CEO Coaching Quiz: Are You Thriving, or Just Surviving?

Instructions: Answer the following 30 questions honestly by choosing the option that best describes your experience. Avoid overthinking your answers—go with your gut.

Section 1: Aliveness

Question 1: When you wake up in the morning, how do you typically feel about the day ahead?

A. Energized and excited.

B. Neutral—just going through the motions.

C. Drained and dreading the day.

D. Completely exhausted before it even begins.

Question 2: How energized do you feel throughout your workday?

A. Consistently energized and focused.

B. Generally okay, with a few dips in energy.

C. Struggling to maintain focus and energy.

D. Completely drained most of the day.

Question 3: How often do you make time for activities that recharge you?

A. Regularly—it’s a priority.

B. Occasionally, when I can fit it in.

C. Rarely—there’s just no time.

D. Never—I’m constantly overwhelmed.

Question 4: How connected do you feel to your sense of purpose?

A. Deeply connected—it drives me every day.

B. Somewhat connected, but it’s not always clear.

C. Rarely—I’m not sure what my purpose is anymore.

D. Completely disconnected from any sense of purpose.

Question 5: When was the last time you felt truly excited about your work?

A. This week.

B. Within the last few months.

C. It’s been a long time.

D. I can’t even remember.

Question 6: How often do you feel physically and mentally energized?

A. Almost daily.

B. A few times a week.

C. Occasionally, but not often.

D. Almost never.

Question 7: How would you rate your ability to manage stress in a healthy way?

A. Excellent—I have great coping strategies.

B. Pretty good, but it could be better.

C. Not great—stress often gets the better of me.

D. Poor—I’m constantly overwhelmed by stress.

Question 8: How often do you take breaks to prioritize your well-being?

A. Regularly, throughout the day.

B. Occasionally, when I think of it.

C. Rarely—there’s just too much to do.

D. Never—I’m always in go-mode.

Question 9: Do you feel like you’re living, not just working, day-to-day?

A. Absolutely—I feel alive and present.

B. Sometimes, but work often takes over.

C. Rarely—it feels like I’m on autopilot.

D. Never—it’s all work, all the time.

Question 10: When faced with challenges, how resilient do you feel in bouncing back?

A. Very resilient—I handle challenges well.

B. Somewhat resilient, but it takes effort.

C. Struggling to recover from setbacks.

D. Completely overwhelmed by challenges.

Section 2: Deep Relationships

Question 11: How connected do you feel to the people who matter most in your life?

A. Very connected—our relationships are strong.

B. Somewhat connected, but I could do better.

C. Not very connected—I often feel distant.

D. Completely disconnected from them.

Question 12: Do you feel like you’re able to communicate openly and effectively with your team?

A. Yes, communication is one of my strengths.

B. Mostly, but it could be improved.

C. Sometimes, but there are significant gaps.

D. No, communication is a major struggle.

Question 13: How often do you express gratitude to the people around you?

A. Regularly—it’s part of my daily routine.

B. Occasionally, but not as often as I’d like.

C. Rarely—I tend to forget.

D. Never—I’m too focused on other things.

Question 14: How fulfilled are you by the relationships in your personal life?

A. Very fulfilled—they bring me joy.

B. Somewhat fulfilled, but there’s room for growth.

C. Not very fulfilled—there’s a disconnect.

D. Completely unfulfilled.

Question 15: Do you feel supported by your inner circle when facing challenges?

A. Absolutely—they’re always there for me.

B. Sometimes, but I often go it alone.

C. Rarely—I don’t feel supported.

D. Never—I feel completely on my own.

Question 16: How present are you in conversations with your loved ones?

A. Very present—I give them my full attention.

B. Somewhat present, but I get distracted.

C. Not very present—my mind is often elsewhere.

D. Completely distracted most of the time.

Question 17: How comfortable are you with setting boundaries to protect your relationships?

A. Very comfortable—boundaries are a priority.

B. Somewhat comfortable, but it’s a challenge.

C. Not comfortable—I often avoid it.

D. Completely uncomfortable setting boundaries.

Question 18: How often do you invest time in building meaningful connections?

A. Regularly—it’s a focus for me.

B. Occasionally, but I could do more.

C. Rarely—it’s not a priority right now.

D. Never—I’m too focused on work.

Question 19: Do you feel like your leadership inspires trust and loyalty?

A. Absolutely—my team trusts and respects me.

B. Mostly, but there’s room to grow.

C. Sometimes, but I’ve lost some trust.

D. No, trust and loyalty are major challenges.

Question 20: How satisfied are you with the balance between your work and personal relationships?

A. Very satisfied—I’ve created great balance.

B. Somewhat satisfied, but it’s not perfect.

C. Not satisfied—work often overshadows personal life.

D. Completely dissatisfied—there is no balance.

Section 3: Meaningful Pursuits

Question 21: How aligned are your daily actions with your long-term goals?

A. Completely aligned—I’m on track.

B. Mostly aligned, but there’s some drift.

C. Rarely aligned—I feel off course.

D. Not aligned at all.

Question 22: Do you feel like your work has a meaningful impact on others?

A. Yes, my work is deeply impactful.

B. Sometimes, but I’m unsure of the bigger picture.

C. Rarely—it feels like I’m just checking boxes.

D. No, my work feels unimportant.

Question 23: How often do you take time to reflect on your accomplishments?

A. Regularly—I celebrate my wins.

B. Occasionally, but I often move on too quickly.

C. Rarely—I don’t take the time.

D. Never—I’m too focused on what’s next.

Question 24: How confident are you in the direction you’re leading your business or team?

A. Very confident—I have a clear vision.

B. Somewhat confident, but there are doubts.

C. Not very confident—I’m unsure of the path.

D. Completely lacking confidence.

Question 25: Do you feel like you’re progressing toward your personal and professional goals?

A. Absolutely—I’m making consistent progress.

B. Somewhat, but it’s slower than I’d like.

C. Not much—I feel stuck.

D. No progress at all.

Question 26: How intentional are you about pursuing activities that bring you joy?

A. Very intentional—joy is a priority.

B. Somewhat intentional, but it’s inconsistent.

C. Rarely—joy often takes a back seat.

D. Never—I’m too focused on other things.

Question 27: Do you feel like you’re making a meaningful contribution beyond your work?

A. Absolutely—my contributions feel impactful.

B. Sometimes, but I could do more.

C. Rarely—I’m not sure what my contributions are.

D. Not at all—I feel disconnected from meaning.

Question 28: How satisfied are you with the legacy you’re building?

A. Very satisfied—I’m proud of what I’m creating.

B. Somewhat satisfied, but there’s room for improvement.

C. Not satisfied—I feel I’m falling short.

D. Completely dissatisfied.

Question 29: How often do you reflect on the bigger picture of your life and work?

A. Regularly—it’s a key part of my routine.

B. Occasionally, but I could do it more.

C. Rarely—I’m caught up in the day-to-day.

D. Never—there’s no time to step back.

Question 30: Do you feel like your pursuits align with your core values and passions?

A. Completely—my actions align with my values.

B. Mostly, but there are occasional misalignments.

C. Rarely—I feel disconnected from my values.

D. Not at all—I’ve lost touch with what matters to me.