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 part of the PCCI Core Leadership Team and oversees Class Implementation, as well as working in tandem with the Provost to oversight Curricula and Credentialing. Erica serves as the main contact and support to the PCCI Faculty.

Erica is a CPLC and ACC Credentialed Coach, founder of Fear < less Living™, and the Director of the REALIFE Facilitator Network. She is a certified ©iEnneagram Motions of the Soul Practitioner and has a certificate in Spiritual Transformation through the Transforming Center.

Erica served several years as an Elementary Education teacher in a public school system and also in full time ministry as a Family Minster and Creative Arts/Communication Minister. As a Life Coach, Erica uses the tool of the Enneagram to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. With her teacher’s heart, she loves serving educators to expand their impact as they serve on teams, empower their students, and partner with parents. Erica also has a passion to see folks courageously face their fears and move forward in greater freedom through “fear < less” living!

She lives in South Central Illinois and loves playing golf, waterskiing, traveling, spending time with friends and family and is especially fond of being an Auntie to her nieces and nephew.

You can connect with Erica at www.EricaVinson.com, where you can find her free gift called “Evoking Awareness through the Three Centers of Intelligence.”

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 worldwide.

Since 1998, through his professional coaching firm, G.E. Wood & Associates, Gary has worked with an international clientele of executives, leaders and professionals across a broad range of personal, professional and organizational concerns.

He is frequently retained to help individuals deal with burnout and by corporate, government, small business, nonprofit and ministry leaders to get clarity and find solutions to problems that are impacting progress on causes, projects and programs of importance.

Gary was the past President and Director of Christian Coaches Network International, a support and credentialing organization for professional Christian coaches, many of whom were trained at PCCI.

Gary is a designated Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation, a Board Certified Coach through the Center for Credentialing and Education, and a Certified Master Christian Coach through Christian Coaches Network.

Connect with Gary and get your free copy of Balance Not Burnout at www.gewood.com.

About Andrew Gorter

Andrew Gorter, D.Min., PCC is the owner of Plus One Coaching, LLC and has more than 25 years experience working with people to help them clarify what’s next for themselves and to take action to fulfill their calling and achieve their goals.

He is a trained and licensed as a Marriage and Family therapist and has practiced family therapy through a non-profit counseling practice he established in 2002. He is an expert in healthy interpersonal communication, and since establishing Plus One Coaching, LLC he has brought together his passion for coaching and his expertise in family therapy to establish a niche coaching family business leaders.

Throughout his career Andrew has endeavored to lead and serve people and organizations as they face necessary challenges to move forward and to do that in healthy creative ways. From his early career in pastoral ministry to his development of a non-profit counseling ministry and, most recently, Plus One Coaching, Andrew has gained a wealth of experience joining with people to solve problems.

Andrew and his wife, Karen, live in Holland, MI, near the beaches of Lake Michigan. They have two married daughters and three grandsons. He enjoys hiking, watercolor painting, reading and woodworking. He and Karen love just hanging out, especially in beach chairs with their toes in the sand.

Connect with Andrew and pick up your copy of Reflections for Coaches www.plusonecoaching.com.

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?

Even if you're not planning on becoming a full-time coach, pursuing Professional Christian Coach training can still be beneficial. We'll discuss the advantages of this training and how it can enhance your personal and professional growth.

Question 4: What are some ways to take a business trip in a vacation-type location?

Taking a business trip in a beautiful location may seem like a dream, but there are important considerations to keep in mind. We'll share tips and tricks for small business owners to make the most of their business trips while still enjoying the location.