The Catholic Coaching Podcast

In spiritual combat, it's hard to fight an enemy that you can't see. Let's turn our focus to what we can see. In this episode, we introduce 5 points of awareness that are essential to engaging and advancing in your Unique Spiritual Battle. Tune in and learn how to gather intel on your spiritual enemy that you can use to go on the offensive! Send us Fan Mail Support the show ________...

Nothing gets people more engaged than the opportunity to do what they do best. Makes sense. St. Catherine of Siena said, "Become who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!" Exploring your Unique Design is an essential step to unlocking your talents, genius, and opportunities for growth, and in this episode we help you explore the 5 points of awareness we help you explore...

Have ever found yourself waiting for God to download his plan for your life? While it's a nice thought, that's typically not how it works. This type of thinking can even become an obstacle to hearing the obvious ways God is revealing our mission and purpose. In this episode, we share 5 practical points of awareness that are essential to mission discernment. How aware are you of these 5 p...

Ever feel overwhelmed by everything in life you want fixed right now? Good news. There's a much easier way. Today, we want to give you a hack to short-circuit the overwhelm of "all the work, growth, goals, and healing" in front of you and ground you in three simple habits that make the journey to heaven peaceful, manageable, and ultimately successful. Send us Fan Mail Support the sh...

We put out a survey recently asking people about their top questions and challenges when it comes to thriving in their unique design, mission, and battle. There were tons of great responses, but the three questions that showed up most were: How do I uncover my unique talents? How do I discern my unique mission? How do I discern the difference between a natural struggle verses a preternatural affli...

Pope St. John Paul II says that the body makes visible what is invisible about the spirit and the divine. This goes for what earthly combat can reveal about the spiritual war raging around us. In this episode, Matt opens up about his time overseas and what modern warfare can teach us about engaging courageously in the spiritual battle. Send us Fan Mail Support the show ____________________ ► Make...

The best lessons in life are free. But when you don't learn from the free lessons, the next ones can cost A LOT more. We had a really expensive lesson this month, and it sent us to the adoration chapel looking for answers. But even amidst the pain and frustration our Blessed Mother was drawing us closer. We know she's got a lot more to teach us, but it's been enough so far to fill u...

You've got an amazing unrepeatable gift to give to the world, and there's only one reason why people say no to it. They don't "think" they want what you're offering. Of course, not everyone is going to want the gift we have to give in the moment we are offering it, but there are ways to maximize the chance of getting the "YES" that you want. In this podcast,...

Talk of Spiritual Warfare often creates sensational images of angels and demons battling it out. But the spiritual combat we face is far less theatrical. It can be so subtle that we often don't realize that we're under attack. In today's podcast, we're exploring how the enemy wages a specific battle against our resources--specifically, our time, talent, finances, and focus. We...

We're all looking for the right answer, the best decision, God's perfect will.  But, how often does this search for perfect certainty lead to doing nothing at all?  When it comes to making decisions the fear of "getting it wrong" can show up in a lot of paralyzing ways. But, at some point we all have to make decisions, so how do we defuse this nagging fear of getting it wrong s...

There is a key in scripture to maximizing your impact. Most of us know the parable of the talents and the sad ending of the servant who buried his master's talents in the sand. Have you ever really considered why that guy got such a harsh rebuke from the master? There is definitely more to this story (which we will explore in this episode), but more importantly, when you look closely, you unc...

When you look at your parish, is it a source of innovation and missionary outreach? Or, is it a resort for CAVE dwellers (people who are Constantly Against Veritably Everything that is new). Is your parish growing? Is it dying? Or is it somewhere in between? On the cusp of a new apostolic age, you might be tempted to toss up your hands, submit to the same old approach of CAVE dwellers, and hope th...

How do you ask your boss for a raise? In this episode, we apply our 3-step process of GLO (Goal, Lessen trigger conditions, Optimize ideal conditions) to stay in that healthy and empowering zone of influence when asking the boss for a raise so it doesn't have to be an awkward conversation. When you know how to influence well, you can enter even the most challenging conversations with peace, c...

In this episode, we're arming parents, grandparents, and any of you who form kids under 18 with a formula for tapping into their unique design that maximizes your influential power.  What if helping our kids make better decisions was as simple as tapping into what uniquely motivates them?  What if it also made us more virtuous and loving in the process? Listen in as we apply the three-step GL...

Standby. We're going to teach you how to be a mega influencer today. Matt was at an event last month presenting on how parents can use better influencing tactics, rather than manipulation, to guide their kiddos to better choices. How about getting your teen or tween to youth group? Seemed like the perfect scenario to demonstrate our new process. In this episode, you're going to get a sim...

Is there anything scarier than the thought of being stuck as a people-pleaser for the rest of your life! People-pleasing seems nice, but it can actually be a subtle manipulation tactic. For phlegmatics, who love to make sure that everyone is happy and harmonious, the temptation to people-please can seem irresistible. In this podcast, we're pulling the mask off of the people-pleaser and taking...

In this episode, we explore how to unlock your inner influencer as a melancholic so you can lead people to a new ideal. Being an influencer as an introvert will typically look a lot different from an extrovert. Nonetheless, melancholics have some unique powers of influence that they can bring to the table. These coaching podcasts can get so honest – Matt even lets his crazy childhood fear slip out...

Join us in learning how Sanguine Catholic Leaders Embody Influence! Everyone wants to be liked, but when does it become an obstacle to leading virtuously For you people-loving choleric sanguines out there, you can have a strong drive to influence others by managing their perception of you. This can be exhausting, leaving you feeling unseen and unheard. Don’t miss this episode if you want to learn...

Join us in this episode: How Choleric Catholic Leaders Embody Influence! As the example Choleric for this episode, a tough Marine shares his heart. We want you to be people of influence so you can go out and make those visions that God has placed on your heart real. But when we manipulate, it has the opposite effect. Learn what’s going on interiorly to make sure you are coming at leadership from a...

Join us in this episode about embodying the skills we’re learning. As Catholic leaders, we know all about influence. But how do we embody it? We’ll talk about the distinction between influence and manipulation, and how to enhance relationships and the trust and rapport on your team and move the mission forward. Go watch us on YouTube and click this subscribe button. Send us Fan Mail Support the sh...

In this episode, we're shining a spotlight on how this specific temperament, the Phlegmatic Catholic Leader, can embody ownership! We'll discuss the importance of self-awareness in leadership and how it can make or break your effectiveness as a leader. We'll explore the specific hidden tendencies of Phlegmatic leaders and how these traits can either hinder or enhance their ability t...

Join us as we explore how Melancholic leaders uniquely embody the principle of ownership, particularly within the context of Catholic leadership. Melancholics are great listeners and enjoy intentional silence, so they need time, space, and pauses to best act in ownership. Tune in to this episode as Erin coaches Matt… about Erin! Be prepared to hear the wild ramblings of a melancholic mind tripping...

In this episode, we explore how the Sanguine temperament can master the leadership principle of Ownership, as well as the common triggers that send them into panic. Watch a Choleric coach a Sanguine in real time as you learn a lot about yourself through the process! To be a good leader, you need to own your thoughts, your unique design, and what is in your locus of control. We want to help you bec...

Join us as we explore how Choleric leaders uniquely embody the principle of ownership, particularly within the context of Catholic leadership. Choleric leaders recognize the significance of choosing their thoughts intentionally. By taking ownership of their thought patterns, they avoid the trap of blaming others for their feelings. Remember, ownership starts within – choose your thoughts, beliefs,...

Welcome back to our series “Becoming an Embodied Catholic Leader.” In this episode, we’re exploring our favorite principle: Ownership. We all want to influence, but first things first. Ownership is essential to the effective execution of the vision the Lord put on your heart. You actually create trust and build credibility when you stop blaming others and take honest ownership over what’s in your...