I have written about my belief in the importance of values-oriented coaching. It was coincidental that, around the same time I was writing that, I encountered something that reminded me of how my values impact my everyday coaching. While I hope to not come across as too intense, having your emotions come up is a good sign you’re in touch with values that really matter to you. The thing I encountered was a t-shirt emblazoned with what can easily be considered a provocative message.