Professional Christian Coaching Today

Welcome to an Encore of Episode 6 of The Professional Christian Coaching Today podcast in which today we sit down with our show's host, Christopher McCluskey, to hear his story as he has dared to answer the song of his heart, a song placed there by God. Raised in a healthy Christian family, Chris was blessed beyond measure, but that didn't mean his path would be without countless challenges and overwhelming obstacles to answer God's call on his life—a call that has not only touched his professional and personal life but also the lives of thousands.

Chris's story offers important life lessons we could all learn from:

• The importance of honoring the song God has place in your heart
• Choosing to persevere in the face of adversity
• Committing to running and finishing the race God has set before you
• Sacrificing short-term pleasures for long-term gains
• How a supportive family or community helps us weather life's storms
• And more…

Be sure to tune in for part two of Chris' story next week and learn how the worst—and the best—was yet to come. Until then, keep Raising the Standard and Changing the World!

Announcement: The Professional Christian Coaching Today podcast is currently taking a brief sabbatical. Unfortunately, Chris McCluskey, the founder of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute and co-host of this podcast, is on a temporary medical leave due to a flare-up of his Lyme disease, and we wanted to update you, our valued listeners, of our temporary break from recording new episodes.

While we understand this pause might be disappointing for some, we see this as an excellent opportunity to revisit some incredible content from our podcast archives. Each week, we'll be sharing one of our "Greatest Hits" with you. These are the same powerful episodes that have contributed to making Professional Christian Coaching Today the Number 1 Christian Coaching podcast in the world.

Be sure to follow us in your favorite podcast app, and together we'll explore such vital topics as:

• Professional coaching skills and competencies

• Launching and building a coaching business

• Growing as an entrepreneur

• Marketing

• Networking

• Social media

• Technology

• Public speaking

• Group coaching

• Leadership coaching

• Spiritual formation coaching

• Coaching missionaries, church planters, and pastors

• And so much more!

Most of all, join us in praying that God will supernaturally use this time to help Chris heal so that he can quickly return to all aspects of this work he loves.

Until we return, keep raising the standard of coaching, and changing the world. God's richest blessings to you.

From stay-at-home mom to becoming a business professional to ultimately embracing the coaching field, Maggie Meylor joins us today to share her inspiring coaching journey.

Tune in to learn:

• The powerful questions that have impacted her clients

• How value of not trying so hard

• The difference between coaching and being a coach

• How the Clifton Strengths Finder opens doors

• Four ways to attract individual and business clients

About Maggie Meylor, CPLC Maggie Meylor, is a CPLC, Certified Strengths Champion, e2grow facilitator, mentor, public speaker, enthusiastic owner of True Forward Coaching, and Academic Advisor for Professional Christian Coaching Institute.

Throughout Maggie's life, she has enjoyed intentionally investing in those around her. In 2019 she was introduced to professional coaching and in late 2020 the Holy Spirit directed her steps to Professional Christian Coaching Institute where she promptly enrolled after binge listening to this podcast and attending an online 5-day challenge, hosted by PCCI.

On a personal note, Maggie hails from Wisconsin and has since relocated to South Central Illinois, where she currently resides with her loving husband of 39 years, Mark. Together, they have raised two incredible daughters, both of whom are happily married and have blessed them with the joy of two beautiful grandchildren.

In her free time, you can find her playing golf, pickleball, riding bikes and taking long walks with her dog, Olive.

Connect with Maggie at: [email protected]

In our fast-paced and demanding world, finding moments of stillness and nourishing our souls has become essential. A soul care or reflective retreat offers a still space, a haven where we can pause, reflect, and renew. It is an opportunity to sit with God to reconnect with our purpose, our passion, and His plan in the midst of life's chaos.

Planning a soul-care retreat is an art in itself, a delicate balancing of focus, stillness, connection, and creativity. It requires crafting an experience that not only nourishes the body but also rejuvenates the mind and nurtures the soul.

In today's episode, we invite you to join us on a journey behind the scenes, as we explore the key ingredients that make a soul care retreat truly transformative.

About Soul Flourishing: www.SoulFlourishing.com

Executive Team coaching is one of coaching's hottest trends. In this episode, John Ramstead, a former fighter pilot turned coach, shares about his work with leadership teams in the Air Force, Space Force, successful corporations, and more.

Tune in to learn:

• Practical ways to leverage your time and talent to maximize your impact and income.
• The power of courageous coaching to attract ideal clients.
• Tools and techniques to successfully coach teams.
• Stories that will empower and inspire you.

About John Ramstead

John combines his experience as a Navy combat fighter pilot, Fortune 500 manager, and serial entrepreneur with his passion for helping you and your team reach your full potential…all while incorporating the very valuable lessons he learned from surviving a near-fatal horseback riding accident in 2011. Recovering from a severe traumatic brain injury--that required 25 surgeries and put him under hospital care for almost two years—radically transformed his thinking and forced him to connect with who he was meant to be. He learned how to create his best life and is excited to help you and your team do the same!

Connect with John at: www.BeyondInfluence.com

In the post-Covid world, frontline workers continue to encounter various challenges, including low-level anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased irritability, and a decreased window of tolerance. However, coaching can offer invaluable support to assist them in overcoming these effects and reclaiming clarity, calmness, and focus. Join us in this episode as we welcome Doreen Steenland to explore the empowering combination of neuroscience and coaching, enabling frontline workers to navigate their challenges and flourish.

Tune in to discover effective ways to support your clients in:

• Enhancing clarity of thought

• Cultivating a calm and composed response

• Harnessing the power of possibilities

• Developing incredible focus

Coaching can be immensely beneficial for frontline workers and others in the post-Covid world, enabling them to conquer challenges, embrace new possibilities, and truly thrive.

About Doreen Steenland

Doreen Steenland is a Registered Nurse, International Coaching Federation Certified Coach & Certified Mental Fitness Coach. Doreen's diverse nursing experience and neuroscience training provide a unique approach to her coaching. She is the founder of Living Full Life Coaching and empowers over-committed medical professionals to rise above their stress patterns, get anchored, and take control again.

Doreen coaches women who have conquered survival mode and are now ready to live again! Empowering women to disrupt autopilot living, be present and walk in freedom is her passion using brain based tools.

Doreen's coach training includes IPNB, somatic and Trauma Informed techniques, emotional intelligence, and positive intelligence. Mental Fitness incorporates Positive Intelligence, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Science, and Performance Science and is backed by metric-driven scientifically proven tools. Using these tools, we rewire your brain & reset your energy for success.

She is a speaker and author of "Transform Your Brain, One Thought At A Time: Stress Patterns, Anxiety and Overthinking Rewired."

She lives by grace through faith in New Jersey with her hubby of 32 years and three adult kids. She loves golfing, hiking, and all things outdoors. Her favorite place to rest is her front porch!

FREE Resource: Shrink Your Stress Playbook

Includes a Quiz at the end of the booklet.

Join us today as we explore the valuable role that coaching plays in supporting parents as they homeschool their children. As more and more parents take charge of their children's education, whether through traditional or creative methods, homeschooling has become an increasingly popular choice. However, the path of a homeschooling parent can be fraught with challenges. Fortunately, coaching offers incredible support along the way.

In this episode, we will explore the following key aspects of coaching homeschooling parents:

• Differentiating Homeschool Consulting and Homeschool Coaching: Gain a clear understanding of the distinction between these two approaches, as we explore how each can contribute to the success of homeschooling parents and their children.

• Addressing Common Topics in the Coaching Relationship: Discover the range of topics that are commonly addressed in the homeschool coaching process. From curriculum selection to time management, we will explore the essential areas where coaching can provide invaluable guidance.

• Navigating Challenges Faced by Homeschooling Parents: Homeschooling presents unique challenges, and our guest today will shed light on issues such as maintaining motivation, overcoming self-doubt, and finding a balance between parental roles and teaching responsibilities.

• Strategies for Homeschooling Success: Learn effective strategies that empower homeschooling parents and set them up for success. From establishing routines to fostering a supportive learning environment, we will share practical tips and techniques that can make a significant difference in the homeschooling experience.

About Crystal Wagner

As a business owner, home educator, and former Certified Public Accountant, Crystal knows what it feels like to juggle many demands. She understands that you need a safe, judgment-free place to step away from the hustle and bustle of life and take a deep breath so you can calm the chaos and discern your next step forward.

A veteran homeschool mom with over 13 years of homeschool experience, she delights in inspiring and equipping parents to cultivate an atmosphere where they and their children can thrive. She loves supporting parents as they calm the chaos, manage their emotions, develop richer relationships, and train their children.

Crystal is a speaker, host of the All in a Homeschool Day podcast, and certified life and homeschool coach. You can connect with Crystal and download free resources at https://www.triumphantlearning.com/resources/

0400 If neuroscience seems intimidating to you, then listen in to learn why brain science is so important to coaching and how it can enhance your coaching presence. Also, glean what you can do to bring simple concepts from neuroscience into your coaching practice; so your clients can receive the value of understanding what beliefs may be blocking their success. But that's not all!

• Come to understand how 3 key areas of the brain greatly impact things like creativity, decisions, and change so your clients can get the most out of their coaching sessions and outcomes
• Learn how people relate in regard to their brain function and emotional intelligence, so you can integrate a coach approach to how you interact with others
• Apply basic working knowledge of neuroscience into your practice and watch your credibility as a coach soar

About Michael Pfau

Michael Pfau is the Founder and President of Crossways Life Coaching, LLC. Michael is an author, speaker, coach, mentor, and trainer. He holds a Master's degree in Education and has over 4,200 hours of coaching business and individual clients. Michael partners with Christians in mid-life around career development, performance, and transitions. He also mentors new coaches around skill and business development. He developed an interest in Neuroscience through the work he does to help clients get unstuck, which often centers around mindsets and beliefs.

Along with his own coaching practice, Michael serves as an instructor for the Professional Christian Coaching Institute and the Life Calling Institute. You can learn more about Coaching and The Brain by visiting www.crosswayslifecoaching.com/resources/braincoaching/.

Would you like to press pause on the endless cycle of hurry and worry? If yes, then tune into this extremely important podcast. Because we all have unconscious beliefs, unspoken fears, and hidden habits we so easily rely on that feed our fast-paced culture. Whether the disembodied voices you hear are from others or yourself… past or present… it's time to silence them.

• Stop mentally rehearsing all your self-sabotaging thoughts so you can start moving ahead with the things you intend to do.
• Shed light on unseen factors and the specific mindsets that convince you that you can't accomplish your goals and find out how you can reach your greatest potential.
• Learn more about "hurry sickness" (yes: it's a real thing!) and how you can heal from the harrowing effects of time urgency.

Without exception, there's one common denominator at the core of every single coaching session you hold. It's the most essential part of that coaching session, and it's something you have complete control over. What is it? It's you! Your use of self, your awareness of yourself, and your self-management as a child of God, a person, and a coach.

In this episode, we dive into a deep exploration of who you are, how you show up as a coach, and how you differentiate yourself from your client in a way that's beneficial to you and to them.

Tune in to hear:

• How to maintain a sense of autonomy instead of reactivity.

• The beautiful ways that coaching is a reflection of our Trinitarian God.

• Using the competencies as a tool for spiritual love.

About Steve Cromer

Steve has been most blessed by his marriage to Geneva for over 42 years. She has encouraged his love of learning and exploration in the fields of archaeology, chaplaincy, Bowen Family Systems Theory, pastoral ministry, coaching and teaching, and, most recently, owning and operating a restaurant! Together they reared four sons and now celebrate having three wonderful daughters-in-law – with a fourth one on the way – and seven grandchildren. They have recently relocated to Williamsburg, VA, where they will continue their explorations together.

Steve joined the PCCI family as a student in 2012 and as an instructor in 2017. Through his business, Steve Cromer Coaching, Steve works as a mentor coach for those seeking certification, as a leadership coach for those wanting to improve their soft skills in the workplace, and as a life coach for leaders who struggle in the over-functioning, "go-to" position in the workplace and in the family.

Learn more about Steve at www.SteveCromerCoaching.com