Professional Christian Coaching Today

Have you ever heard of a travel coach? Chances are you’re familiar with travel agents and people who give travel advice. But there’s a way to receive highly personalized service so you can identify the things you most desire to gain from travel; and then co-develop trips that are truly life-changing!

Tune in to learn more:

• Understand the differences between travel coaching and travel agents.

• How to find purpose by incorporating travel plans that honor your highest values.

• Gain insights into how to travel inexpensively with a large family.

About Dale and Michelle Barlett:

Connecting Life with Travel is more than a tagline. Dale and Michelle Bartlett have proven that anyone, especially families of any size on any income, can travel the world for just the cost of food and fun. This is why they created TravelingU. For nearly 20 years they have explored this world, traveling to over 30 countries. To some that might not seem like a lot, to others, that might seem impossible. They have learned a great deal from their travels, about society, about life, and it is what they have learned and the why they travel, which they love to share with others. The how is actually the easy part. The why on the other hand has changed their family's life and lives of others forever. 

The Bartletts have homeschooled their four children (all of whom are now married) and have traveled with them throughout the world on a shoestring budget; but you would think, they spent tens of thousands of dollars. They have proven time and time again that you can travel to Europe for three weeks with six people for less than $2,500.00 total. Including air, hotels, food, transportation, and more! They have shown others how to do this through their books, speaking engagements, website, blogs, and through their travel coaching. They are proud to have created a travel vision for others that puts the world in reach and into perspective and one that celebrates the good in the world and people. Let them help you create your travel vision and bring your travel wishes into reality: www.travelingU.com

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Are you at risk? Do you know the differences between ethics, legality, and morality in Christian coaching? If not, this is an important podcast you need to hear if you want to protect yourself and your business against the risks associated with owning your own coaching practice.

You’ll receive the answers to these questions and more:

• Why is it important for professional Christian coaches to be aware of potential ethical issues and liability risk matters?

• What are the most important applications of ethical practice and liability risk management guidelines?

• How do trends and issues affect the future of coaching?

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, “Angel,” 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, evidenced-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.

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Coaching is fast becoming a staple in the local Church. Today, we address the importance of coaching within the Body of Christ and how coaching for spiritual formation helps bridge a gap in believer’s lives and the ministries of most churches.

Listen in to find out more about:

• The important distinctions between coaching for spiritual formation, discipleship, and spiritual growth.

• How spiritual formation work integrates so beautifully into other areas of coaching and ministry.

• The keys to development in spiritual formation.

About Bryan Brown:

Bryan Brown, MDiv, PCCis 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.

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the prospect of writing a business plan, we’ve got the ten questions you need to create a business plan that works. Tune in to hear about the empirical evidence behind the process; and walk away knowing how accountability, commitment, and goal-setting will help you craft and live out your plan!

Have these 10 questions handy as you listen:

1. What is your five-year business goal?

1. What would achieving that bring you?

1. What are your specific business objective(s) for the next 90 days?

1. How will you celebrate achieving this goal(s)?

1. Where are you now?

1. For the next 90 days, what are the monthly milestones you will meet?

1. What specific action steps you will take towards your 90-day goal(s)?

1. What specific action steps will you take this week?

1. How will you keep your vision and your goal in front of you day after day? 

1. What one step you will take today to commit to this plan?

Learn more about Kim Avery and her Marketing Momentum Program to help Christian coaches succeed here: http://www.KimAveryCoaching.com/mm.

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If you’ve ever dreamed of having a career that would allow you to work from anywhere in the world, while honoring your deepest values of faith, freedom, flexibility, and family, then you can’t afford not to listen to this podcast.

Walk away with:

• The top 3 shifts in mindset you need to make so you can flourish in a virtual working environment.

• A list of the core values that having a portable job allows you to honor.

• The top 10 tools you’ll need to set up your office... anywhere!

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Do you want to use assessments with your clients but struggle with which ones to choose? Do you want to learn how to effectively relay the results of an assessment? Today, we’ll share the coach approach to discussing assessments with your clients, so they can uncover who they are and continue to discover who they want to be!

You’ll walk away with:

• 4 key benefits of using informal or formal assessments in coaching, so you can make the best decision about which ones to include in your toolbox.

• 4 limitations of assessments you need to be aware of, so you and your client don’t operate in a box.

• 7 common types of formal assessments plus examples of informal assessments that may be used in coaching.

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Listen in as John Ramstead, PCC, coaches a business executive through a major business decision in this demonstration of Master-Full coaching. This is a great example of professional grade Leadership Coaching.

In this episode you’ll see John:

• Develop a sound agreement and check in with the client on progress
• Help the client see the problem from different perspectives
• Ask powerful questions that move his client forward
• Deflect a question from the client by reflecting back what he heard

About John Ramstead: 

John has been married for 25 years to his best friend, Donna, and has three incredible boys. It has been three years since a near-fatal accident changed the trajectory of his life. Without the incredible support of God, his family and amazing friends he would not be the person he is today.

As he recovered, John sought discernment as to why God saved him and what He now wants him to do. God gave John a clear new calling: pour the life he’s been given into other leaders to equip and inspire them for work in His Kingdom.

John’s deep faith and his many years as a Navy fighter pilot, entrepreneur, Fortune 500 leader and board chair have been redirected into an amazingly successful coaching practice and popular leadership podcast.

Learn more about John at www.EternalLeadership.com.

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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 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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Have you ever thought about what it would be like to quit your day job and step into your dream job? If you’re looking to make that transition or work with clients who want to, this podcast will speak to the desire of your heart.

Find out why: 

• 86% of employees plan to actively look for a new job in the upcoming year.

• You need to get out of B.E.D. (blame, excuses, denial) and check your G.P.S. (Guru Positioning Story) so you can move into your calling and encourage others to discover theirs.

• It’s important to show up filled up!

About Kary Oberbrunner:

Kary Oberbrunner left his day job to pursue his dream job - Igniting Souls. Through his writing, speaking, and coaching, he helps individuals and organizations clarify who they are, why they are here, and where they should invest their time and energy.

Kary struggled finding his own distinct voice and passion. As a young man, he suffered from severe stuttering, depression, and self-injury. Today a transformed man, Kary invests his time helping others achieve their true potential. He is the founder of Redeem the Day, which serves the business community, and Igniting Souls, which serves the non-profit community. He and his wife Kelly are blessed with 3 amazing children and live in Columbus, Ohio.

Access Kary’s free “How to Become an Author” training at www.ProfessionalChristianCoachingToday.com/author.

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Henry Ford said, ““Whether you think you can—or you think you can’t—you’re right.” About 90% of what happens to us in life is shaped by our attitudes—our mindset. So what can be done to change it?

Listen in to:

• Unlock the 4 quadrants of self-examination so that you can become more self-aware of your feelings, thoughts, actions, and reactions.

• Learn the ABC’s of mindset and develop the framework you need to overcome the obstacles that hold you back.

• Obtain the 5-part framework for addressing mindset during coaching sessions so that you can help your clients move forward more successfully.

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