The Coach Approach Ministries Podcast

In this podcast, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries, interviews Jay Dickerson, a seasoned missionary based in Costa Rica, who specializes in coaching other missionaries. Jay discusses his experience of helping new missionaries adjust to their host culture, overcome culture shock, and thrive in their new environment. He emphasizes the importance of approaching coaching wi...

On this episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries (CAM), and Chad Hall remember the influential figure, Pastor Tim Keller. They express deep admiration for his preaching style, clarity, and academic yet accessible writing. Despite theological differences, they appreciate Tim Keller's humility, respect for others, and his dedication to being a local church pastor. They...

In this episode of the CAM Podcast, Brian Miller, the executive director of Coach Approach Ministries (CAM), is joined by Allie Kennedy, a guest from the Philippines. They discuss Allie's recent experience taking the new credentialing exam with the International Coach Federation (ICF). Allie shares her insights and challenges, including the strict proctoring process, where she couldn't move for th...

Get ready to dive into an insightful conversation with Brian and Kevin Krosley as they unpack the world of process coaching and share three powerful improvement questions: What are we trying to accomplish? How will we know that a change is an improvement? What are the changes we can make that will lead to improvement? Once these questions are answered, the next crucial step is to put changes to th...

In this episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries, welcomes John Opalewski, a well-known figure in the coaching and training world for pastors, and founder of Converge Coaching. John explains that his company was founded with a focus on supporting pastors in leading better, longer, and more enjoyable lives. Burnout among pastors is currently a prevalent issue, and John...

In this week's episode, Brian Miller, the Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries (CAM), is joined by Chad Hall, the President of CAM and father of three children. They discuss how they are wired differently from their children and explore the concept of generational differences in wiring. Chad reflects on the similarities and differences he sees between himself and each of his children. T...

In this rebroadcast episode, Brian Miller, Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries (CAM), interviews Brian Tracy, Lead Pastor of Evangel Assembly. They discuss the use of a coach approach to leadership in the church. Brian Tracy shares how he got into coaching, aiming to develop leadership in his staff and high-capacity volunteers. They emphasize the distinction between coaching and a coac...

In this episode of the Coach Approach podcast, Brian Miller talks with Scott Eblin as they explore how coaches can differentiate themselves in a crowded market. Scott emphasizes the importance of finding a distinct voice and style, leveraging unique strengths and skills, and tapping into personal experiences and passions. Scott discusses strategies such as defining a target market, continuous lear...

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Coach Approach podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of a single question that has the ability to unfreeze your client and propel them forward. Join Brian and Chad as they share their personal experiences and strategies for using this question to unlock breakthroughs. Get ready to discover the profound impact of thi...

In this podcast episode  Brian Miller, the Executive Director of Coach Approach Ministries (CAM), chats with Brandon Kelly, the Co-Director of 5Q. They discuss the APEST assessment, which is based on the five callings mentioned in Ephesians 4: apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers. This assessment helps individuals and organizations raise their level of intelligence in these are...

On today's episode of the Coach Approach Ministries Podcast, join Chad and Brian as they dive into a content-rich live coaching demonstration that will leave you inspired and motivated. You will get to witness coaching in action as we uncover powerful insights, strategies, and breakthroughs that can help you unleash your own untapped potential. This is a podcast episode you won't want to miss!   F...

Brian is joined by Janice Fitzgerald, PCC Coach, Certified Mentor Coach, and CAM Mentor Coach to talk about getting through the PCC application process. They discuss these questions to help you make your best coaching recording. How long should my recording be? Who should be my client? Do my recordings need to be perfect? What makes a good recording? Don't forget to get your free coach evaluation...

In this episode, Brian and Chad continue their conversation about presence and how your presence attracts clients.   In Donald Miller's 'Building a Storybrand' he warns us we are not the hero of the story, we are the guide who comes alongside the hero. The guide must be credible. How can you be a credible guide?   You must be other-centered but still show up Add value to what you care about Show t...

Brian Miller is joined by Todd Wermer, President of Tin Man Ministries. Helping people get back to who God created them to be so they can go do what God has called them to do is the mission of Tin Man Ministries. How do they do that? By caring for people's hearts.    The 3 keys to a healthy heart are: 1. Feel your feelings 2. Find a safe place with safe people, to tell the truth about those feelin...

In this episode, Brian Miller and Chad Hall talk about presence and how unbelievably valuable a coaching presence can be.   Chad shares his Presence Matrix along with two questions that help unlock where you are on the matrix.  

Brian is joined by Brady Ross, author, and new Oklahoma/Arkansas ICF president to talk about coaching niches and how to market yourself. How do you narrow down your niche? What are you passionate about? Building connections and creating content that helps people. Know who your ideal client is AND who your ideal client is not. How are you marketing yourself? Wrote an ebook:  Seven Steps to Dominate...

Brian and Chad talk about Patrick Lencioni's book "The Ideal Team Player." What are the three most important core values of a team member? Humble - Put the team before self. Hungry - A drive and a desire for more responsibility. Smart - People smarts or emotional quotient.

Ep. 356 - Leading in a Time of Impermanence   Brian is joined by the President of Winebrenner Theological Seminary, Dr. Brent Sleasman to discuss the changing nature of wisdom in relation to organizational leaders.   Brent paraphrases Proverbs 13:20 for us, "If we want to be wise, we need to walk with people who are wise." What are the characteristics of the kind of people we should walk with? Tru...

Brian and Chad talk about  "Crucial Conversations" by Kerry Patterson. Brian is using several important tools from this book with many of his clients.  The Fool's Choice You can be kind and candid. What is the problem? CPR (content, pattern, relationship)

The High Performance Pattern (HPP) assessment was created by Dr. Jerry Fletcher, a professor at Harvard. Since his death, the HPP has been championed by Coach Approach Ministries. The HPP honors the fact that everyone can perform at a high level, but the way they get to that level is unique to them. Everyone who has been introduced to this assessment has found it to be profoundly impactful. Brian...

Brian is joined by David Dixon, Executive Director at Eastern PA District of the Christian Missionary Alliance. David's main job is to provide performance management to the staff. Performance Management (Planning and Development) Developing -- Team members in their gifting, and for their roles Planning -- Goal Oriented in specific areas of their role The future of church performance management is...

Brian and Chad answer the question, "How do you educate your niche?" Put value in front of them. Speak clearly to your niche; they need to know you are talking to them. Examples of Educating your niche Podcast Pro-bono coaching Free Workshops (top quality) Write an eBook

Brian and Angie discuss Mike Glenn's open letter to the pastor who follows him. In the letter, Mike addresses five areas of ministry the next pastor of the church will have to navigate. The last one is Trauma is the new reality. Excerpt Mike Glenn's Letter: For the Pastor Who Follows Me Trauma is the new reality. For years we've been discussing the breakdown of the nuclear family without fully und...

Brian and Chad talk expectations. Coaching is a relationship that functions better when the expectations are clear and explicit. Set clear expectations and then reset those expectations as you go. Chad's Five Expectations: Expect to focus Expect to be asked discovery questions Expect to work Expect to be uncomfortable Expect to change www.coachapproachministries.org  

Brian is joined by Kelly Whelan who publishes Christian Coaching Magazine and is the founder of Bellum Leaders , a collaborative of coaches, trainers & consultants offering leader and team development.  Kelly and Brian talk about Christian Coaching Magazine, coaching leaders, and how you get your first clients.