a peer group, even if risky, push the dialogue.

Take action with limited research, treat it as a live experiment.

Reach out to a role model coach, thank them even if no reply comes.

Move forward with only 80% clarity, observe what happens when you act sooner.

Share openly you’re testing a new service, model courage in uncertainty.

Go first in a peer or client setting, practice stepping into visibility.

Seek feedback on a draft idea, show progress instead of perfection.

Take on a client task outside your comfort zone, accept it without overpreparing.

Share a personal story in a client setting, model vulnerability and notice reactions.

Ask a consultant friend how they reframed failure into growth, what shifted in their mindset?

Ask a peer how they navigate uncertain client work, what mantras or beliefs guide them?

Ask a trusted colleague: “How do you experience me when I hesitate to pitch or speak up?”

Share an idea you fear to reveal, ask peers how their reaction differs from your expectation.

Share an uncertain choice you’re facing, ask a peer what approach they’d take.

Discuss with a colleague how rejection shaped your practice, compare stories and strategies.

Share a failure with a peer coach, ask how they might have handled it differently.

Reflect with a peer on what ambiguity feels like, compare your coping approaches.

Ask a mentor how they handle rejection in business, what mindset sustains them?

Ask a peer how fear of failure shaped their path, what advice would they pass on?

Invite feedback on how you show up in uncertain times, do you project confidence or doubt?

After a bold request, ask if the other person noticed hesitation, compare perception with reality.

Ask a peer how they know fear is holding them back, compare with your own signals.

Ask a peer for a story where uncertainty led to growth, what did they learn?

Share a rejection story with a peer group, normalize it and invite their examples.

Ask for feedback on how you handle risk, do others notice fear you miss?

Share how you react when plans change suddenly, ask if peers see the same.

Ask a peer: “What’s one thing you wish I voiced more often?”, listen without defense.

Reframe “I might fail this workshop” into “I’m practicing courage”, focus on the effort, not outcome.

Reframe “I don’t know the answer” into “I’m learning with them”, treat the gap as discovery.

Reframe “They might reject me” as “This is practice in courage”, treat the ask itself as success.

Replace “What if I fail?” with “What will I learn if I try?”, treat the trial as success.

Change “This is unclear” into “This is open space”, explore what might emerge.

Replace “I might look weak” with “Trying is how I learn”, move focus from judgment to growth.

View missteps as iteration, not endpoint, what would an innovator do next here?

Turn “There’s no clear path” into “This is my chance to design a new approach.”

View rejection as filtering, every no brings you closer to the right client fit.

Instead of “This must work,” say: “I’ll adapt with what happens”, embrace flexibility.

Recast confusion as curiosity, ask one new question instead of avoiding the gap.

Instead of “What if they say no?” ask: “What if this helps even one person?”

Treat fear as readiness training, each step strengthens resilience.

View unpredictability as agility training, every unknown builds capacity.

Reframe rejection as feedback, not verdict, what adjustment could improve next time?

Reframe high standards as learning drivers, not proof of worth.

Instead of “What if I’m wrong?” ask: “What might I learn if I’m wrong?”

Shift “They might dismiss me” to “I’ll respect myself for trying at all.”

Track hesitation before making a pitch, what fear-thoughts show up, and how do they alter behavior?

Notice when you delay outreach, are you unsure of value, or afraid of being wrong?

Watch how you behave when worried about client rejection, do you withdraw, over-explain, or go quiet?

Observe a peer who takes bold risks, what beliefs surface when plans go off track?

Track your emotions when a project lacks clarity, do you freeze, rush, or ask questions?

Notice how peers handle rejection, what tone or posture sustains them?

Watch how you recover from client missteps, do you reflect, excuse, or adapt fast?

Observe a leader coaching in ambiguity, what words do they use to steady the room?

Track your inner voice after “no”, does it spiral or stay constructive?

Notice your stance toward others’ failures, are you judgmental, empathetic, or curious?

Track your self-talk when using new tools, does it push you forward or hold you back?

Observe when you pre-reject yourself, what do you avoid for fear of “no”?

Notice your body’s response during risks, tight, light, or heavy, stay present to it.

Catch yourself seeking certainty, what if you acted with partial clarity?

Notice when you adjust too quickly for approval, what fear drives that shift?

Catch yourself avoiding outreach, what failure outcome are you imagining?

Watch children or beginners face new tasks, what can you copy from their openness?

Notice how clients respond to your vulnerability, do they pull back or lean in?

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