Clarity Compass

Life Assessment + Coaching Session

Clarity Compass: Find Clarity. Reclaim Meaning.

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You’ve done so many of the “right” things.

Checked the boxes. Hit the milestones. Shown up, delivered, excelled.

And yet…

There’s a whisper inside you that keeps getting louder.

A quiet ache.
A persistent urge that says:

“There has to be more than this.”

Some days, it shows up as overwhelm.

Other days, it feels like restlessness, like you’re drifting without direction.

And sometimes, it’s just a sense that you’re not fully living your truth, even if you don’t quite know what that truth is yet.

But one thing is clear:

You’re ready to live with more authenticity, aligned with what matters to you — even if you’re still discovering what that is.

That’s where the Clarity Compass comes in.

This isn’t another personality quiz or surface-level exercise.

It’s a powerful, guided process to help you reconnect with what matters to you, then begins the work of designing a life that fulfills on it.

 

 

The Clarity Compass is your turning point.

What Is the Clarity Compass?

The Clarity Compass combines a comprehensive Life Assessment with a focused 90 minute coaching session with me.  The Assessment is a self-discovery and clarity coaching tool that is the foundation of my life design coaching process.  It’s masterfully designed to help you figure out what you want in life, what’s holding you back, and how to move forward with purpose.

It’s structured enough to guide you step by step, yet deeply personal and reflective.

It’s a meaningful exploration of who you are, where you’re at in life, and what’s calling for change.

As you walk through the self-discovery process, you’ll explore powerful life questions that get to the core, the very heart, of your life and the answers you desire:

  • What’s working in your life right now?
  • What feels off or out of alignment?
  • Where are you feeling stuck, unclear, or unfulfilled?
  • What do you really want from your relationships, career, health, and future?

The Life Direction Assessment gives you a way to pause, reflect, and start connecting to a life that feels more aligned with who you are and who you are becoming.

Clients consistently tell me that simply completing this Life Assessment brings new awareness, powerful clarity, and a renewed sense of direction.

And then we bring it to life — together — in your personalized coaching session.

This is where the transformation begins.

 

Preparing for the life coaching self-assessment to find purpose

The Life Assessment Framework

 

Inside the Life Assessment, you’ll explore the truth of your life and the potential waiting beneath it.

This is about self-connection over self-improvement.

It’s your opportunity to pause, take inventory, and reflect on what’s true, what’s evolving, and what’s calling for attention.

The Life Assessment will help you explore key areas like:

  • Meaningful Work, Career, or Business:  Is your work aligned with your values and your sense of purpose?
  • Finances and Abundance:  Are you in relationship with your money in a way that supports your life?
  • Health, Energy, and Vitality:  Are you prioritizing the well-being you need to thrive?
  • Peace and Groundedness: Do you feel centered and steady in how you move through life?
  • Supportive Community:  Are your relationships nourishing, aligned, and reciprocal?
  • Play and Adventure: Are you making space for joy, curiosity, and expansion?

Each section invites you to reflect honestly to understand what’s happening in your life, not judge it or be critical of it.

You’ll assess where you are, name where you want to be, and begin connecting the dots in between.

And beyond the categories, you’ll reflect on:

  • Your vision, philosophy, and personal definition of success
  • What lights you up and what you’ve outgrown
  • The habits, beliefs, and stories you’ve been carrying
  • The dream that quietly lives inside you, the one you’re ready to acknowledge

This is about meeting yourself with honesty, vulnerability and evolving clarity.

This is the level of understanding and awareness that begins to finally drive the answers to the questions that have been relentlessly pursuing you.

Your Personalized Life Design Session

 

Once you complete the Life Assessment, we’ll meet via Zoom for a 90-minute Life Design coaching session to bring your insights to life.

This is where everything you discovered starts to take shape.

We’ll look at what you shared and begin identifying:

  • The patterns, priorities, and possibilities that are emerging
  • The gaps between what’s working and what you’re ready to change
  • The values and vision that want to guide your next chapter

The only requirement of you is to show up and wholeheartedly engage in the conversation.

You’ve already done the work by being honest with yourself when you completed the Assessment.

How I Coach during the Life Design Session – We Go Deep.

 

Now it’s my turn to take the lead.  I’ll guide you through a powerful conversation where we connect the dots and create direction.

I’m able to see the blind spots hiding from you.

I can go beneath the surface stories to root out your truth, which has been whispering to you all along.

I can help you separate reality from conditioning to level the playing field of possibility.

I hold the mirror up to your innate worthiness and unbridled personal power.

I help you shatter the limitations to create from empowerment.

We get to the very core of what matters, what’s next, and how to move toward it with conviction.

You’ll leave the session with:

  • A deeper connection to yourself
  • Clarity around what needs to shift and why
  • Insight into what’s been keeping you stuck or stalled
  • A personalized recommendations to start making intentional change
  • Tools and guidance to take your next step with confidence

This is your opportunity to feel seen, supported, and heard — not just by me, but by yourself.

It’s a turning point that happens in real time and it’s one you’ll remember.

What Makes the Clarity Compass So Impactful?

Most people go their entire lives without ever stopping long enough to look at what they’ve created or ask if it’s what they really want.

The Clarity Compass, with the Assessment and coaching session, is built to change that.

This is a powerful program that walks you into your life, layer by layer, and hands you a mirror you can finally trust. It invites you to stop moving on autopilot and start getting honest with yourself.

What makes it different?

The depth. The design. And what happens when we sit down together after you complete the Assessment.

You’re not just answering questions — you’re uncovering truth.

You’re putting language to the internal tug you’ve been feeling. You’re mapping the patterns that have shaped your life and beginning to reclaim the power to change them.

And then we go even deeper.

This is where I bring the full force of my experience:
Three decades of guiding entrepreneurs, building businesses, and helping people redesign their lives in meaningful ways.

I see what’s driving your choices. I hear the truth inside your story.

And I help you reconnect with the version of you that’s been waiting to take the lead.

This is a different kind of work.

It’s about real exploration. And discovery. And direction.

And when you have the courage to look at your life with this level of intention, it’s about to change.

 

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Clarity Compass Results…

When you complete the Life Assessment and personalized consultation, you’ll walk away with so much more than insight — you’ll leave with a clear sense of direction, grounded in your growing clarity.

You’ll walk away with:

  • A fresh, honest understanding of your current life across the areas that matter most to you
    •
    Clarity about what’s aligned, what’s evolving, and what’s asking for your attention
    •
    New awareness around the patterns you’ve been living and the choices now available to you
    •
    An understanding of how to begin closing the gap between where you are and where you want to be
    •
    Three habits to release and three to develop so your daily actions support your intentions
    •
    Resources and coaching insight to support next steps that feel clear, grounded, and possible
    •
    A real sense of possibility, like something real has shifted, and you know what to do next

This experience becomes a compass.

Not one that points to someone else’s version of success,
but one that reflects your truth, your timing, and your next step forward.

 

Are You Ready to Take the First Step?

 

Your life is calling and this is your opportunity to answer it with clarity, confidence, and direction.

The Clarity Compass is a transformative experience that gives you space to pause, reflect, and design your life with intention.

Here’s what happens when you say yes:

✅ Gain clarity around where you are and where you want to go
✅ Discover your true direction and what’s been standing in the way
✅ Begin meaningful breakthroughs that shift your perspective
✅ Walk away with personalized insight, tools, and next steps

Click the “Buy Now” button below to begin

You will be taken to a secure checkout page. Once you complete your purchase, you’ll receive instant access to:
→Download your Assessment
→Then we schedule your 90-minute session

Need support or have questions?

Check out the FAQ below, or click here to contact me directly.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

What's Required to Participate?
  • A commitment to yourself that you deserve this sacred time.
  • A commitment to yourself that you will show up, be honest, courageous, vulnerable.
  • An open heart to guide you.
  • A willingness to be coached.
  • A burning desire to follow your own path
How quickly can I schedule the consultation with Joan?

Once you email Joan the completed Life Assessment, she will follow up with you to schedule the consultation.

How long will it take me to complete the Assessment?

I recommend setting aside 1-2 hours so you can take your time and reflect on you answers. It’s the quality of time that matters more than the quantity.  Thoughtful and thorough answers will lead to a more productive and impactful consultation which will lead to transformative guidance and results.  This process is designed to help you create a life that you truly desire, so give yourself the time you deserve to  be very thoughtful, honest and introspective. Authentic, vulnerable answers lead to tangible results.

What if I don’t know what I want — is the Clarity Compass still for me?

Yes. The Clarity Compass is especially for you if you’re feeling unclear or uncertain. You don’t need to know what you want in life — this process is designed to help you figure it out. Through intentional self-reflection and guided exploration, you’ll begin to see what’s missing, what’s meaningful, and what’s calling for your attention. This is where clarity starts.

What will I gain from doing a life assessment?

The key benefits of the Life Assessment are you’ll gain clarity, direction, and a better understanding of what matters most to you. The Life Direction Assessment helps you evaluate your current life, uncover what’s working (and what’s not), and identify the gaps that have kept you feeling stuck or unfulfilled. You’ll also receive tools and guidance to move forward with confidence and purpose.

How do I download the Asssessment?

Instructions to Download Your PDF Assessment

Downloading your PDF is simple! Follow the instructions below based on the browser you’re using. Please note that these instructions are for default settings with each browser as of November, 2024. If you’ve changed your default settings, your browser will respond according to your settings:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the download link or button for your PDF.
  2. By default, the file will open in a new tab.
  3. To save it, click the Download icon (a downward arrow) in the upper-right corner of the screen.
  4. Choose where you want to save the file on your computer, then click Save.

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the download link or button for your PDF.
  2. A dialog box will appear asking if you want to Open with or Save File.
  3. Select Save File and click OK.
  4. Find the file in your computer’s Downloads folder.

Safari

  1. Click the download link or button for your PDF.
  2. The PDF will open directly in your browser window.
  3. To save it, hover over the bottom of the screen and click the Download icon (a downward arrow).
  4. Choose where to save the file, then click Save.

Microsoft Edge (formerly Internet Explorer)

  1. Click the download link or button for your PDF.
  2. The file will open in a new tab.
  3. To save it, click the Save icon (a floppy disk) in the top-right corner of the screen.
  4. Choose your preferred location and click Save.

Instructions to Download the Meditation Audios

Downloading the meditation audios is simple! Follow the instructions below based on the browser you’re using.

If you are using Chrome, click the above blue meditation button to open the audio player, then click on the 3 dots on the right of the audio bar and click on the “Download” arrow.

If you are using Firefox, click the above blue meditation button to open the audio player, then right click the audio player and click “Save audio as” and you can save it to your computer.

If you are using Safari, click the the above blue meditation button to open the audio player, then​ Control+Click the audio player and click “Save audio as” to save it to your computer

Can this help me understand why I feel off, disconnected from my life, or out of alignment?

Absolutely. If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself or your life, this Life Assessment will help you reconnect with yourself and your truth. You’ll uncover patterns, beliefs, and areas of misalignment that have been creating confusion or inner tension. It’s a safe space to explore what’s not working and begin moving toward what will.

 

Will this give me a plan or just more reflection exercises?

You’ll receive both meaningful reflection and a personalized roadmap to take action. This isn’t just an exercise in awareness — it’s a clarity coaching tool that helps you understand what needs to shift and how to start making those changes. You’ll walk away with tangible insights, next steps, and tools to create forward movement.

 

What’s included in the Clarity Compass?

You’ll receive:

  • A downloadable, fillable Life Assessment
  • Thoughtful, insightful questions and ranking to explore your life across key areas like relationships, work, finances, health, joy, and purpose
  • A 90-minute personalized life design coaching session with Coach Joan Jakel via Zoom
  • Recommendations, tools, and next steps tailored to you
  • A transformative experience that gives you insight, direction, and the confidence to move forward

 

What kind of results can I expect from the Clarity Compass?

You can expect life direction breakthrough results:

  • Feel clearer, more focused, and grounded in your direction
  • Understand what’s kept you stuck and how to shift it
  • Get personalized insight, tools, and a next-steps
  • Experience a sense of relief, momentum, and possibility
  • Feel supported, seen, and empowered to create change

 

 

What happens during the 90-minute coaching session?

Here’s what you can expect from our life design coaching session with me, Coach Joan Jakel. We meet on Zoom to bring your assessment to life. I’ll guide you through what you discovered, help you connect the dots, and reflect back patterns, blind spots, and possibilities. It’s a safe, judgment-free space for honest conversation, breakthrough clarity, and meaningful direction. You’ll leave with insight, a sense of possibility and a real connection to yourself and your life.

 

 

Will this help me make a career or life change?

It can, but that’s up to you. Many people use the Clarity Compass when they’re at a crossroads. Whether you’re contemplating a career pivot, wanting to change your lifestyle, or searching for more meaning, this process gives you insight, clarity, and the start of a new foundation to look at life with a fresh, new perspective.

 

 

Why work with Me?

I get results.

I have a proven track record.  For 29 years, I’ve coached entrepreneurs to develop the mindset, create the structures, learn the skills and up-level their tools to design a life and business that exceeds their expectations.

Diverse Experience

I am a personal development, empowerment and mindset coach, a retired business attorney, a serial entrepreneur, an artist, a student of life, a dream chaser (and catcher), a believer in big, hairy audacious goals and a legend maker.

Extensive Training

I’ve invested countless hours and hundreds of thousands of dollars in training and education over several decades to learn cutting edge processes and continually evolving resources. Each coaching program was thoughtfully designed to comprehensively package a lifetime of learning to help you create breakthrough results.

Supportive Environment

I create a safe, nourishing, judgment-free environment to give you full permission and safety to show up and be real (and messy).  I provide compassionate yet no BS support that gives you permission to be honest, vulnerable and, did I mention, messy.

I don’t just teach transformation — I’ve lived it.

For nearly three decades, I’ve coached entrepreneurs to develop the mindset, tools, and structure to build lives and businesses beyond their wildest expectations.

✅ Diverse Experience

I’m a personal development and empowerment coach, retired business attorney, serial entrepreneur, artist, dream chaser, and legend maker. My work blends mindset, strategy, intuition, creativity, and soul — because real change demands all of it.

✅ Extensive Training

I’ve invested decades and six figures in the most powerful coaching, mindset, business, legal and transformational education available, and I continue to evolve my tools. Every program I offer is a finely-tuned culmination of this lifetime of learning, designed to help you create real, lasting results.

✅ A Supportive, Nurturing Environment

I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can show up fully — even in the mess. I hold space with compassion and directness, giving you permission to be vulnerable, honest, and real.

✅ I’ve Walked Through the Fire and I Bring That Wisdom With Me

I’ve navigated soul-crushing heartbreak, career pivots, creative rebirths, identity reinventions, and more cross-country moves than I can count — all in service of creating a life aligned with purpose, truth, and adventure.

From putting myself through law school…
To leading legal teams…
To opening my own firm…
To becoming an artist with a Napa River studio…
To guiding retreats, teaching intentional creativity, and now coaching from the intersection of mindset, empowerment, and personal transformation…

I’ve built a body of work rooted in experience.
And now it’s your turn.

Because of this path, I’ve created powerful, results-driven programs to help you design a life you love — on your terms.

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