Professional Christian Coaching Today

Group coaching creates a powerful and supportive environment where participants can learn from one another, gain new perspectives, and achieve their goals more quickly and effectively than they would be able to on their own. But for the group coaching to have truly lasting impact, the role of a coach is critical.   In this episode, you'll learn: The five pillars of a remarkable group coaching sess...

It's easy to get discouraged when we're faced with challenges or setbacks in our journey. To start to question our abilities or wonder if we're on the right path. In today's episode, you'll be encouraged to hear the story of how a single mom, battling a chronic illness, persevered and became a professional coach.   Tune in to learn lessons for your own journey, such as: How to trust God in the har...

As coaches, we are often focused on helping others, but it is important to remember that we also need to take care of ourselves. In this episode, we will explore the concept of soul care and discuss how it can help Christian coaches avoid burnout and maintain a healthy balance in their personal and professional lives.  Tune in to learn: 11 warning signs that you're headed towards burnout How a dai...

Warning: after you press "play," you'll be transformed. Tune in to hear what is perhaps the most powerful presentation we've ever shared with you, here on Professional Christian Coaching Today. It. Is. Simply. Powerful. Transformational may be an understatement, but it's one of the best words we can think of to truly describe what will happen as you listen to this world-changing, life-poured-out m...

Being where you are is tough when your personal vision is in the midst of turmoil. Can you relate? It's easy to become disoriented, discouraged, and paralyzed. But especially now, we need to be out and engaged. Both in conversations and productive work. With people and organizations facing turmoil. However, in order to be a sharpened tool, equipped with a strong grounding in who you are, you need...

Are you a multi-passionate coach? An entrepreneur who wants to define yourself by just one role? Today, our guest, Coach Michael McGreevy, will share how he has merged multiple paths, from construction to real estate to leadership coaching, into a portfolio career that supports a lifestyle he loves. Listen in to discover: How to create other outlets for income, based on your interests, and carve o...

Whether your questions are intensely practical or deeply philosophical and theological, this Opening the Mailbox episode has answers for you. On the practical side, be sure to catch our best low-cost tips and tricks for getting your Zoom lighting just right.   On the philosophical and theological side, you don't want to miss this helpful explanation of the different roles that coaching, counseling...

Everything we do as coaches, no matter who we serve, is cross-cultural. As the saying goes, we don't see things as they are, we see things as we are . Thus, one of the foundational skills we want to bring into our coaching relationships is the ability to "see" our clients as they really are.   Today our guests, Cindy and Harmon Schmelzenbach help us do that by unpacking: The importance of self-awa...

Transitions are a part of all our lives, but they bring many challenges and questions: "Am I still valuable? What is my role? What are my choices? Where do I belong?" Whether it's marriage, divorce, career change, or retirement, coaches can play a key role in helping others stay curious, look carefully at all aspects of their lives, generate positive possibilities, and transition well.   Today's g...

Connection, we all long for it, and yet it can be hard to find. So, we have good news for you  today. In this special episode, we not only inform and inspire you to make deeper connections  with other Christian coaches, but we also give you a FREE tool to help make that happen. Tune in to hear: • How God has been moving throughout the history of the Christian coaching movement • The shared longing...

The Christian Coaching movement is growing all over the globe, and in  today's episode, we get to hear first-hand accounts of what God is doing in the continent of Africa. Brian and Debi Zaas, Co-Directors of Navigators  Life and Leadership Coaching, Bora Francois from Rwanda, and Levi Ndimubanzi from Uganda shares exciting stories, glowing testimonies, and  tremendous insight from their recent "C...

In a success-driven world focused on outcomes and results, coaching  helps clients live and lead in a different way. In a new book, Lead Like it  Matters to God, Richard Stearns, Former President of World Vision, offers a  roadmap and guide for those who want to live in a more values-focused,  character-driven way.   Tune in to hear some of our key takeaways from this book, including: • Why the st...

Imagine a coaching session when absolutely nothing is wasted, where every word and every moment builds on the next. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could hear a coach responding to the entirety of the client, the entire time? That's just a few of the golden nuggets you'll glean from this recording of a live coaching session with Master Certified Coach Brent O'Bannon and added commentary from Maste...

We all want to do what matters. To go beyond productivity to investing in the people and things that matter most. But that's much easier said than done. In this episode, the author and coach Teresa McCloy transparently shares her personal story of how God helped her move from being  a workaholic to enjoying a whole new way of living.   Tune in to learn: • How to move from rush to rest • The beauty...

Whether you are new to the coaching fi eld or a seasoned professional, you'll glean great wisdom from this interview with Coach Scott   Frickenstein. Drawing from his background as a senior military officer and academic department chair, Scott   shares key insights he's gained on his journey to becoming a leadership coach.   Tune in to learn:   • How God can take the various streams of experience...

Values undergird everything we do as coaches. But like many broad themes, the temptation is to talk about values in a theoretical or philosophical way without understanding how they play out in everyday life. In today's podcast, Chris McCluskey is going to use the Professional Christian Coaching Institute as a case study, so you can put real meat on the bones of this  critical concept.   In this e...

If you want to transform lives through sharing hope, skills, and encouragement so you and others can move from success to significance to legacy, then tune in to hear from  Tom Ziglar, a world-class leader and motivator.   Today, meet a Legacy Coach who:   • Knows the truth of leaving an inheritance to someone and the power of leaving a legacy in someone. • Shows people how to teach and transfer w...

Sound pretentious? It's not an oversell. It's valid. One year after becoming an "adjunctpreneur" one man sought to replace his regular income with coaching income in 365 days. It didn't happen by dabbling about or attempting osmosis. Tune in to hear about Andy Wood's personal journey and glean the insights you need to build your own fully sustainable coaching practice.   You'll hear more about:  ...

Living the coaching lifestyle affords you the freedom, flexibility, and ability to live the life you want to live. Today, we've got 4 seasoned professionals who are eager to share the ins and outs of living out your dream while you build a portable business and serve others through coaching. Together, we'll: • Unpack how you can work from anywhere in the world, at any time of the day, so you can s...

This week we are opening the mailbox to answer these great questions. How is coaching different than discipling? When writing copy for your website, what's the most effective way to describe yourself on the "About Me" page? What are some quick and easy ways to create a high-value free offer that builds your mailing list without taking weeks to write? And lastly, can a coach who has been trained el...

What happens to our brains as we age? The facts are sobering. And while Scripture assures us that we can grow in wisdom as we advance in years, there are also pitfalls to avoid. Tune in today to learn the latest neuroscience findings on brain health, and be sure to take notes as Dr. Charles Stone shares five key ways to keep your brain healthy for decades to come.   About Charles Stone   Charles h...

We are living in uncertain times and walking through uncharted territory. Old solutions no longer fit, and our surefire strategies are failing. In times like these, coaching is needed more than ever before. Coaches are willing to sit with their clients as they ask the big questions. They are comfortable with experimentation, iteration, and adaptation. Coaches embody hope. To equip and encourage yo...

Don't miss this rare opportunity to be a "fly on the wall" during a truly masterful coaching session. For the first time ever, we have secured permission (from both coach and client) to share with you the recording of an actual coaching session that was recently approved by the ICF for the highest designation in our field, Master Certified Coach.   Even better, Cheryl Scanlan, MCC is also joining...

Our world is experiencing massive change, and with that change the need for emotionally intelligent coaches and leaders continues to grow. Based on a poignant example, Kelli Porcaro helps us unpack what emotional intelligence really is, why it is so important, and gives us three simple practices to help each of us increase our EQ. Learn how to: Notice and name your emotions Identify the loudest an...

A great marriage involves teamwork, and a great marriage coach helps couples become a winning team. Tune in today to learn how to work with couples on assessing their current relationship, identifying and acquiring important communication skills, and creating a compelling vision for the road ahead. Learn more about the Pre-Marital and Marriage Coaching class that begins August 17, 2022 here: Pre-M...