When It Is Used
Use Reality Assessment after a coaching goal exists and before generating options, so possible paths can fit the person's actual situation.
Reality Assessment for Goal-Linked Coaching
Reality Assessment is a focused coaching tool for coaches and coached people. It helps the person map their current situation, constraints, resources, and starting point in relation to a coaching goal before exploring solutions.
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Tool guide
Learn more about this tool
Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
Scope Boundary
This tool maps current reality only. It does not diagnose, recommend options, create action commitments, or score readiness.
Can Reality Assessment be complete without a goal?
No. It can be drafted, but it cannot be complete as a Reality-stage result unless it connects to a goal.
Does the tool decide which facts are true?
No. It helps separate reported facts from assumptions or wishes without judging truth.
Does Reality Assessment generate solutions?
No. It produces a current-state profile that can inform later options work.