Encore Episode: A Fully-Sustainable Coaching Practice (In 365 Days!) with Dr. Andy Wood

In this Encore episode, you’ll explore how to build a fully sustainable coaching practice through clear goals and intentional action. Fully sustainable coaching practice is woven throughout the conversation, reflecting both inspiration and real-world strategy.

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Quick Summary

• Goal-setting with bold specificity to shift from skills to business growth
• Practicing a bias for action: identifying “three things” that drive success
• Embodying MADISEL—“Make a Difference in Someone Else’s Life”—as a coaching mission
• Networking without agendas, focused on value and service

What You’ll Discover in This Episode

You’ll learn how clarity and bold goal-setting can transform your approach, because when you get specific, your coaching path becomes strategic. Moreover, you’ll see how a bias for action helps you identify the three essential moves toward business sustainability. Also, you’ll explore how embracing MADISEL—an ICF-aligned concept of service and purpose—motivates meaningful growth in clients and community.

Essential Insights for Christian Coaches: Goal-Setting & MADISEL

Andy Wood’s journey reminds us that bold goal-setting and faith-anchored purpose accelerate coaching impact. For example, when you ask, “What three actions will move my practice forward?”, you step into clarity and confidence.

Reflective question: What one bold goal could you pursue this week to move your coaching from practice to purpose?

Key Takeaways to Strengthen Your Coaching

• Bold, specific goals shift your mindset from learning to launching
• A bias for action focuses your energy on impact, not perfection
• MADISEL provides a faith-rooted mission that sustains both coach and client
• Value-centered networking deepens relationships without manipulation
• Clarity + service = a coaching business that lasts for the long haul

How Can Christian Coaches Apply These Lessons?

A coach can frame a 365-day plan by setting a measurable goal, committing to one action per week, and aligning all steps with a Christ-centered mission of service.

Next Steps

Next, consider what bold goal you can articulate today. Then invite deeper conversation—if you’d like personalized help discerning your path, please contact an Academic Advisor to explore the next step.

About Andy Wood

You won’t find MADISEL in the dictionary… yet. But hang out with Andy Wood for any length of time and you’ll hear about it. MADISEL is an acronym for “Make a difference in Someone Else’s Life,” and that is what has driven Andy for the last 40 years.

Whether as an author, professor, church leader, consultant, coach, or seminar leader, Andy has invested his life in communicating truth with passion and personally encouraging others. He has a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, 32 years of pastoral ministry experience, and 14 years’ experience as a university professor, where he has taught more than 10,000 future leaders.

Andy started transitioning into professional Christian coaching in March 2017 and in just over a year has seen 45 clients in various settings. His main focus is on leaders and performance-driven professionals, including business owners, pastors and ministry leaders.

He’s about to celebrate 35 years of marriage to Robin, his wife. Together they have three married children and nine little champions of the heart who call them “Papa” and “Grammy.”

Learn more about Andy Wood at http://www.lifevesting.com/