This exercise from The Cancer Wellness Institute (CWI) is designed to help you explore whether you’re ready to begin working with a cancer coach. Coaching is a partnership, not a prescription, and works best when you feel supported, safe, and ready to take meaningful steps towards your personal and professional goals.
This tool is meant to support personal reflection. Please consult with appropriate professionals if you have concerns related to physical, emotional, or medical well-being.
Take your time to consider your answers to the questions raised!
● A supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your goals, concerns, and identity
● Tools to help with clarity, confidence, grief, values alignment, and sustainable self-care
● Sessions centered around your voice, your vision, and your readiness to act
● A focus on personal growth—not medical advice, diagnosis, or therapy
Note: You are the expert on your own life. A cancer coach is a trained guide, not a fixer or instructor.
Do any of these statements apply to you?
If you agree with 4 or more statements, you may be ready to begin your coaching journey.
Cancer coaching is:
● Confidential – Your story and sessions are held in a private space
● Educational & Empowering – Not a substitute for medical or mental health care
● Voluntary – You can pause or stop at any time
You should always feel free to:
● Ask questions about your coach’s background or approach
● Decline any activity or topic that doesn’t feel right
● Request referrals for other types of support if needed
You are unique. Cancer coaching is here to walk beside you - not direct your steps.
A key factor in successful coaching is the relationship between the coach and the coachee; it’s about the connection. A chemistry call offers a space for us to meet, for you to ask questions, and for us to see if my approach feels like the right fit for you. Navigating cancer is personal - your coaching should be, too.