Key People Audit

This directive is useful when a client feels stuck or is planning a significant change, but senses their social environment is a complicating factor. It helps them move beyond a general feeling of being supported or hindered by their network. The exercise provides a structured way to evaluate the specific roles different people play in their life, especially for clients who struggle to articulate the complex dynamics within their personal and professional relationships.

The mechanism is simple externalization. By having the client systematically sort their key relationships according to their functional impact, a clear, objective pattern often emerges. This provides a concrete inventory of their social assets and liabilities without emotional overload. The resulting clarity gives you a solid platform for conversations about boundary-setting, resource allocation, and intentional relationship building.