Session guides grounded in Five Elements theory — ready to use, built to adapt.
How to use this tool
First, let your client complete the MOJOWAY assessment (5 min). Identify their dominant element from the report. Then select 1–2 questions from the matching element below. Listen carefully — don't explain the Five Elements framework unless they ask.
Core drive: Seeing future possibilities, making plans, gaining room to grow.
When to use: When the client is talking about goals, direction, future plans, career growth, or entrepreneurial ideas.
Core drive: Relationships, passion, belonging, being recognized.
When to use: When the client is talking about relationships, emotional connection, work passion, social anxiety, or belonging.
Core drive: Stability, belonging, being needed, being present for others.
When to use: When the client is talking about family, security, over-responsibility, caring for others, or feeling adrift.
Core drive: Depth, intuition, truth, inner wisdom, profound understanding.
When to use: When the client is talking about inner unease, career transitions, deep fears, or "I don't know why but I just feel it."
| Element | Q1 — Core | Q2 — Core |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | Six months from now, what will make you certain you chose the right direction? | Is there somewhere you want to go but feel held back? |
| Fire | Who has truly seen you? What did they see? | What have you always wanted to say to someone but never did? |
| Earth | When was the last time you felt completely settled? | What are you carrying right now that isn't yours? |
| Metal | What standard are you using to measure yourself that only you care about? | That decision you keep criticizing — what was it trying to protect? |
| Water | What have you always known deep down but never said out loud? | If you stepped outside your own life and watched, what would you notice? |
How to use these scripts
Each script covers four phases: Opening, Core Questions, Handling Responses, and Closing. Scripts can be combined — if a first-session client names a stuck point, shift directly into the Breakthrough script's core questions.
For the 1st or 2nd session with a new client
| Question | Five Elements Anchor |
|---|---|
| "What brought you here today — and why now?" | Current driving force (Wood expansion or Fire relational pull) |
| "When you imagine a better version of your life, what's the first thing that comes to mind?" | Goal-oriented (Wood) vs. state-oriented (Earth/Water) |
| "What's been the hardest thing to name out loud — until today?" | Core stuck point (Metal contraction or Water deep fear) |
| "If you woke up tomorrow and this was already solved, what would be different about your day?" | Extract specific desired outcome, set up goal-setting session |
When a client reports no progress or recurring patterns
| Question | Five Elements Anchor |
|---|---|
| "What does 'stuck' feel like in your body — not your head?" | Shift from cognitive to somatic (Water as emotional carrier) |
| "If this block had a voice, what would it be saying right now?" | Externalize the block, reduce self-criticism (Metal self-judgment) |
| "What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?" | Reveal true intention suppressed by fear (Wood expansion blocked) |
| "What's one thing you're avoiding that you know would move this forward?" | Point directly to action gap (Fire avoidance pattern) |
When a client has clarity on direction and is ready to commit
| Question | Five Elements Anchor |
|---|---|
| "What's the one thing that, if it happened, would make everything else easier?" | Identify leverage goal (Wood prioritization) |
| "How do you know when you're making progress? What's the signal?" | Define concrete success metrics (Metal precision) |
| "What's the most natural way for you to work toward this — alone, with a partner, or in community?" | Match work mode to element (Fire relational vs. Water independent) |
| "What's one micro-step you could take in the next 24 hours that would make this real?" | Generate immediate momentum (break Wood procrastination) |
When a client brings ongoing personal or workplace conflict
| Question | Five Elements Anchor |
|---|---|
| "What's the pattern you keep repeating in this relationship — and where have you seen it before?" | Identify historical recurring pattern (Water unconscious patterning) |
| "If you could see the other person's element profile, what dominant element would you guess — and how does it differ from yours?" | Introduce element difference perspective, reduce personal blame (Fire empathy vs. Metal judgment) |
| "What's the part you're playing in this that you haven't fully admitted to yourself?" | Promote self-awareness (Earth self-examination) |
| "What would change if you stopped trying to fix it — and just tried to understand it instead?" | Shift from control to perception (Wood control impulse) |
When a client faces a major direction change or decision
| Question | Five Elements Anchor |
|---|---|
| "When did you last feel fully alive in your work — what were you doing, and what made it different?" | Identify peak energy patterns (Fire ignition points) |
| "What are you pretending not to know about your current situation?" | Face what is known but avoided (Water deep awareness) |
| "If you gave yourself permission to want something different, what would that be?" | Release suppressed desire (Wood growth direction) |
| "What's the gap between where you are and where you want to be — and what's the bridge?" | Design path from current state to goal (Metal precise planning) |
These aren't scripts to memorize. They're a skeleton you can improvise around. The goal is never to perform the framework — it's to make your client feel genuinely seen.
Don't explain why you asked the question. Stay with it. Go deeper:
Don't push. Pivot to the second question, or reset entirely:
Short answer, then redirect back to them:
Combine elements into a single question that speaks to both sides. Examples:
These tools exist for one reason: to make your client feel, in the first five minutes, that you're not running a template — you're actually seeing them. When that happens, everything else gets easier. The client already knows they're in the right place.
Use this guide before you meet with your client. It helps you understand what the report is telling you — and how to translate it into language your client can actually use. Pair it with the Session Toolkit for the conversation itself.
The 25-page report contains 6 core sections. Read them in this order for the first time; afterward, jump directly to Sections 3 and 6.
| Section | Pages | Content | Coach Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Element Distribution | 1–3 | Score distribution, dominant element identification | Start here |
| 2. Dominant Element Deep Dive | 4–10 | Traits, strengths, blind spots, behavioral patterns | Second |
| 3. Eight Life Domains | 11–18 | Work, relationships, decisions, communication, stress, growth, goals, self-awareness | Third |
| 4. Energy Interaction Patterns | 19–21 | Generating/restricting cycles, how the client interacts with others | Fourth |
| 5. Stress & Growth Paths | 22–23 | Under-pressure behaviors, optimal growth trajectory | Fifth |
| 6. Personalized Action Advice | 24–25 | 3–5 concrete, actionable recommendations | Last — your entry point |
Reading flow: Who they are → How they operate → Where they struggle → How they relate → What stage they're in → Where you start.
Your first job isn't to learn the report — it's to check whether the client recognizes themselves in it. Scan pages 1–3 for these signals:
| Signal | What to check | Coach action |
|---|---|---|
| Dominant score far above others (>30pt gap) | Energy is concentrated | Start conversation from this element |
| Two scores nearly equal (<10pt gap) | Dual dominance | Combine both elements in interpretation |
| All five scores similar (<15pt gap) | Balanced profile | Start from life domains (pp.11–18) instead |
Pages 4–10 use element terminology. Translate it into language your client can relate to — without naming the elements.
| Element Language | What You Say Instead |
|---|---|
| "Wood types need expansion" | "You need to see growth and forward movement" |
| "Fire types define themselves through relationship" | "You value connection and being seen" |
| "Earth types need stability and belonging" | "You need to feel safe and needed" |
| "Metal types have a refining drive" | "You have high standards for structure and quality" |
| "Water types rely on intuition" | "You sense things beneath the surface" |
Key principle: Never say "You're a Wood type." Instead: "Your energy tends to move forward — you like having direction, progress, and room to grow."
Pages 6–8 reveal each element's blind spots — where energy gets overused. These are your coaching opportunities.
Common blind spots: Impulsive decisions, overlooking details, over-expansion
Coach prompt: "When you're rushing toward a goal — what have you missed along the way?"
Common blind spots: Over-pleasing, neglecting own needs, relational burnout
Coach prompt: "When you put others first — who's taking care of you?"
Common blind spots: Over-bearing burdens, can't say no, self-neglect
Coach prompt: "What are you carrying right now that isn't yours to carry?"
Common blind spots: Self-criticism, perfectionism, never satisfied
Coach prompt: "Where did that standard come from — was it always yours?"
Common blind spots: Conflict avoidance, analysis paralysis, over-contemplation
Coach prompt: "When do you stop at thinking instead of doing?"
Remember: Blind spots aren't flaws — they're natural tendencies when energy is overused. Stay neutral. Don't judge.
Clients arrive in three states. Match your opening to their readiness.
"Here's an energy map of you — not telling you who you are, but showing how you naturally operate. Some people use it for decision-making, others for relationship patterns. Flip through it first and see what feels familiar."
"I don't want you to treat this as truth — it's a reference generated from the information you gave. Read it and tell me: what fits? What doesn't? We'll use your experience as the standard."
Giving the client veto power makes them more open.
"Start at page 2 — that's your distribution chart. Just look at it and tell me your first impression. No need to understand the details — just notice what you notice."
Let the client feel the report first, before you explain it.
"Great. What part hits you the most?"
Then stop. Let them share. What the client discovers on their own is more powerful than anything you could explain.
"You're right — no framework captures a whole person. This just points to certain tendencies. The parts that don't fit tell us where we need to go deeper with you."
Never defend the report. Never explain the theory. The client's experience is primary.
"It's based on the information you provided, using a system that maps energy patterns. But the question is: what parts feel useful to you? What can you set aside?"
Don't enter a debate about theory validity. Return focus to the client's experience.
| Step | Question | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Locate | "Which life domain (pp.11–18) needs the most attention?" | Eight Life Domains |
| 2. Extract | "What action path does the report suggest for this domain?" | Personalized Action Advice |
| 3. Convert | "If we turn that into one specific move — what would it be?" | Coach + client co-create |
Convert the move into a SMART goal:
| Dimension | Example |
|---|---|
| Specific | "Write a reflection journal every Wednesday evening" |
| Measurable | "At least 300 words" |
| Achievable | "Start with once per week" |
| Relevant | "Connects to Earth-type's need for belonging" |
| Time-bound | "4 weeks, then review" |
| Principle | What it means |
|---|---|
| Client first, report second | The client's experience always overrides the report. If they disagree with an analysis, trust their judgment. |
| Don't translate everything | Pick 1–2 sections that will resonate most. You don't need to explain every page. |
| Start with strengths, not blind spots | Discuss the dominant element's positive traits first, then gently introduce blind spots. |
| Don't explain the Five Elements theory | Unless the client asks. The report helps them see themselves — it doesn't teach them philosophy. |
| Action > insight | The value isn't "the client felt understood." It's "the client took action because they were understood." |