Professional Christian Coaching Today

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!

Discover:

• The differences between certification and credentialing processes and requirements so you’re clear about how you want to move forward
• More about the largest and most recognized organization representing the field of professional coaching and what to look for in a training organization
• How long it takes to go through the certification/credentialing process and how to get a plan in place so you can become competent and confident as a coach.

Let’s get started!

Click here to view “The Path to Professional Coaching.”

Click here to contact an Academic Advisor at PCCI.

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

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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:

• Discovering the gap between where you are and where you thought you would be so you can get back in touch with your vision and take your next steps forward
• Uncovering the cause of what’s really going on beneath the surface of your over-busy life and get unstuck today
• Recognizing underlying fears and replacing them with truth so you can walk in faith and let go of old practices
• Embracing and enjoying the new feeling of freedom God intends for you to enjoy!

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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:

• How setting an agenda helps the client see their own value and potential
• How to shift the call when the client discovers something outside the agenda
• How an agenda helps the client manage their expectations for the call

 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/.

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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:

• Questions on getting started... especially as it pertains to setting your fees and receiving the compensation you deserve
• How to market to a specific niche and maximize your time and energy
• The differences between active and passive marketing; plus the action steps you can take today to amp up your efforts to reach out

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:

• How to prepare your communication systems for the unexpected events that could derail your business and hinder day-to-day operations
• What’s important to implement for information back-ups so when life returns to normal your business doesn’t have to skip a beat
• 3 basic questions you need to ask yourself to prepare for emergencies and ensure your ideal future

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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:

• What values are and what they are not so you can live abundantly from the inside out
• Why values are important so you can make effective decisions, get clarity in relationships, choose the best fit career environment, and much more!
• Ways to help others identify their values and the tools you need to get started
• How to live a values-based life, starting today!

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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 [email protected].

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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.

Learn more about:

• 3 ways to use the discovery tool so you can serve others in a variety of ways
• 3 ways to implement coaching techniques and competencies throughout the discovery process
• The value of self-awareness, the over-view perspective, story, and using a tool or method to highlight a Life Story Timeline to celebrate for a long time!

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/.

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