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Professional Christian Coaching Today

Welcome to Professional Christian Coaching Today with Chris McCluskey and Kim Avery, a weekly podcast dedicated to informing, inspiring, and equipping Christians in the art and science of professional-grade Christian coaching. Along with cutting-edge content, you'll hear great interviews with guests such as Dan Miller, Michael Hyatt, Dr. Gary Collins, Kary Oberbrunner, Dr. Marilee Adams, Dr. Richard Swenson, C.J. Hayden and more. Our goal is to raise the standard in coaching and change the world.
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Oct 8, 2024

Success that leaves you drained and burned out isn’t really success at all. In today’s conversation, we explore what it means to pursue sustainable success—success that doesn’t sacrifice your soul on the altar of achievement. We’ll unpack:

The Pitfalls of Hustle Culture: Why chasing bigger, faster, and more can lead to diminishing returns in both business and life.
Biblical Principles for Lasting Impact: How Jesus’ rhythms of work and rest can transform your approach to coaching and business.
Practical Strategies for Coaches: Tips and tools for making each day and each season align with God’s pace and purpose.

Discover how to cultivate a life and business that flourish, not just for a season, but for the long haul.

Pace of Grace Community: You can learn more about The Pace of Grace Community here: www.PaceOfGrace.com/community

Sep 10, 2024

Understanding and living out God’s calling is one of the most significant pursuits in our Christian walk. While it's easy to grasp the concept of calling, translating it into our daily lives can often be challenging. But knowing our purpose and calling keeps us aligned with God's design, inspires others, and brings clarity and intentionality to our every action.


Listen in to reflect on your journey and consider how you can better attune to God's voice, trust Him more deeply, and follow Him more faithfully.


Key Takeaways:

  • Clarity and Direction: Gain a clear understanding of your God-given purpose.
  • Fulfillment: Experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from living out your calling.
  • Inspiration: Inspire others by aligning your actions with God's plan.
  • Intentionality: Transform daily tasks into meaningful acts of worship and service.
  • Faithfulness: Strengthen your ability to trust and follow God more faithfully.


Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your walk with Christ and ignite your calling. Tune in and be encouraged!

Aug 13, 2024

God created us for connection—with Him and with one another. The clients we serve are hungry for it. They crave real relationships, genuine warmth, deep caring, and a healthy community. Now, more than ever, we, as coaches, have the opportunity to help our clients combine learning with community through group coaching.


In this episode, you'll learn:

  • The documented ROI of group coaching
  • How to choose a compelling and relevant topic
  • The best ways to foster connection and engagement within your coaching groups

About Jordan Mercedes:


Jordan Mercedes is an executive coach, coach educator, ethics instructor, and mentor with more than 15 years of experience. She has authored two accredited International Coaching Federation training programs, Leaders Coach Forward TM and FoundationsTM. 


Known as a “fire starter,” Jordan helps clients recognize and connect the power of their inner fire to create outward momentum. She works with leaders of corporations, faith-based organizations, small businesses, and startups. For each client, Jordan’s goals are to define personal and professional success, connect the heart and head to maximize impact and influence, and create a strategic path forward.


Learn about Brave Coaching Mastermind here: https://www.jordanmercedes.com/ 

Jul 9, 2024

As coaches, we have the privilege of partnering with individuals to help them move toward their goals.

Goals around:

  • Career Advancement
  • Health and wellness
  • Personal growth and self-improvement
  • Relationship building
  • Entrepreneurship and more


However, the non-directive nature of coaching often leads us to overlook its powerful potential in evangelism.


In today’s episode, we dive into a compelling example of the intersection of coaching and evangelism from the Pregnancy Resource Center in Rolla, Missouri. You'll also learn discover the ICF’s competencies can guide us during these powerful conversations.


This episode promises to equip you with practical tools and heartfelt insights, enabling you to make a lasting impact on the lives of those you coach.

Jun 4, 2024

Coaching is renowned for helping people grow and change in profound ways: enhancing self-awareness, boosting performance and productivity, increasing confidence, improving communication skills, achieving goals, enjoying work-life balance, and much more.


However, something we don’t often hear about is how coaching can be a powerful tool in fulfilling the Great Commission. Thankfully, this topic was recently addressed by Chris McCluskey at the Navigator’s annual Coach Camp. Today, we have the privilege of listening in to his impactful presentation.


In this episode, you will learn:

  • The best standards for ethical practice
  • How coaching can be utilized as a leadership tool
  • The six styles of evangelism and the transformative power of a coach approach


Join us for an enlightening episode on using coaching as a tool to fulfill the Great Commission.

Apr 30, 2024


In this rapidly changing world, few things are as important as equipping the next generation of leaders, assisting them in identifying their values, discerning their gifts, and living out their callings.

In today’s episode, we will hear from John Basie, Director of the Residency Experience at Impact 360 Institute, as he shares how they employ coaching with their students and staff to achieve these important goals.

Tune in to learn more about:
• Why obtaining a coaching credential is crucial
• How they have cultivated a coaching culture
• The transformations they have witnessed

About John Basie

Dr. John Basie is an alumnus of PCCI. He serves as Director of the Residency Experience at
Impact 360 Institute in Pine Mountain, Georgia. He also holds a faculty appointment with
North Greenville University (SC) as Affiliated Professor of Leadership. He has served in
various leadership capacities in Christian higher education since 1997, and has extensive
experience in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors as a certified executive and career coach.
John’s competencies include EQ assessment and coaching, life purpose planning, and next-generation leader development. He has also served as consultant to a church planting
agency in the assessment and selection of ministry leadership candidates.  

John is a member of the Association for Talent Development and the Evangelical Theological Society. His latest book is Know.Be.Live.: A 360° Approach to Discipleship in a Post-Christian Era (Forefront, 2021). John has been married to his bride, Marana, since 1997 and they have three college-aged kids.

Free Book: Know. Be. Live.®: A 360 Degree Approach to Discipleship in a Post-Christian Era
https://www.impact360institute.org/freebook/

Apr 9, 2024


Fostering connections with others can significantly boost our physical and emotional health. Such interactions cultivate mutual support and accountability, pool wisdom and talents, and pave the way for teamwork. However, finding a community that's both Christ-focused and genuinely nurturing can be challenging.

 

In today's episode, we explore ways you can participate in our growing Christian coaching community. Plus, we share complimentary resources designed to help you honor International Christian Coaching Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the transformative power of Christian coaching, fostering fellowship among Christian coaches, and raising awareness about this profound instrument for personal growth and change.

 

Get your free resources for International Christian Coaching Day here: www.ProfessionalChristianCoaching.com/day

Mar 12, 2024

Join us as we delve into the captivating intersection of coaching and artificial intelligence (AI). As technology evolves at a rapid pace, grasping AI's significance becomes increasingly vital for Christians and Christian coaches alike. 

In this episode, we'll trace the origins of AI, discuss its limitations, and unveil exciting opportunities for leveraging AI in your coaching practice. From enhancing research capabilities to augmenting brainstorming sessions and aiding marketing efforts, discover how AI can empower and elevate your coaching journey.

About Michael Pfau:
Michael Pfau is the Founder and President of Crossways Life   Coaching, LLC. Michael has 25-years working in corporate I.T. departments of several Fortune 500 companies and over 21-year’s experience as a coach giving him a unique blend to understand and apply technology into the field of coaching. Along with his own coaching practice, Michael serves as an instructor for the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. 

Learn more about Michael, receive your free AI prompts, and explore his upcoming class, Using Artificial Intelligence In Your Coaching Practice, at www.Aiforchristiancoaches.com

Feb 13, 2024

Professional coaching is experiencing remarkable growth and evolving in its global significance. In this episode, we'll dive into insights gathered from the latest ICF Research Global Coaching Study, shedding light on the journey of coaching thus far and the promising horizons that await.

 

Join us to uncover valuable information, including:

  • Global benchmarks for coaches' yearly earnings
  • Insights into the typical client load
  • An exploration of coaching sponsorship
  • The significance of professional credentials
  • An array of additional services coaches provide
  • Prevalent coaching niches
  • Other intriguing findings 

About Cindy Schmelzenbach, PCC 

Cindy is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a Gallup-Certified Strengths® Coach, and a Conversational Intelligence® Practitioner.  She also has a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling and serves on faculty and as Director of Education at PCCI. As an ICF mentor coach and Certified Coach Supervisor, she has a passion for supporting coaches in their personal and professional development and journey. 

Having lived and served internationally in leadership roles for 27 years with her husband, she partners with teams and clients to build bridges in inter-cultural and inter-generational environments through her group coaching journey, Different Like Me: https://coachingwithcindy.com/different-like-me/

Website: https://coachingwithcindy.com/

Jan 9, 2024

As a coach and a solopreneur, you find yourself wearing numerous hats. From customer acquisition and coaching to accounting and bookkeeping, the responsibility falls squarely on your shoulders. How do you do it all?

In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Kris Kelso, the Dean of Entrepreneurship at PCCI, who shares invaluable insights. He offers a fresh perspective that can empower you to not only comprehend each of the roles you undertake but also discover effective strategies for managing them well. 

About Kris Kelso, PCC
Kris is a professional keynote speaker, an author, and a Professional Certified Coach.  His writing has been featured in Fast Company Magazine and Yahoo Finance, and he's coached and taught entrepreneurs on 6 out of 7 continents.  He is a growth coach at Heroic Public Speaking, and he serves as the Dean of Entrepreneurship and teaches several courses here at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute.

Connect with Kris and download his helpful worksheet at www.KrisKelso.com/hats.

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