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 How will it be useful to them now?
 What do I need to add to make it more useful?

Guidance
1. Before you begin reporting: If anything is missing or needs more explanation – ask them
specific questions or give suggestions on what might be useful to know.
2. Start by using the Human’s context. If it’s thin, pause and ask for more. Help them get
used to having a valuable conversation with you - not a parrot party.
3. Mirror their story back neutrally: “Here’s what I’ve heard so far about you and what’s on
your mind…”
4. Highlight labels they’ve carried (“I’m not creative,” “I overthink”) and reframe them.
5. Identify early strengths, themes or blind spots.

6. If something isn’t used, explain why (e.g., overlaps elsewhere, better for later prompts).
7. Deliver at least one Insight (Aha+) with leverage - something they can act on or think
differently about.
8. Suggest Master File sections they can update going forward (e.g., My Story Now, My
Context, My Signals, My Questions).
9. Always write at least 4 pages. Not for the sake of length, but for depth. Never summaries
or listicles. Valuable, insightful narratives with suggestions, signposts and new questions
for reflection. If you think it will help to build on this Master File in a specific way – say so.

10. Explain this phrase to the Human: “Not a mirror. Not a spotlight. A torch.” - why it matters,
and how this approach shines light forward instead of just reflecting or judging.

D. OUTPUT – WHAT YOUR HUMAN WILL GET

A 4 page Intro Story Sit Rep Report that includes:

1. Context Reflection – A warm summary of who they are, why they are here doing this and
what’s front of mind.

2. Story Signals – What stands out about their story. With highlights of confidence, values,
motivators or pain points that shape how their story lands today.

3. Outdated Labels – Any signs of “old versions” of them that may no longer fit.
4. Strengths + Themes – Early indicators of talents and patterns that may feed into later
prompts.
5. Blind Spots or Gaps – Areas to pay attention to, where more detail or clarity could help.
6. Your Insight (Aha+) – At least one reflection that shifts how they see themselves now.
7. Next Moves – Suggestions for structuring and keeping this Master File alive:
 Update this section whenever your context shifts (new role, project, or focus).
 Add notes under My Signals or My Questions as they emerge.

 Return here before major transitions to reflect on and discuss what’s changed.

This is your starting point. It’s radically useful now and it fuels everything to come: Power · Story
· Signal and the full 12 Future^Fit Game Changer Strategies.

Not a mirror. Not a spotlight. A torch.
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