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Joining us in our "How I Became a Coach" series is Dale Young, PCC, who comes from a diverse background in IT work, corporate management, and co-founding a tech company. However, despite his success, Dale still felt like he had a "job" instead of a career he loved. This awareness was the first step in Dale's journey towards becoming a professional coach. Though the transition into coaching wasn't always smooth, Dale persevered through health problems, financial difficulties, and an unwanted divorce. Today, Dale is thrilled to have found the career he loves.  Tune in to this candid conversation as Dale shares his experiences and insights, offering you encouragement, wisdom, and godly inspiration.  About Dale Young Dale is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, WeAlign Executive Coach, Gallup Strengths Coach, and helps Christian entrepreneurs and business owners find and follow their calling. He uses the CliftonStrengths assessment and his own Calling Framework to help them Tame their Chaos, Focus their Clarity,

As coaches, it's easy to get caught up in helping others and neglect our own spiritual health. However, we cannot pour into others from an empty cup. To be effective coaches, we must prioritize our own soul care and cultivate a deep connection with God.   In this second episode of our “Soul Care for Coaches” series, we focus on “seasons of serving.” Just as a vinedresser carefully tends to the grapevines, God lovingly tends to us in different ways during different seasons.  Tune in as we explore the value of looking at our work and ministry lives from a “seasonal” perspective and the ways we can best cooperate with God during each vital season.   Learn more about the upcoming Soul Flourishing Group at www.SoulFlourishing.com.

Today, we are unpacking ICF Competency #7: Evokes Awareness. When we show up in coach mode, our primary purpose is to enable a client to draw forth things that are already in them, evoking awareness of the things God has already placed within them. Each part of this new competency will help you be a better coach when applied to your practice. Listen in to learn: The full definition of ICF Competency #7 and how you can use related tools to facilitate client insight and learning. How to make a smooth transition from the “being” part of coaching to the “doing” piece so you can get to the core of coaching. Strategies that will help you show up in a curious manner that calls forth things your clients may have forgotten or perhaps were never aware of before. Bring a coach approach to your questions and style of communication so that each session is impactful for your clients.   About Erica Vinson Erica Vinson, M.S.Ed., is the Dean of Academics for Professional Christian Coaching Institute. She serves as a

Everyone, everywhere, gets stuck sometimes, and getting unstuck is one of our client’s most frequent requests. In today’s podcast, our guest Kim Anderson shares tremendous insights on the most common lies our clients tell themselves, the hidden mindsets that trip them up, and best of all, how to deal with the underlying causes at the root of each one.  Tune in to learn how to help your clients move past:  Perfectionism  Comparison  People-pleasing  Negative self-talk  Boundaries, and more  About Kim Anderson  Kim Anderson is a board-certified licensed therapist, certified life coach, speaker and team builder. She is also co-host of the iTunes Podcast Coming Unglued, which provides skills and tools for women to become unstuck and live free. Kim works with clients, helping them overcome limiting beliefs that keep them stuck, or worse, anxious, depressed and hopeless. She also leads retreats and corporate team-building events that help individuals and teams identify the best ways to w

Have you ever wished you had a map to guide you through a coaching conversation? A one-sheet snapshot capturing the delicate coaching dance that leads to such powerful results? Now you do! The Professional Christian Coaching Institute has developed a visual schematic of the coaching process, and today we are going to share it with you. Tune in to: Explore the map that helps coaches navigate all of the ICF’s 8 Core Competencies. Learn the 3 specific phases that help clients and coaches close the gaps. Understand more about the collaborative process that helps clients get clear, make progress, and commit to effective action. Download and print The Coaching Process at: www.ProfessionalChristianCoaching.com/process About Gary Wood Gary Wood, PCC, CMCC, BCC has decades of experience and expertise in business, non-profit and ministry environments. Over that time he has played a respected role in training, developing and building into the lives of hundreds of leaders who make significant contributions worldw

Welcome to "Opening the Mailbox," where we'll be answering four insightful questions from our listeners. From ethical dilemmas to incorporating art into coaching, we're excited to share our thoughts on a range of topics.   Question 1: Is it ethical to coach friends or family members, and how can you structure that in a way that honors both relationships?   As a coach, you may find yourself wanting to help those closest to you. We'll discuss the ethical considerations of coaching friends and family, and provide tips on how to maintain healthy boundaries while still providing support.   Question 2: How can art be incorporated into coaching?   Art can be a powerful tool in coaching sessions, allowing clients to explore their emotions and express themselves in new ways. We'll discuss different ways to incorporate art into your coaching practice and share some examples of how it can be effective.   Question 3: Would Professional Christian Coach training be of benefit even if you don’t plan to coach full-time?   Ev

Discover how Focus on the Family's Counseling Services Department aligned their vision with the parent organization's goals while carving out their unique purpose. Geremy Keeton, the Counseling Services Senior Director, walks us through the process of crafting values, vision, and purpose statements for their department.  In this episode, you'll learn:   How to articulate your core values as a team When to lead from the front and when to empower others as a team leader The power of letting the Holy Spirit guide your process How cultivating values, vision, and purpose statements can prevent mission-drift in your organization.   Join us to gain insights on creating powerful statements that can inspire and motivate your team, while also aligning with your organization's mission and goals.   About Geremy Keeton Geremy Keeton is the senior director of the counseling services department of Focus on the Family and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He leads Focus’ team of mental health clinicians and pastora

Are you eager to reduce stress, increase productivity, improve focus, and enhance your creativity? Join us to learn how personal order can set you and your clients up for future success.   Don’t miss: Practical tips and insights on how to develop and maintain personal order  The latest neuroscience research on the benefits of ordering your life Ways to coach your clients in this area without giving them advice Our free tool that will equip you to coach your clients around aligning their lives with their deepest values   Get your FREE copy of the “Align Your Life: A Quick Check-up with God” inventory here: www.professionalchristiancoaching.com/bundle Sign up for the FREE Refresh & Renew Virtual Mini-Retreat here: www.KimAveryCoaching.com/retreat  

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

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

Whether you are a leader or a leadership coach, this episode has something for you. Join us as Pamela Mertz, PCC , transparently shares how God led her into this field and some of the key lessons she has learned. Tune in to hear: Why listening is the language of love The difference between listening and hearing A level of listening that only Christians can bring How powerful questions come from powerful listening About Pamela Mertz, PCC Pamela Mertz, CPLC, PCC is the President and Founder of BluePrint Life Coaching, LLC. She brings over 35 years of experience as a business owner and strategist in the high-tech electronics industry and earned her coach certification during her transition into the coaching field. She is trained by PCCI and Dartmouth Institute Microsystems Academy as a certified Quality Improvement Coach for healthcare and is also a certified Strengths Finders Coach. Pamela is an active member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Christian Coaching Network (CCN) and sits on the Bo

Team coaching is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in our profession and an area that the ICF is now offering advanced certification in. Why? Team coaching helps teams establish an inspiring vision, align around a common purpose, create healthy relationships, reach their goals, and so much more. Our guest today, Helen Mitchell, helps answer such important questions as: How does team coaching differ from coaching an individual or group? What are some of the challenges or complexities in coaching and working with a team? What role does the team leader play in this type of coaching, and what happens when the leader seems to be a part of the problem? Why do organizations hire coaches to work with their teams? About Helen M. Mitchell    Helen Mitchell started her business career with AT&T becoming an Area Vice President at the age of 30 with Lucent Technologies. Known for turning around organizations, she was promoted six times in eight years. As a licensed pastor, she was the architect and visionary of

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 session How to keep the focus on the client’s agenda Ways to build trust in a group of unrelated people The one essential ingredient the coach should bring even before the session begins   About Jordan Mercedes:   Jordan Mercedes is the founder of Jordan Mercedes, LLC Coach Training for Mission Inspired Coaches & Leaders and the Dean of Community Life at PCCI. She knows that every leader has a vision, sometimes they need a little help & support to get there! Jordan believes the power and impact of coaching can change a company, a city or even a nation. She enjoys helping leaders and coaches use coaching skills

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 hard decisions Using multiple sources of income to ease your transition Why hiring your own coach provides clarity Ways that ICF approved training can set you up for success About Linda Hedberg   As a life and leadership coach, Linda Hedberg helps those asking “What’s next for me?” discover and activate greater purposes in their lives. She is a coach, writer and speaker with an unwavering belief that we are all created for greater purposes and she wants to see those purposes activated in everyone!   In addition to working with coaching clients, Linda is a coach educator to life and leadership coaches, on faculty wit

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 daily “soul care” check-up can make a big difference A simple practice to help you feel closer to God Get your FREE copy of Practice the Presence of God: 50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day here: www.kimaverycoaching.com/presence

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 message. There’s no introduction that could even begin to describe what you’re about to hear. And your takeaways will truly be your own… what God whispers into your spirit as you sit at His feet. About Cindy Schmelzenbach Cindy Schmelzenbach is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a Professional Certified Life and Leadership Coach through PCCI, a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a Conversational Intelligence® Enhanced Practitioner. She also has a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling and serves on faculty at PCCI. Cindy and Harmon, her husband of 38 years, believe in fully engaging life, wherever God invites

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 a clear vision. Be here: Examine your personal vision (who you are, where you are, where the Lord might move you next) so you can bring your whole self to what you do. Establish a fresh, personal vision for the coming season so you can move from the here and now into your promised future. Envision having peace with where you are so you can find purpose and live out a vision that inspires others.   About Sackeena Gordon-Jones, PhD, MCC Sackeena Gordon-Jones is an executive and leadership coach, speaker, trainer and organization development consultant residing in Raleigh, NC. She works with leaders who want to realiz

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 out more space to make memories with your friends and family. Ways to overcome self-doubt and have fun exploring things you’re great at and that you really like to do. A vision for diversifying in authentic ways so you can discover the overall freedom & flexibility you want.   About Michael McGreevy Michael McGreevy is a full-time coach who helps growth-minded owners and executives discover the clarity and confidence they need to become remarkable leaders. He also serves leaders and teams through group trainings, workshops and masterminds. Michael has intentionally built his business in a way that provides a sig

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, and therapy play around issues of sexual health, sexual addiction recovery, and more.   Interested in digging deeper? Here are some recommended books on Sexual Health for Christians:   When Two Become One: Enhancing Sexual Intimacy in Marriage by Christopher & Rachel McCluskey https://www.amazon.com/When-Two-Become-One-Enhancing/dp/0800731158/   A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God’s Gift of Sexuality by Douglas Rosenau (includes a chapter by Christopher & Rachel McCluskey on Sex During the Child-Rearing Years) (Doug Rosenau was a co-founder with Chris McCluskey of the Institute for Sexual Wholene

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-awareness Curiosity and the key role it plays Why our differences are a cause for celebration How neuroscience helps us understand bias Ways to grow in cultural competency     About Cindy and Harmon Schmelzenbach   Cindy Schmelzenbach is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a Professional Certified Life and Leadership Coach through PCCI, a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a Conversational Intelligence® Enhanced Practitioner. She also has a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling and serves on faculty at PCCI as well as having her own coaching business.   Harmon was born and raised in Africa to a third-generatio