The Coach Approach Ministries Podcast

Podcast Notes Episode 473 It's Not Just Complicated It's Complex w/ Dr. Kevin Krosley Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guest: Dr. Kevin Krosley, CCLC, PhD Date: July 10, 2025 Brian Miller from Coach Approach Ministries talks with Kevin Krosley of Catalyst Leadership about the Complexity-Capacity Gap —a framework for understanding why some leaders or organizations struggle to keep up with the demands of the...

Podcast Notes Episode 472 Distinctions as the Key to Insight Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: July 3, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall dive deep into the concept of distinctions in coaching—the practice of helping clients untangle and clarify similar ideas that are often conflated. They discuss how distinctions can evoke awareness, expand thinking, and lead to more...

Podcast Notes Episode 471 Transforming Culture One Crew at a Time with Tara Carbo Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guests: Tara Carbo Date: June 12, 2025 In this episode, Brian sits down with Tara Carbo—a former blue-collar entrepreneur turned leadership coach—to explore how her unique background shapes her coaching philosophy. Tara shares how her deep roots in the flooring industry evolved into a coaching...

Podcast Notes Episode 4 70 Conversations That Get Clients Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: June 19, 2025 In this episode, Chad and Brian dive deep into the realities of getting coaching clients , debunking the myth that "if you build it, they will come." They explore the importance of having intentional conversations as the primary engine for building a coaching practice. Through...

Podcast Notes Episode 469 Telling Real Stories in a Broken World w/ David Alford and Joseph Stam Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guests: David Alford and Joseph Stam Date: June 12, 2025 In this episode, host Brian Miller speaks with filmmakers David Alford and Joseph Stam about their new film  Searching for the Elephant . The conversation dives into the gritty, neo-western drama centered on a fractured re...

Podcast Notes Episode 468 The Goal Isn't Unbreakable, It's Antifragile Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: June 5, 2025 In this thoughtful episode, Brian and Chad dive deep into the concept of antifragility , a term popularized by Jonathan Haidt (and originally coined by Nassim Nicholas Taleb). They explore what it means to not only endure difficulty but to grow stronger because of i...

Podcast Notes Episode 467 Finding Balance Through the Enneagram, with Marilyn Vancil Host: Brian Miller, Executive Director of CAM Guests: Marilyn Vancil In this insightful conversation, Brian speaks with Marilyn Vancil, a leading Christian voice on the Enneagram and author of  Self to Lose, Self to Find and Beyond the Enneagram . Marilyn shares how she first encountered the Enneagram and how it b...

Podcast Notes Episode 466 Exploring the Principles of Influence with Wes Bryant Host: Brian Miller, Executive Director of CAM Guests: Wes Bryant Brian and Wes meet again, this time exploring Dr. Robert Cialdini's seven principles of ethical influence—Liking, Reciprocity, Social Proof, Unity, Authority, Consistency, and Scarcity. Drawing from years of research and practical coaching experience, the...

Podcast Notes Episode 465 Creating Space for Awareness Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: May 15, 2025 In this episode of the Coach Approach Ministries podcast, Brian Miller and Chad Hall dive deep into the core coaching competency of evoking awareness . They explore how the International Coaching Federation reframed this concept to shift the focus away from simply asking questions...

Podcast Notes Episode 464 The Five Step Ethical Sales Framework for Coaches w/ Wes Bryant Host: Brian Miller, Executive Director of CAM Guests: Wes Bryant In this episode, Wes Bryant—an expert in ethical influence and persuasion—shares his journey from struggling coach to founder of The Commissioned Coach. He breaks down his five-step sales process for coaches who dislike selling, showing how to s...

Podcast Notes Episode 463 Your High Performance Patterns Are What Drive Your Best Work Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: May 1, 2025 In this episode of the Coach Approach Ministries Podcast, Brian Miller and Chad Hall revisit the concept of High Performance Patterns (HPP)—a foundational tool in CAM's coaching philosophy. Originally developed by Dr. Jerry Fletcher, HPPs help individ...

Podcast Notes Episode 462 Coaching as Spiritual Practice Host: Brian Miller, Executive Director of CAM Guests:  Eddie Hammett, MCC and Scott Wagoner, ACC In this episode, Brian speaks with coaches Eddie Hammett and Scott Wagner about their new book, Coaching as Spiritual Practice: Deepening Faith While Deepening Impact . The discussion explores how coaching serves not only as a professional tool b...

Podcast Notes   Episode 461 Influential Phrases Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: April 17, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall discuss the art of sales and the importance of using influential phrases to enhance communication with potential clients. They explore three specific phrases that can help ease the sales process, encourage positive interactions, and create a m...

Podcast Notes   Episode 460 Navigating Complexity: Coaching Physician Leaders with Dr. Richard Allman Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guest: Richard Allman, MD Date: April 10, 2025 In this episode, host Brian Miller interviews Dr. Richard Allman, a board-certified geriatrician and experienced physician leader. They discuss the challenges faced by physicians in leadership roles within academic medical cent...

Podcast Notes   Episode 459 Sale of a Car Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: April 3, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall explore the intricacies of the car-buying process, drawing parallels between car sales and coaching relationships. They discuss the importance of trust, social influence, the balance between task and relationship, and the potential pitfalls of manipu...

Podcast Notes   Episode 458 Generational Differences, with Cayden Miller Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guest: Cayden Miller, PharmD Date: March 27, 2025  In this episode, Brian Miller and his son, Dr. Cayden Miller, explore how different generations—from the Silent Generation and Baby Boomers to Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—have been shaped by key historic events and technological advances. They also e...

Podcast Notes   Episode 457 The Power of Habit Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: March 20, 2025  In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall discuss the principles from Charles Duhigg's  The Power of Habit and how they relate to coaching and personal development. They explore the three components of habit formation—cue, routine, and reward—and their role in behavior change. Through...

Podcast Notes   Episode 456 Doing What Matters, with Teresa McCloy Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guest: Teresa McCloy, Founder of The Realife Process Date: March 13, 2025  In this episode, host Brian Miller talks with Teresa McCloy, founder of The Realife Process, about her coaching framework designed for intentional life management. She shares how personal loss shaped her method and how it evolved into...

Podcast Notes Episode 455 A Flywheel for Getting Clients Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: March 6, 2025 In this episode, Brian and Chad revisit the concept of the flywheel, a powerful metaphor for building sustained business momentum. They explore how consistent, focused effort over time leads to breakthrough success, rather than short-term, haphazard strategies. Also discussed is...

Podcast Notes Episode 454 Coach Accountable Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and John Larson, Founder of Coach Accountable Date: February 27, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller sits down with John Larson, the founder of Coach Accountable , to explore how coaches can bridge the gap between sessions and real client transformation. John shares the story behind Coach Accountable—born from his own struggles wi...

Podcast Notes Episode 453 Adding a Healthy Tension Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: February 20, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall dive into the nuances of crafting effective business proposals. They discuss how to navigate the proposal process, engage decision-makers, and ensure that proposals align with client needs. Whether you're in coaching, consulting, or any...

Podcast Notes Episode 452 Life is Hard - God is Good - Let's Dance Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guest: Brant Hansen Date: February 13, 2025 In this episode, we dive into a conversation about finding real joy in a world that feels increasingly anxious. Brant Hansen (author, advocate, and nationally syndicated radio host) discusses his new book, Life is Hard. God is Good. Let's Dance. , which explores th...

Podcast Notes Episode 451 The Art of Networking Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: February 6, 2025 Networking is essential for growing a coaching practice, yet many people find it uncomfortable or intimidating. In this episode, Brian and Chad break down practical strategies for effective networking, share personal experiences, and discuss how to build genuine connections. Key Highl...

Episode 450 Three Kinds of Coaching Models (Rebroadcast) Hosts: Brian Miller, PCC and Chad Hall, MCC Date: January 30, 2025 Join us as we listen to a previous episode that still holds valuable insight for today - come discover three kinds of coaching models you can start using immediately! Stay Connected: Website: coachapproachministries.org Email: info@coachapproachministries.org LinkedIn: http:/...

Podcast Notes Episode 449 Reconsidering SMART Goals with Kevin Krosley Host: Brian Miller, PCC Guest: Dr. Kevin Krosley, CCLC, PhD Date: January 23, 2025 In this episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries, welcomes Dr. Kevin Crosley to discuss coaching frameworks and critique the limitations of SMART goals in leadership and coaching contexts. The conversation delves int...