You ask; we listen! Today, we’re opening our virtual mailbox to answer your questions about coaching around addictions, helping clients maintain momentum and more.
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One of the most important things coaches bring about in sessions is clarity—what matters, what’s most important, what would be different if change occurs. Since clarity comes up over and over in coaching and is core to the work coaches do, Gary Wood joins us today to share and explain his ground-breaking Clarity & Momentum Model.
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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.
Gary works from his office in the beautiful Muskoka region of Ontario, Canada. He is married to Alice who he fell for in Grade 8. Visit his website at www.gewood.com.
Learn more about Clarity & Momentum here: www.actionplanachiever.com
Get in touch with Gary Wood: www.gewood.com
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Focusing on clients’ strengths is a powerful strategy when it comes to helping them increase productivity and keep moving forward. In today’s podcast, we’ve got the information you need to begin incorporating strengths-based coaching into your next session.
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About Brent O’Bannon
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 the PCCI Strengths Based Coaching course and is a recent Amazon #1 best-selling author of Selling Strengths: A Little Book for Executive and Life Coaches About Using Your Strengths to Get Paying Clients.
Join his vision to champion strengths for global excellence at www.brentobannon.com & www.strengthschampion.com
Take Brent’s free Breakthrough With Strengths online course here:
https://brentobannon.com/breakthrough-with-strengths/
Strengths-Based Coaching Class starts April 26, 2018. Learn more here: http://professionalchristiancoaching.com/strengths-based-coaching/
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Coaches work with clients to help them create positive changes—in relationships, careers, finances, self-care practices, and more. Often our clients have lots of energy when it comes to dreaming and designing the changes they want to make, but they begin to lose motivation when it comes to long term implementation. Today, we’ve got solutions to help you support your clients in making changes that last.
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Are you in tune with how to provide ethical coaching? Setting the foundation for coaching relationships and for each coaching session needs to be the basis of your coaching practice. So whether you’re new to coaching or have been coaching for years, this is an important episode to help you stay in alignment with best practices.
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About Michael Marx
Michael J. Marx, MBA, EdD, PCC is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in business coaching and corporate consultation. A gifted teacher, Michael holds a BA from Oral Roberts University, an MBA from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and an EdD in Adult Education from Regent University. His passion is adult learning and he serves on the faculties of Concordia University Wisconsin (teaching MBA International Business, and MBA International Finance), and the Professional Christian Coaching Institute (teaching Coaching Skills Mastery, and Ethics & Risk Management).
Irrepressibly adventurous, Michael and his wife Joy lived and worked in Europe for over two decades. More recently, they traveled the U.S. and Canada in an RV, operating their location-neutral businesses and coaching/teaching via internet video. A patch of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado is now called home. Their German golden retriever, DzAngel,dz writes a blog (in two languages!) about her family’s adventures at TravelsWithAngel.wordpress.com.
A strong advocate for professionalism in Christian coaching, Michael has served on the International Coach Federation Global Ethics & Standards committee and on the Ethics subcommittee for educating coaches on ethical practices. He currently serves as the leader of the ICF Global Community of Practice on Ethics. Additionally, he is the president of Christian Coaches Network International.
Michael is a sought-after subject matter expert. He often speaks and conducts workshops on trust building, coaching relationships, ethics, evidence-based coaching, and one-to-one (dyadic) learning. His hobbies include skiing and dog sledding. But his greatest joy comes from mentoring. Learn more about Michael at www.BlazingNewTrailsCoaching.com.
Conference speaking offers great opportunities to grow your network and your business. Join us today as Chris shares a practical blueprint that will help you make the most your next conference event.
You’ll learn how to:
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Have you heard about the changes coming to Facebook? If you want to use Facebook as a tool to build and deepen your relationships with prospects and clients, you can’t afford to miss this episode. Tune in to find out how the upcoming changes could impact your business and your marketing—plus what you can do maintain contact with your audience.
We’ll unpack:
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If you’ve ever believed life-impacting challenges could keep you from launching and growing the coaching career of your dreams, let today’s guest inspire you. She’s faced chronic migraines, an auto accident, a potential job loss, and blindness. But she’s structured her coaching business around the life she wants; and so can you!
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About Amanda Keleher:
Amanda is a Professional Life Coach who helps female business owners overcome delays and procrastination to launch highly profitable businesses quickly and easily without working themselves into the ground.
Learn more about Amanda at www.vibrantvisioncoaching.com, and don’t forget to download her free mini-course, “5 Ways to Get a New Client This Week.”
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Podcasting is a powerful tool for today’s Christian coach. In our social-media, video-driven world, podcasts are a surprisingly effective marketing tool to launch and grow your business. If you’re trying to broaden your influence as a coach, you’ll want to listen to this fascinating interview with Steve Reiter, podcaster and former audio engineer for Focus on the Family, as he shares how you can amplify your impact through podcasting.
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About Steve Reiter
Steve Reiter has a twenty-year background in internationally syndicated radio/audio and media. Having won major broadcasting awards, Steve was the production manager and Chief Audio Engineer for Focus on the Family, and a part of the largest rollout in radio history with Dr. Dobson's Family Talk.
Steve is also that co-host of the Eternal Leadership podcast which was named a Top 12 Podcast To Listen To If You Want To Become A Better Leader by Inc. Magazine in 2017.
In addition, Steve owns his own media production company, Right Turn Media, and several exciting startups including Nüresh & Leadership Institute for Entrepreneurs.
You can learn more about Steve and get his Free Podcasting 101 Course at rightturn.media.
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Take the mystery out of social media. At times navigating the world of social media feels a bit like being invited to your new boss’s dinner party without knowing what to wear, how much to eat, or if you were supposed to bring a gift. Yet, with over 2 billion active monthly users on Facebook and millions of others on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, social media is a valuable tool to integrate into your business.
Today we are going to give you the information you need to make the most of social media.
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If you’ve wondered how to successfully coach a complete stranger, you’ll want to listen to today’s Master-Full Coaching session with Michael Pfau. In this live coaching session, you’ll hear how the core competencies equip you to make the most of every coaching conversation.
Learn how to:
About Michael Pfau:
My Mission
My mission is to coach individuals for intentional, authentic living. This mission is accomplished through workshops, speaking, writing and coaching.
My Experience and Education
For over twenty years I have trained leaders and have helped people grow. My experience includes working with a large financial corporation, a top five international law firm and as the Assistant Pastor of a church. I am a graduate of the Institute for Life Coach Training and a faculty member of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. I also have earned a Master’s degree in Education, the Professional Certified Coach (ICF) designation and Professional Certified Christian Coach designation. My experience also includes over 120 hours of coach specific training and over 800 hours of coaching clients.
Because of my diverse background, I am able to help clients effectively address all aspects of life.
You can learn more about Michael at http://crosswayslifecoaching.com and reach him at Mike@Crosswayslifecoaching.com.
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If you’ve ever wondered how to create a coaching culture inside of an organization, tune in! Dr. Ann Tsen, with Christian Medical and Dental Association, is here to highlight the processes, challenges, and benefits of bringing coaching and a coach-approach to large ministries and organizations.
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About Dr. Ann Tsen
Dr. Ann Tsen is a board certified internist, a Physician Life and Leadership Coach, a licensed coaching trainer and a founding member of the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) Life and Leadership coaching program. She also an Associate Certified Coach and licensed coaching trainer with the International Coach Federation (ICF). She serves on the advisory council for CMDA’s Women Physicians in Christ ministry and has acted as a campus advisor, meeting host and student mentor for the local medical student chapter of CMDA, along with her physician husband, for many years. She is also experienced in domestic and international medical missions. She currently practices part time at a faith based charity clinic where she uses coaching to help patients improve their health outcomes. Dr. Tsen and her husband have two young adult children. She is passionate about helping healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being and maximize influence through the ministry of coaching and coach training.
To receive Ann’s free e-book with 25 favorite questions to ask unsuspecting souls, visit:
For more information and to connect, email Ann at anntsencoaching@gmail.com
or visit www.cmda.org/coaching.
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Stop being productive and do what matters so you can experience extraordinary living! It’s that time of year when we start to think about new goals, new processes, and new plans so that in the year to come we can ramp up our productivity and get radically different results.
Prepare for 2018 as you:
About Teresa McCloy:
REALIFE ProcessTM Speaker and Coach Teresa McCloy partners with her clients to move their REALSELF, REALWORK and REALIFE from Ordinary to Extraordinary. A recovering workaholic who was addicted to all the latest apps, software, and bestselling books on productivity, is now passionate about helping business leaders and entrepreneurs to assess their habits and learn to develop their own REALIFE ProcessTM to stop being productive and do what matters.
Teresa is the creator of “The Xtra-ordinary 90”, a 90 day productivity planning system. This new operating system will connect to your deeper Dreams and Desires, plan your 90 Day Projects, set your Action Steps and Time Plan and Rest, Renew and Review. It’s a whole new operating system for an extraordinary life based on the passage of scripture found in Romans 12:1 & 2.
FREE Worksheet to complete the Have, Do, Be Exercise here: http://teresamccloy.com/today.
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If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a Master Coach, we have a special guest today who will inspire you to keep reaching your goal. Listen in as a Master Certified Coach, Cheryl Scanlan dives deep into the calling and encourages you forward as she shares her journey.
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About Cheryl Scanlan:
Cheryl has been practicing her passion for coaching for the past 15 years. She is an MCC, BCC, and CMCC certified coach. Cheryl is one of only a handful of coaches in the country who possesses these coaching designations.
As a natural teacher, Cheryl developed an ICF-approved coach training program that has deeply impacted its students. She is Dean of Faculty with the Professional Christian Coaching Institute (PCCI) and desires to help coaches gain confidence, improve their coaching competencies and obtain the courage to grow their coaching business.
Cheryl has personally trained almost 1,000 coaches. Her combined business acumen and passion for the coaching industry have facilitated the development of confident ambassadors for Christ in both the corporate and ministry environments.
Get great resources and learn more about mentor coaching at: https://mentorcoachinsights.com/.
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Do you feel stuck in the same routine without getting the results you want? Would you like next year to markedly different than this one? In this episode, we walk you through the powerful exercise of performing a periodic life review. Step away from the busyness. Pause. Ponder. Pray. And be intentional about living from this day forward.
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Do you have questions about certification as a coach? You’re not alone. Understanding and obtaining certification can feel like a long road and we know the importance of not walking it alone. So, join us as we take away the ambiguity and help you get well on your way to the goal!
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About Jessica Fall:
Jessica brings 20 years of professional experience in process creation/improvement, project management, and training. A true “activator” & “connector” at heart, she is fueled by helping people and processes work well together. She currently serves as the Dean of Admissions for PCCI and oversees the Academic Advisory team.
Alongside her professional pursuits, ministry leadership has always played a strong role in Jessica’s life. From the early days of youth ministry to more recent roles as Director of Women’s Ministry and MOPS Ministry, she holds a deep passion for helping others grow in their spiritual life.
After a break from the business world to begin a family, the Lord prompted her to begin coach training with PCCI. Now a Certified Professional Life & Leadership Coach, she is privileged to partner with female Christian leaders who desire to live a life they love.
Jessica and her husband James are southern-California transplants, now living in the Knoxville, TN area. There they are raising two elementary-aged sons and living the minivan dream. Jessica enjoys coffee, life-giving friendships, and little adventures with her family.
You can learn more about her here: www.JessicaFall.com
If you want to get more out of your work and your life, we want to share a 5-step approach that will help you grow your business by doing less. Get ready to revolutionize your busy life and be equipped to coach your equally busy and over-committed clients.
In this episode, we’re going to walk through:
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When you and your client set a clear coaching agreement, you’re halfway to a successful call! The Coaching Agreement or agenda is the compass that keeps your session on track, and lets you know when you’ve arrived at your destination. Join us as Sakeena Gordon-Jones helps unpack this critical competency.
In this episode you’ll discover:
About Sackeena Gordon-Jones
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 realize their professional and personal potential, and achieve both success and happiness. She holds the credential of Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF). Sackeena especially enjoys working with women and leaders who are intentional about bringing their whole life into harmony, while achieving meaningful professional and personal goals. She specializes in transformational coaching and strategic planning. She has coached leaders in the government and the private sectors, throughout five continents.
A leader in the coaching field, Sackeena has served as two-time president of the ICF Raleigh Chapter, leading the chapter to winning the Internationally recognized ‘Breaking Barriers’ award. She is the current Chair of the NC Community Coaching Outreach, leading the chapter to winning the inaugural international ‘Gift of Coaching’ award. Sackeena is also a professional coach trainer, and serves as the director of the Business Coaching Certificate Program at NC State University.
In addition to her coaching experience and credentials, Sackeena has over 20 years of relevant executive level business, leadership and board experience in private, public and non-profit sectors. She has worked with organizations and teams to deliver leadership and talent development focused on creating a sustainable culture of engagement, through leadership agility, emotional intelligence, coaching and communication skills. She has completed advanced studies in leadership, strategy, change management, human development and behavior, theology, neuroscience of coaching, organization development, and Philosophy.
An avid student of Theology, Sackeena completed postgraduate studies in theology through Manhattan Bible College and Tabernacle Bible Institute, before serving alongside her husband, former Pastor of Bethel Christian Life Center and Director of Redeeming the Time Youth Ministries. Sackeena believes we should live on purpose and live fully. She also hosted a radio program “The Abundant Life”, based on John 10:10 “I am come that you might have life to the full”.
When not working, Sackeena enjoys the beach, reading and time with her family. Her favorite quote currently is “Moments Matter”.
You can learn more about Sackeena here: https://www.transformationedge.com/.
Getting started as a coach is an exciting journey, yet it also opens up a host of questions. We want to share some of the lessons we’ve learned through the years and give you what you need to move forward in your coaching business by answering your top questions.
From our mailbag today, you’ll hear the answers to:
You can share your top questions with us at any time by joining our Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/professionalchristiancoaching/. We hope to see you there.
Resources Mentioned:
Contactually: https://www.contactually.com
Dusabo: http://www.dubsado.com/
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Owning your own business doesn’t come with days off and paid sick leave when bad things happen. But rest assured, while we can’t anticipate the timing or the source of our trials, these things will happen. Today, we want to help you become proactive by sharing:
As coaches, we know that living a life based on one’s deepest values brings clarity, confidence, fulfillment and more. This is what we want both for ourselves and our clients. Personal values also represent the core, the essence of who we are. These values have incredible nuances that really show the uniqueness of each individual and serve as important guideposts as we and our clients make choices to live lives of great purpose and meaning
Today we are going to talk about:
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Let’s face it: as soon as a client walks away from a coaching session, he/she is off to the next thing. What can be done to keep intentions top of mind? Join Chris, Kim, and our guest, Michael Pfau as they take a deep dive into ICF Competency #9—Designing Actions. You’ll learn how to create opportunities for ongoing learning and lasting results by:
~ Brainstorming and assisting the client with defining actions that will enable him/her to demonstrate, practice and deepen new learning
~ Focusing on and systematically exploring specific concerns and opportunities that are central to agreed-upon coaching goals
~ Promoting active experimentation and self-discovery, where the client applies what has been discussed and learned during sessions immediately afterward in his/her work or life setting
~ Celebrating client successes and capabilities for future growth!
About Michael Pfau:
My Mission
My mission is to coach individuals for intentional, authentic living. This mission is accomplished through workshops, speaking, writing and coaching.
My Experience and Education
For over twenty years I have trained leaders and have helped people grow. My experience includes working with a large financial corporation, a top five international law firm and as the Assistant Pastor of a church. I am a graduate of the Institute for Life Coach Training and a faculty member of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. I also have earned a Master’s degree in Education, the Professional Certified Coach (ICF) designation and Professional Certified Christian Coach designation. My experience also includes over 120 hours of coach specific training and over 800 hours of coaching clients.
Because of my diverse background, I am able to help clients effectively address all aspects of life.
You can learn more about Michael at http://crosswayslifecoaching.com and reach him at Mike@Crosswayslifecoaching.com.
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Do you or your clients struggle to live balanced lives in the face of rapid change? You are not alone. Today, Dr. Ann Tsen will share how she coaches doctors, and professionals from a variety of fields, to find purpose, joy, and balance in this ever-changing world.
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About Dr. Ann Tsen:
Dr. Ann Tsen is a board certified internist, a Physician Life and Leadership Coach, a licensed coaching trainer and a founding member of the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) Life and Leadership coaching program. She also an Associate Certified Coach and licensed coaching trainer with the International Coach Federation (ICF). She serves on the advisory council for CMDA’s Women Physicians in Christ ministry and has acted as a campus advisor, meeting host and student mentor for the local medical student chapter of CMDA, along with her physician husband, for many years. She is also experienced in domestic and international medical missions. She currently practices part time at a faith based charity clinic where she uses coaching to help patients improve their health outcomes. Dr. Tsen and her husband have two young adult children. She is passionate about helping healthcare professionals align with God, optimize well-being and maximize influence through the ministry of coaching and coach training.
Connect with Dr. Tsen: anntsencoaching@gmail.com or www.anntsencoaching.squarespace.com.
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If you’re a coach, leader, speaker, writer, or legacy-leaver, we have an inspiring and intensely practical episode for you today. Tune in to discover a new tool that can be used in a variety of settings, as you pull forward the best of the past and use a coach approach to empower others in sharing their stories.
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About Anne:
Anne Denmark is a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation. After 12 years of coaching, Anne remains passionate to partner with ministry leaders as they discover their best for God’s glory.
Anne serves on the faculty for the Professional Christian Coaching Institute as a co-assessor for oral assessments and required mentor hours.
She has also been a break out presenter and facilitator at the Speak Up Conference for over 30 years. She frequently coaches speakers in both their preparation and presentation skills.
Others describe her as gracious and wise with a dramatic and creative flair. She is a farm girl at heart from rural Ontario, Canada, a storyteller and a sweet tooth. She is a high drive first born and remains loyal for life. She says if you are looking for her in heaven you will find her in the garden.
Anne and her husband Don live in Franklin, TN, and actively invest in the lives of their three grown children and the lively “grands.”
Connect with Anne at http://lifediscoverycoaching.com/.
Intentional living is important, powerful, and inspiring, yet it is also costly. In this exciting interview by John Lee Dumas, Chris McCluskey shares the behind-the-scenes view of what living intentionally has meant for him and his family. From leaving his practice as a psychotherapist to moving to a single wide trailer on a dirt road in Missouri, to becoming the Father of Christian Coaching, you’ll learn:
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