Professional Christian Coaching Today

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 guest, Michael Pfau, shares important insights about:  The kinds of transitions that cause people to look for a coach The role of the brain in transitioning well • How to grow a client’s awareness of their internal state Ways to embrace positive perspectives About Michael Pfau   Michael Pfau is Founder and President of Crossways Life Coaching, LLC. Michael is an author, speaker, coach, mentor and trainer. He holds a Master’s degree in Education and has over 4,200 hours of coaching business and individual clients. Michael partners with Christians in mid-life around career development, performance and transitions. He

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 we all have to connect more deeply with one another • A practical and free tool that will help you initiate and grow your relationships Get Your FREE Christian Coach Directory Listing: https://www.findachristiancoach.com/

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 “Coach Camp Africa.” Listen in to learn: • Key drivers that led Navigators Life and Leadership Coaching to  expand to 36 different countries • The developing coaching culture among the African leaders • Personal stories of how the Holy Spirit is at work in Africa • Insights we can learn from Africans and their commitment to coaching   Connect with our guests at: www.Navigators.org/coaching.   About Brian Zaas Brian Zaas, MA, PCC, CPLC, has the privilege of serving as Co-Director,  Navigators Life and Leadership Coaching as part of their Train, Develop,  and Care organization, serving alongside his wife, Debi. They are

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 starting point for all leadership is surrender • How trusting God allows us to flourish when times are tough • The importance of apology and forgiveness in promoting organizational     health • The reason that excellence is important, but perfection is not   You can learn more about this book at https://www.ivpress.com/lead-like-it-matters-to-god. Kevin Jackson can be found at: www.todayforyourtomorrow.com    

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 Master Certified Coach, Cheryl Scanlan.   Listen to learn: How to have a truly client-centered conversation When to introduce a new concept for added perspective The importance of creating new awareness and connecting the dots to forward the client’s movement How using a simple question to expand the reward of the hard work the client has done   About Brent O’Bannon, MCC Brent O’Bannon is a PCC and the first GALLUP-Certified Strengths Coach in the world. He coaches and champions leaders, entrepreneurs, and multi-million dollar companies to grow stronger, work smarter, and live richer with their strengths. Brent teaches t

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 in slowing down and savoring the life God has given you • Ways a modern-day Rule of Life can set you up for daily success • Coaching tools and techniques to help your clients focus on what’s most important to them   About Teresa McCloy Teresa McCloy is as ACC Certified Coach with the ICF and a Certified Spiritual Director. She is the creator and founder of the REALIFE Process®, a faith-focused business that helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants develop and diversify their business by providing certification and training using the signature content of the REALIFE Process® as well as coaching and community to

Whether you are new to the coaching field 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 in our lives and use them in our coaching • Ways to shift from telling and teaching to asking and coaching • Why good coaching starts with noticing • The importance of growing your skilling and sharpening your trust in the coaching process   About Scott   Scott served as an Air Force officer for over 25 years and was privileged to lead thousands of Airmen. He launched Leading by Design in 2017 to help pastors and other Christian leaders understand God’s design for leading and His unique personal design for each leader. Thru this ministry, Scott coaches individuals, couples, and teams, and he leads retreats and seminars on

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 episode, you’ll get a backhand-the-scenes to peek at: • How key values are identified and chosen • The importance of weaving core values into every area of life and business • Operationalizing values on a daily basis • Getting and keeping the buy-in of the entire team

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 wisdom, so others can make decisions for themselves that ripple into eternity. • Lives for the value of significance, not just temporary success. • Shares openly about how you can become a person who bears fruit, which  creates a legacy worth leaving   About Tom Ziglar Tom Ziglar has had the rare privilege of spending his entire life surrounded by world-class leaders, innovators, and motivators. Family dinner included the presence of the  world’s TOP motivator, his father, Zig Ziglar.   “You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want.”   Tom speaks around the wor

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:   • How to get specific and bold about your goals so you can make the shift from skill development to business-building. • How having a “bias for action” helps you answer the question, “What 3 things do I need for my coaching business to succeed?”  • How to make a difference in someone else’s life by being an instrument of growth and transformation.  • How to take the mystery out of networking and zone in on value-added relationships, with no hook attached.   About Andy Wood   You won’t find MADISEL in the dictionary… yet. But hang out with Andy Wood for any length of time and you’ll hear about it. MADISEL is an acrony

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 spend more time with those you love most. • Discover how to earn a living from your home so you’re not just making a living financially but making a living relationally and experientially as well.  • Why coaching doesn’t have to fit into your lifestyle because you can fit your lifestyle into coaching and engage in your personal, practical everyday life, more often!

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 elsewhere still take classes at PCCI?   Tune in to learn all the information you need to keep raising the standard of coaching and changing the world.  

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 has been a pastor for forty years in the US and Canada. He has authored seven books, and his writing has appeared over 300 times on leading Christian leadership websites. His passion is neuroministry, intersecting Biblical truth with neuroscience. He has earned four degrees and is currently completing his PhD.   Charles has been married forty-one years to his wife Sherryl, and they have three adult children and four grandchildren. He is a certified coach through International Coaching Federation, ACC designation. His current book is If Jesus Gave a TED Talk: 8 neuroscience principles the Master Teacher used to persuad

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 you in the important work you do, we are offering a FREE virtual summit: Professional Christian Coaching: Right People. Right Places. Right Time. Just a few of the things you’ll learn are: Key industries where coaching is being used Specific niches that are meeting specialized needs Why now is the perfect time to use your coaching skills Save your spot at: www.ProfessionalChristianCoaching.com/summit     About Jordan Mercedes, MCC, Dean of Community Life Jordan Mercedes is an Executive Coach, coach educator, and mentor. Her clients call her a “fire starter” for the way she helps them recognize and conne

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 us in this episode to give you a behind-the-scenes commentary unpacking some of the skills, techniques, and qualities that Coach Todd Kemp used to make this session truly powerful.     About Todd Kemp   Todd coaches leaders and teams who need to adapt to new realities, reimagine how they create value, and grow their leadership capacities – so that they, their noble missions, and families can flourish. He also serves as a coach for a Convene peer advisory group of Christian CEOs and business owners in the Denver, Colorado area. He helps these leaders to integrate their faith and leadership to build healthy companies a

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 and the brightest emotions Watch out for the emotional escalator Pause to choose the best course of action About Kelli Porcaro Kelli brings 30 years of Organizational Development experience to her work as a Consultant and Coach. She works in a wide range of industries partnering with organizations to develop leaders, navigate change, and unlock infinite possibility. Using a combination of assessment, training, and coaching, Kelli works to equip her clients to reach their professional and personal goals.  Kelli is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF), a Maste

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-Marital and Marriage Coaching. About Rudy and Wilmer Graham Rudy Graham is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and Managing Partner of Fruitful Journey Coaching. He brings over 38 years of experience as a Corporate Sales Professional in the technology industry. He coaches and trains individuals and teams pursuing performance growth in government and commercial organizations. Wilmer holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and she is a Certified Public Accountant. She earned credentials in Executive Leadership and is a Senior Excellence in Government leader. Rudy

Internal coaching is growing, and it’s helping companies and ministries build strong leaders and loyal employees. Research shows that coaching increases workplace engagement, improves performance, retains talent, and so much more. In today’s episode, Emily Eichstadt, PCC shares how she became an internal coach and some key things she’s learned.   Tune in to hear: How Emily became an internal coach Basic systems she set up for success Creating coaching agreements to ensure confidentiality Getting employee buy-in so that clients are eager to come   About Emily Eichstadt Emily Eichstadt is a Professional Certified Coach who loves people and is energized when she sees individuals, organizations, and communities thriving. She serves on staff at PCCI, is an internal coach, and has a successful private coaching practice. On a personal note, Emily has been married to her college sweetheart, Chad, for 24 years, and they are raising two teenage daughters. Get Emily’s “Welcome to Coaching” email or connect wit

Imagine how excited your clients would be if you helped them add an extra eight hours of productivity to each month. What if your clients also experienced a greater quality of life and exponentially improved their employee’s engagement? These are the kinds of proven results people get when they know and use their strengths.   Join us today to learn: The four domains of strengths-based leadership and teamwork The four needs of followers and how knowing this will help you be a better leader Practical team building exercises  Biblical examples of strengths-based leadership Learn more about the Strengths Based Coaching Class here: https://professionalchristiancoaching.com/strengths-based-coaching/ About Brent O’Bannon   Brent struggled to find the right career fit, but finally landed on his feet as a human potential expert facilitating Workplace Training & Executive Coaching for leaders, teams, & organizations over two decades with his company Strengths Champion Solutions.   Brent is an ICF

If you’re getting tired of always looking for your next client, you’ll be delighted to learn that your best new client is the one you already have. In today’s episode, you’ll hear five key reasons why the fastest, easiest, and most profitable way to grow your coaching practice is through repeat business. Tune in to learn why returning clients: Spend more money Are easier to reengage Cost less to acquire Promote your business for you Increase profitability See all the statistics cited today and more at: https://www.constantcontact.com/blog/repeat-customers. About Nathan Kreger Nathan Kreger currently lives in the Indianapolis area where most people think he's in the Central time zone but is really on Eastern time. He originally grew up in Michigan, and moved down to the Indy area in 2010, so he's not a native Hoosier, doesn’t care about the Colts, and misses the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings. However, he does NOT miss telling people where he lives by pointing to a spot on his hand. Nathan is married