We usually start with this exercise, created by me. It's short (1 session), powerful and easy - just answer a few questions. So how do we define "purpose" and what is it useful for?

Definition

At Deseede, purpose is a broad statement of the type of experience you find most fulfilling. It's the experience that you pursue in every context. It's you doing YOU. Birds fly, bees buzz, and you naturally...do this.

A few examples:  

• Bring out the best in others to enrich us all. 
• Dedication and commitment as the key to progress.  
• Fix things in order to enjoy them.

Uses

Once we know your purpose, we'll talk about concrete actions you can take that will light your inner spark and

• make any situation more meaningful for you (in your work life, for example).
• guide your vision as to what you are trying to accomplish (at home, at work).

You can also use it to attract people with whom your message resonates. For instance:

• To help others understand what makes you tick - in relationships, in interviews, at work,
• To convince potential employers you are the right person for the job
• as the WHY of your brand - how your product or service is part of something bigger

This exercise is just as easy, but longer. We go deep, with a full inventory of what you find acceptable and unacceptable. We then condense the results into 4-5 values.

If purpose is your WHY, then Values are your HOW. There is a very specific way you go about living your purpose in the world. Once we know what it is, it can help you make decisions that are authentic to your value system.

By living in accordance with your values, you will

• Feel aligned
• Make better decisions faster, because you are aware of what is acceptable and unacceptable to you - and why
• Gain clarity in relationships - why things work or why they don't
• Be able to communicate your values clearly to others, so they can understand what you need and avoid crossing any of your "red lines" (those are your values!). The quality of your relationships will improve.