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As coaches, we have the privilege of partnering with individuals to help them move toward their goals.
Goals around:
Career Advancement Health and wellness Personal growth and self-improvement Relationship building Entrepreneurship and more
However, the non-directive nature of coaching often leads us to overlook its powerful potential in evangelism.
In today’s episode, we dive into a compelling example of the intersection of coaching and evangelism from the Pregnancy Resource Center in Rolla, Missouri. You'll also learn discover the ICF’s competencies can guide us during these powerful conversations.
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Coaching is renowned for helping people grow and change in profound ways: enhancing self-awareness, boosting performance and productivity, increasing confidence, improving communication skills, achieving goals, enjoying work-life balance, and much more.
However, something we don’t often hear about is how coaching can be a powerful tool in fulfilling the Great Commission. Thankfully, this topic was recently addressed by Chris McCluskey at the Navigator’s annual Coach Camp. Today, we have the privilege of listening in to his impactful presentation.
The best standards for ethical practice How coaching can be utilized as a leadership tool The six styles of evangelism and the transformative power of a coach approach
In this episode, you will learn:
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In this rapidly changing world, few things are as important as equipping the next generation of leaders, assisting them in identifying their values, discerning their gifts, and living out their callings.In today’s episode, we will hear from John Basie, Director of the Residency Experience at Impact 360 Institute, as he shares how they employ coaching with their students and staff to achieve these important goals.
Tune in to learn more about:
• Why obtaining a coaching credential is crucial
• How they have cultivated a coaching culture
• The transformations they have witnessedAbout John Basie
Dr. John Basie is an alumnus of PCCI. He serves as Director of the Residency Experience at
Impact 360 Institute in Pine Mountain, Georgia. He also holds a faculty appointment with
North Greenville University (SC) as Affiliated Professor of Leadership. He has served in
various leadership capacities in Christian higher education since 1997, and has extensive
experience in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors as a certified executive and career coach.
John’s competencies include EQ assessment and coaching, life purpose planning, and next-generation leader development. He has also served as consultant to a church planting
agency in the assessment and selection of ministry leadership candidates.
John is a member of the Association for Talent Development and the Evangelical Theological Society. His latest book is Know.Be.Live.: A 360° Approach to Discipleship in a Post-Christian Era (Forefront, 2021). John has been married to his bride, Marana, since 1997 and they have three college-aged kids.Free Book: Know. Be. Live.®: A 360 Degree Approach to Discipleship in a Post-Christian Era
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Fostering connections with others can significantly boost our physical and emotional health. Such interactions cultivate mutual support and accountability, pool wisdom and talents, and pave the way for teamwork. However, finding a community that's both Christ-focused and genuinely nurturing can be challenging.In today's episode, we explore ways you can participate in our growing Christian coaching community. Plus, we share complimentary resources designed to help you honor International Christian Coaching Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the transformative power of Christian coaching, fostering fellowship among Christian coaches, and raising awareness about this profound instrument for personal growth and change.
Get your free resources for International Christian Coaching Day here: www.ProfessionalChristianCoaching.com/day
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Join us as we delve into the captivating intersection of coaching and artificial intelligence (AI). As technology evolves at a rapid pace, grasping AI's significance becomes increasingly vital for Christians and Christian coaches alike.
In this episode, we'll trace the origins of AI, discuss its limitations, and unveil exciting opportunities for leveraging AI in your coaching practice. From enhancing research capabilities to augmenting brainstorming sessions and aiding marketing efforts, discover how AI can empower and elevate your coaching journey.
About Michael Pfau:
Michael Pfau is the Founder and President of Crossways Life Coaching, LLC. Michael has 25-years working in corporate I.T. departments of several Fortune 500 companies and over 21-year’s experience as a coach giving him a unique blend to understand and apply technology into the field of coaching. Along with his own coaching practice, Michael serves as an instructor for the Professional Christian Coaching Institute.Learn more about Michael, receive your free AI prompts, and explore his upcoming class, Using Artificial Intelligence In Your Coaching Practice, at www.Aiforchristiancoaches.com
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Professional coaching is experiencing remarkable growth and evolving in its global significance. In this episode, we'll dive into insights gathered from the latest ICF Research Global Coaching Study, shedding light on the journey of coaching thus far and the promising horizons that await.
Join us to uncover valuable information, including:
Global benchmarks for coaches' yearly earnings Insights into the typical client load An exploration of coaching sponsorship The significance of professional credentials An array of additional services coaches provide Prevalent coaching niches Other intriguing findingsAbout Cindy Schmelzenbach, PCC
Cindy is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a Gallup-Certified Strengths® Coach, and a Conversational Intelligence® Practitioner. She also has a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling and serves on faculty and as Director of Education at PCCI. As an ICF mentor coach and Certified Coach Supervisor, she has a passion for supporting coaches in their personal and professional development and journey.
Having lived and served internationally in leadership roles for 27 years with her husband, she partners with teams and clients to build bridges in inter-cultural and inter-generational environments through her group coaching journey, Different Like Me: https://coachingwithcindy.com/different-like-me/
Website: https://coachingwithcindy.com/
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As a coach and a solopreneur, you find yourself wearing numerous hats. From customer acquisition and coaching to accounting and bookkeeping, the responsibility falls squarely on your shoulders. How do you do it all?
In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Kris Kelso, the Dean of Entrepreneurship at PCCI, who shares invaluable insights. He offers a fresh perspective that can empower you to not only comprehend each of the roles you undertake but also discover effective strategies for managing them well.
About Kris Kelso, PCC
Kris is a professional keynote speaker, an author, and a Professional Certified Coach. His writing has been featured in Fast Company Magazine and Yahoo Finance, and he's coached and taught entrepreneurs on 6 out of 7 continents. He is a growth coach at Heroic Public Speaking, and he serves as the Dean of Entrepreneurship and teaches several courses here at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute.Connect with Kris and download his helpful worksheet at www.KrisKelso.com/hats.
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As the year draws to a close, we extend a heartfelt invitation for you to join us in this special episode. Together, we'll reflect on the ways God has encouraged us, the invaluable tools that have helped us, the books that have inspired us, and the insights we want to carry into the New Year.
Tune in to learn about spiritual practices, unexpected pets, the life-giving wisdom found in the Psalms, and other treasures that will enrich your coaching journey in the year to come.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
A Non-Anxious Presence by Mark Sayers
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Welcome back, everyone! Following Chris McCluskey's unexpected medical sabbatical, we're delighted to hit 'record' once again on a brand-new episode of the Professional Christian Coaching Today podcast. In today's conversation, we're diving into:
The latest update on Chris McCluskey's health journey The power of taking intentional breaks and vacations The challenges and hidden benefits of unplanned pauses Fresh changes to our podcast schedule and what you can expect in the year to comeJoin us as we explore how rest—both planned and unexpected—can be an enriching part of your personal and professional journey.
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Leadership development is a $350 billion industry across the globe and a portion of that money is spent on coaching. In the past, access to coaching was restricted to senior leaders, but what if that person got coached earlier? How would that impact their leadership skills, their workplace, their families, and their lives? A growing number of colleges and universities are excited by these possibilities and are offering coaching to students to help prepare them for leadership roles even before they’ve been hired.
Listen to today’s episode to learn:
How colleges and universities are incorporating coaching into their programs.
Potential opportunities for coaches to work in this capacity.
Measurement and metrics for coaching programs.
How coaches can find out about this work.
About Wende Gaikema
Wende is an executive and leadership coach who helps leaders develop their business and their people. Wende’s work includes executives and leaders building skills in leadership presence, EQ, influential communication, change management, personal and team effectiveness.
She works with leaders in corporate and non-profit settings, including coaching students at Rice and Vanderbilt Universities. Wende believes that everyone can be a leader as they choose to influence the world around them.
She is credentialed as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation and holds certifications in leadership, career and brain-based coaching as well as in emotional intelligence. She comes to coaching out of a business background in sales and marketing at Procter & Gamble. Wende is also on the faculty at Professional Christian Coaching Institute.
Resources:
5 Keys to Emotional Intelligence: www.coachwende.com
Leadership Reckoning: https://doerr.rice.edu/leadership-reckoning-book
ICF Converge presentation by Rice: https://learning.coachingfederation.org/products/1371/icf-converge-2019-coaching-emerging-leaders-in-the-defining-decade
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Coaches use their skills in a number of different ways and in a variety of settings. Today, Mike Howerton shares with us how his journey of self-discovery and self-leadership led him to a full-time position as an EntreLeadership Executive Coach with Ramsey Solutions.
Tune in to learn:
How to step out in faith, with a blurry vision, and then rely on the Lord to reveal the true vision for your business. Ways to blend the gifts and talents God’s given you to build a thriving career. New ways of thinking & being that can open doors you never thought possible. About Mike HowertonMike serves as an EntreLeadership Executive Coach for Ramsey Solutions. He is skilled in partnering with leaders, giving them space to talk about what is really going on, as he helps them make decisions that are in alignment with what matters most so they can lead with confidence.
Prior to joining the EntreLeadership team, Mike spent most of his career in Nashville, TN, leading several teams for Embraer, the world’s 3rd largest aircraft manufacturer, as well leading an aircraft maintenance team for an international charter airline in Miami, FL.
As fulfilling as his profession can be, Mike’s greatest enjoyment comes from spending as much intentional time as he can with his wife and 4 children, as well as in his hobbies as an award winning beekeeper, market gardener, and managing his Christmas Tree Farm.
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This week, we are giving you a rare, behind-the-scenes view of what it really takes to become a professional coach. In this candid interview with Kris Kelso, PCC, you’ll hear the ups and downs, the successes and the mistakes Kris has experienced in his transition from owning a technology company to becoming an author, entrepreneur, and executive coach.
Tune in to learn the importance of:
Emphasizing mindset more than mechanics. Growing personally as well as professionally. Integrating multiple passions into a portfolio career. Figuring out the blend of services that’s right for you.About Kris Kelso
Kris Kelso, PCC is an entrepreneur who has founded and run multiple companies in the technology and healthcare industries. Today, he works primarily as an executive coach, a keynote speaker, and a contributing author for publications including Fast Company, Yahoo Finance, and The Nashville Business Journal.
His book, “Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence“, offers entrepreneurs and leaders a practical look at impostor syndrome, and explores that inner voice that downplays our own accomplishments while amplifying those of others.
Kris has coached and consulted with hundreds of entrepreneurs, business owners, and their leadership teams. He is a faculty member at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, an advisor and instructor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and has served on the boards of directors of several non-profit organizations.
He is an active member of Cornerstone Nashville, where he serves, teaches, and coaches other leaders. He lives with his wife and three teen aged sons in a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee.
Connect with Kris at www.KrisKelso.com.
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Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on spiritual maturity and finishing well, a critical aspect of life for Christians and Christian coaches. Our guest, Bryan Brown, MCC, a Global Outreach Pastor and experienced executive and leadership coach, will provide insights on how to deepen our understanding of God’s purpose for our lives, how to align our thoughts, actions, and decisions with His will, and ways to increase our intimacy with Christ.
Join us as we explore:
A comprehensive definition of spiritual maturity. The reasons why some Christian leaders struggle to stay the course. The six essential traits of individuals who finish well. The coach-approach to aid clients in their spiritual growth.About Bryan Brown
Bryan Brown, MCC , loves helping leaders embrace their identity and calling, then live and lead as a follower of Christ. Bryan is the Global Outreach pastor at Perimeter church located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. In addition to his role at Perimeter, Bryan enjoys being an executive and leadership coach where he works with leaders and churches around the world in areas of spiritual formation, leadership development, and healthy team dynamics.
Bryan lives in Johns Creek, GA together with Jackie, his wife of 30 years. They have three children and one very energetic golden retriever.
Bryan has a passion and track record for developing leaders so that they can effectively influence others for a lifetime. For more information on Bryan and his private coaching practice visit www.coachingtolead.com.
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As Christian coaches we spend a lot of our time asking genuinely curious, open-ended, and exploratory questions so that our clients can wrestle and discover the answers that only they can find. Yet, most of us are not naturally comfortable sitting in question, but instead, prefer rushing to an answer. Today, Nancy Lopez, PCC, shares her own journey to becoming comfortable in questions.
Tune in to hear:
Why questioning is more than a skill, it’s a mindset. The importance of coaching the person, not the problem. How breathing can help center you in the moment. Ways to deepen your comfort level with questions.About Nancy D. Lopez, PCC
Nancy is a former C-Level executive with a diverse background in Human Resources. She is a Certified Professional Leadership, Life and Career Management Coach and carries the ICF Professional Certified Coach designation (PCC).
Nancy’s demonstrated impact around leadership and career development with corporate professionals has led her to specialize her practice, NDL Leadership, LLC as a professional leadership and career transition coach and consultant. She works with emerging leaders to executive levels and has the reputation as a trusted partner who is approachable and credible. She’s also enjoys teaching and is on faculty with the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. Nancy helps leaders catch their breath so they can navigate with clarity the challenges they face.
A native Floridian and graduate of both Stetson University (BBA) and Penn State University (MSBA), Nancy resides in the Greater Rochester, NY area with her husband, Wayne and their two children, Nathan and Catherine. Nancy has a passion for immersing herself in God’s creation through travel, long walks, bird watching, sunrises, sunsets, good food, great espresso, and savoring moments with her family and friends.
You can learn more about Nancy at www.NDLLeadership.com and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancydlopez/ or contact at [email protected].
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You are a culture-shaper. As a Christian coach, you are uniquely equipped to draw out of others “the Good, the True, and the Beautiful” that God has placed in them.
Join Chris McCluskey as he shares a behind-the-scenes look from his speaking engagement with coaches Greg Leith and Helen Mitchell at the C.S. Lewis Foundation and learn practical ways to influence culture in the 21st century.
Discover how to…Find and fulfill the central purpose of your life so you can influence generations to come
Use direct communication to irrigate the spiritual deserts in our everyday world
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What could be more important in these disturbing and uncertain times than tapping into God’s perspective, His wisdom, His plan, and His provision? Join us as Chris shares his thoughts on why Spiritual Vision is perhaps more important now than ever before in our lifetime.
As you listen, you’ll be reminded of the:
The love and light shining even now as an anchor for your soul. Importance of Spiritual Vision, especially now when our physical vision is limited. Promises of God that transcend uncertain outcomes and loss. -
Raising your standard of professionalism and changing the world requires asking important questions. What does it mean for coaches to keep raising their own standard? What sabotaging mindsets might need to be addressed? What does the future of coaching look like, and what role can you play?
Tune in to this valuable episode with Master Certified Coach, Charles Hooper, and learn more about the valuable contribution your coaching can make.
About Charles Hooper
Charles Hooper, Jr, MCC, is an Atlanta-based Executive Coach and Leadership Development Trainer. He has worked with senior leaders in a variety of industries and organizations domestically and internationally to design and deliver leadership development processes and systems. Charles is especially skilled at accelerating leaders who are HiPo, NuRo, and YoGo (High Potential Leaders, Leaders in New Role, Leaders Developing New Leaders). Clients regularly gain clarity and confidence as they go through the change and transition process in their professional role. In addition to his private practice, Charles trains coaches with two international coaching training companies. He is married and has 6 adult sons.
Learn how to get your complimentary 90-minute strategy session at www.HooperCoaching.com
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As professional coaches, we are called to a world of expansive cultural diversity. In this global and multicultural context, it is more important than ever that we have a deep awareness, consideration, and appreciation of how we are alike and how we are different as humans. Coaches need to be aware of and manage our own biases to serve our clients effectively.
Dive in with today’s guests and:
Grasp the importance of going into each coaching relationship and session with an open mind that’s culturally competent and ready to serve people from all walks of life.
Learn the unforced rhythms of grace that abound when we approach coaching with curiosity so we can become more aware of and honor the variety of cultures in our world.
Experience the value of better understanding various people and setting aside bias to help our clients follow the call of God on their lives.
(#280) Greatest Hits: Raising Your Standard of Professionalism with Charles Hooper, MCCRaising your standard of professionalism and changing the world requires asking important questions. What does it mean for coaches to keep raising their own standard? What sabotaging mindsets might need to be addressed? What does the future of coaching look like, and what role can you play?
Tune in to this valuable episode with Master Certified Coach, Charles Hooper, and learn more about the valuable contribution your coaching can make.
About Charles Hooper
Charles Hooper, Jr, MCC, is an Atlanta-based Executive Coach and Leadership Development Trainer. He has worked with senior leaders in a variety of industries and organizations domestically and internationally to design and deliver leadership development processes and systems. Charles is especially skilled at accelerating leaders who are HiPo, NuRo, and YoGo (High Potential Leaders, Leaders in New Role, Leaders Developing New Leaders). Clients regularly gain clarity and confidence as they go through the change and transition process in their professional role. In addition to his private practice, Charles trains coaches with two international coaching training companies. He is married and has 6 adult sons.
Learn how to get your complimentary 90-minute strategy session at www.HooperCoaching.com.
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Are you a counselor considering a new vocation? Have you wondered what the differences are between coaching and counseling? Then join this lively discussion between three former counselors turned coaches as they compare and contrast these two amazing professions.
What to learn and unlearn when moving from counseling so you can thrive in the coaching world. The role of emotion in the coaching relationship. The 4 levels of development that will help you continue to embrace your identity as a coach.
Listen in to discover:About Andrew Gorter
Dr. Andrew Gorter, PCC is a leadership coach with a passion to help leaders navigate the interpersonal challenges of leadership. He earned a doctorate in family therapy and has over 30 years of experience working helping leaders build trust, elicit true buy-in, and inspire passion for their vision and values.
In addition to his work with leaders, Andrew has developed an internal coach training program for Franklin Covey a large international training corporation, and serves on the faculty of a Professional Christian Coaching Institute, a virtual coach training school where he has opportunity to multiply his influence, promoting high standards of effective credentialed coaching in the marketplace.
Andrew and his wife, Karen, live in Holland, MI, near the beaches of Lake Michigan. They have two married daughters, four grandsons and one granddaughter. He enjoys cycling, watercolor painting, reading and woodworking.
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As professional coaches, we are called to a world of expansive cultural diversity. In this global and multicultural context, it is more important than ever that we have a deep awareness, consideration, and appreciation of how we are alike and how we are different as humans. Coaches need to be aware of and manage our own biases to serve our clients effectively.
Dive in with today’s guests and:
Grasp the importance of going into each coaching relationship and session with an open mind that’s culturally competent and ready to serve people from all walks of life. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace that abound when we approach coaching with curiosity so we can become more aware of and honor the variety of cultures in our world. Experience the value of better understanding various people and setting aside bias to help our clients follow the call of God on their lives. - Mostrar más
