Professional Christian Coaching Today

Greater trust, increased motivation, deeper understanding and a higher level of commitment; these are just a few of the benefits your clients will receive as a result of your active listening.

While being a great listener isn’t a natural skill, it can be learned. Tune into this episode to receive some practical tips you can put to work today.

• Learn the proven benefits of being a great listener
• Understand the four different levels of listening and why they matter
• Identify common blocks to good listening to see what’s been getting in your way
• Choose one new skill to begin implementing this week and enjoy the difference you see in your relationships

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If you hate marketing but want to grow a coaching business, listen in to learn how you can transfer skills from previous work experiences into coaching. Dr. Gary Collins, author of the widely respected book, Christian Coaching, openly shares:

• 3 key questions you can ask yourself to get clarity on how to grow your coaching business.
• 6 specific ways to more effectively reach your audience, so you can get in front of the people you’re called to influence.
• And the encouragement you need to get started today!

About Gary Collins

Gary Collins is a licensed clinical psychologist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Purdue University. He is the author of more than two hundred articles and more than fifty books, including The Biblical Basis for Christian Counseling (NavPress) and Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide (Third edition published in 2007) and Christian Coaching (NavPress).

Gary served for twenty years as a professor of psychology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, was president of the 15,000-member American Association of Christian Counselors, and was founding editor of Christian Counseling Today magazine. He is Distinguished Professor of Leadership and Coaching at Psychological Studies Institute in Atlanta and Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Counseling at Regent University in Virginia.

He writes a weekly newsletter on coaching and counseling and frequently travels overseas and within North America to speak on issues relating to Christian counseling and coaching.

You can learn more about Gary Collins here: http://www.garyrcollins.com/.

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You have questions, and we have answers. Today, we are diving back into the mailbox so we can answer your burning questions about the art, science, and business of coaching. In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Key points to consider when deciding whether to market your coaching practice to Christians or to the wider secular audience

1. The easy three-step procedure for setting a clear coaching agenda at the beginning of every call

1. Why hiring a CPA will save you money

1. Critical systems that will help your business scale and succeed

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You already know how to market your coaching services to individuals, but marketing your coaching services to large organizations and those who offer professional services involves an entirely different set of skills. Listen to this informative episode to glean the insights you need to maximize your influence and your income.

You’ll learn more about:

• The unique nature of coaching results-oriented licensed professionals ·      The 7+ challenges you face when coaching in large organizations and how to bridge the gap so you and your clients can succeed
• The skills you need to develop to coach and train professionals at every stage of their career

About Chris W. Kirby, JD:

For almost two decades, The BridgeField Group’s founder, Chris Kirby, has focused on coaching attorneys and other professionals in all aspects of professional and personal success. Though he has maintained an active law license for over 27 years, throughout the twenty-first century Chris has been solely dedicated to coaching and training corporate and legal clients throughout the United States and internationally. By recent count, Mr. Kirby has worked with over 3,500 professionals from well over 100 law firms and other organizations in 38 states, the District of Columbia, and more than 40 countries. As a result of working with such a large and diverse client-base, Chris possesses a rare depth of experience and perspective. Moreover, given the incredibly diverse client list - AmLaw 100 law firms to solo practitioners, with which he has worked, Chris has been able to develop unparalleled skill in the development and implementation of uniquely tailored professional and client-centric solutions. Chris is an engaging speaker, but he is most recognized and highly sought after for his ability to coach and train professionals at every stage of their career.

Chris received his Bachelor of Arts from Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee, did graduate studies in Philosophy, and received his Juris Doctor from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas. He is a life member of the Order of the Barristers and a former multi-year member of the Million Dollar Round Table. Chris is also a member of the State Bar of Texas, the American Bar Association, the Christian Legal Society, and the Legal Marketing Association.

Chris and The BridgeField Group’s primary focus is on three areas of professional competence: diversity, professional development, and business development. He and his team coach and train firm leaders and licensed professionals to develop the personal and professional relationship skills, strategies, and systems needed to grow their practice, leadership abilities, and build inclusive high-performance teams.

You can learn more about Chris at www.TheBridgeFieldGroup.com.

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The Call is certain: life is not. So how do you move forward with God even when you feel muddy and unclear? ​Following-up on​ Part 1, The Certainty of Our Call, 

​Chris McCluskey shares some practical strategies for living through life's uncertain times.

Tune in to discern: 

• How to follow the call and wait for the provision so you can manage the difficulties of discerning The Call
• The clarity that comes when you move in the light you're given, even when you know you have the pieces but feel like you still can't see clearly
• How to move with a deeper level of trust when you know He's good... but you don't know the details

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God is certain: life is not. So how do you find clarity in the midst of all the uncertainty in life? It all depends on what you're listening for and looking for. The gifts and the call of the Lord are irrevocable. We want certainty and clarity... but what if all we really need is trust? This is one podcast you truly can't afford to miss.

Tune in to listen for:

- How God shows up in the midst of uncertainty and shows us what He will do when we trust Him

- The gifts and the call clearly defined in Scripture so you can take the next step on your journey

- How to move with the light you're given so you can listen to God and ask of Him the questions that will show you the way

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How will your clients find you? That's the question you need to answer if you struggle with getting noticed in today's noisy, virtually-driven marketplace. Today, we'll walk you through the process of discovering what you're best at so you can build your brand and your business by:

• Focusing on a discovery mindset to tune into the deeply felt needs of your ideal client and create the best possible experience

• Simplifying your mission so you can map out a clear process with little friction

• Taking small steps so your great ideas actually reach the implementation stage

• Running the long game by setting outcome-oriented goals while reaping results and revenue

• Going all-in so that the challenges of being in business are worth the risk

About Jesse Cole

Jesse is the Owner of Fans First Entertainment, who owns and operates the Savannah Bananas and the Gastonia Grizzlies. Cole and his teams have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, and multiple times on ESPN. Cole is an in-demand speaker and author of “Find Your Yellow Tux- How to Be Successful by Standing Out” being released in January 2018.

The Savannah Bananas have sold out 32 straight games, broke the league attendance record, Savannah attendance record and have a waiting list in the thousands for tickets for the 2018 season. The Bananas have won Organization of the Year back to back years, Entrepreneur of the Year and were CPL Champions in their first year.

Cole believes to be successful you need to Stand Out and Be Different. He writes a blog, hosts a podcast and releases daily videos on FindYourYellowTux.com. He is passionate about creating attention, loving your customers more than your product and loving your employees more than your customers. Cole’s mantra is “Whatever’s normal, do the exact opposite.”

Learn more about Jesse at: http://findyouryellowtux.com/ or pick up his book on Amazon.com at: Find Your Yellow Tux.

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What defines success when it comes to coaching? The answers are as open-ended as the question itself. Tune in today to hear a seasoned leadership coach share insights on successful coaching that you can implement in your coaching practice today. You’ll not only walk away with many answers to the one question; you’ll gather the multiple tips you need to define your own success and support others as they define theirs.

• Lean into the intentional process of coupling training with coaching to maximize the application of your broad knowledge
• Become more effective, more enduring, and more enjoyable in your leadership, your life, and your practice
• Increase the power of personal and professional growth through synergy as you step back to take a holistic approach to processing, decision making, and creating strategic plans
• Focus on the two R’s and one key marketing technique to fill your coaching practice with people seeking transformation

About Bryan Brown

Bryan Brown, MDiv, PCC is the President and Founder of Coaching To Lead, LLC. With 25 years experience in developing leaders, Bryan enjoys increasing the capacity and confidence of emerging leaders as well as coaching established leaders to maximize their influence. Bryan also enjoys using his experience to work with teams on strategic planning and team development.

Bryan studied Human Resource Management at Samford University then received his M.Div. from Birmingham Theological Seminary. As a missionary, pastor, entrepreneur, husband and father, he has learned to apply the principles of Biblical leadership and team development in multiple contexts.

Bryan currently serves as the International Leadership Director at Perimeter Church in Atlanta, working with pastors and church leaders who seek to ignite movements of Life on Life Missional Discipleship around the world. In this role, he has the privilege to regularly train and coach leaders in Australia, South Africa, and Brazil among others. Bryan also engages leaders through his private coaching practice, www.coachingtolead.com, to clarify and intentionally pursue their callings. His passion and experience is coming alongside leaders to accelerate their growth and influence, while at the same time maintaining their personal health and enjoying the opportunities before them.

He has been happily married to Jackie for 22 years. Together they have three children –Abbie, Lindsey, and Barker – and live in Johns Creek, Georgia, a northern suburb of Atlanta.

Download your free exercise from the Personal Compass Workbook here.

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Creating a coaching culture within an organization can seem like an overwhelming task, even if you’re a seasoned coach; but today we’re breaking it down to the basics with an expert. Whether you’re running a family-owned business as a solopreneur or climbing the corporate ladder in a large organization, we’ve got what you need to bring coaching into your work culture.

Walk away knowing how to:

• Establish clear expectations and overcome the obstacles you’ll encounter when introducing a coaching culture
• Empower employees to utilize their strengths and reap the benefits of having a coach approach integrated into the heart and soul of your company
• Plant meaningful growth opportunities into your operational plan so everyone can experience a smooth transition

About Chris Heinz:

Chris Heinz is the Vice President of Human Resources for EnergyCAP, Inc., which is an energy management software company. His main role is fostering employee success as he leads hiring, benefits, and professional development initiatives by focusing on establishing clear expectations, empowering employees to use their strengths, and planning meaningful growth.

Chris is a certified professional coach through PCCI, the International Coach Federation and Gallup Organization. He likes to coach, speak, and write on the topics of employee engagement, strengths, and coaching and is a frequent contributor to the blog at www.ChristianLifeCoaching.com.

Chris is the creator of the Munyay Coach Marketplace, which helps people to love their life and work through a professional coach marketplace they can afford. Through Munyay, customers and clients can connect for powerful breakthroughs, engaged organizations, and changed lives. Chris is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management. He is married with three children and lives in central Pennsylvania. Find out more at www.Munyay.com.

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Would you like to experience greater success, improved relationships, reduced conflicts, and increased self-mastery for yourself as well as working with your clients to do the same? In this episode, you’ll hear why emotional intelligence is a key factor in creating those outcomes and how you, as a coach, can help your clients develop a higher EQ.

Listen in to...

• Understand the definition of emotional intelligence and how thoughts are just as important as feelings
• Discover the correlation between EQ and effectiveness, relationships, health, and a life well-lived so you can enhance every coaching relationship
• Move from reactions to responses and from surface-level conversations to core-driving transformations

About Kelli Schulte:

Kelli is the founder of EQuip Studios, a leading provider of emotional intelligence training, assessment, and coaching.

As a Consultant and Coach, Kelli is using her 25+ years of instructional design, leadership development, and coaching experience to help organizations, leaders, and teams develop and practice the learnable and measurable skills of emotional intelligence.

EQuip Studios is proud to be a Preferred Partner with Six Seconds for the last two years. Six Seconds is 20+ years strong and the largest global network of EQ professionals working to promote the skills of emotional intelligence. As a partner, Kelli has access to the latest in research and a suite of scientifically validated assessment tools to equip her clients with what they need to develop their EQ.

Connect with Kelli at www.EQuipStudios.net.

Learn more about the Developing Emotional Intelligence Through Coaching course at https://professionalchristiancoaching.com/emotional-intelligence/

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