Growing a Successful Leadership Coaching Practice

What does it take to grow a thriving leadership coaching practice? In this episode of Professional Christian Coaching Today, you’ll hear how one mother and daughter followed God’s lead, honored their gifts, and built a coaching firm that impacts both individuals and organizations.

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Quick Summary

• Learn when it may be time to expand beyond solo coaching
• Understand why relationships sustain business growth
• Discover how to invite other coaches into your vision
• Receive encouragement to listen deeply to your life and gifts

What You’ll Discover in This Episode

Growing a coaching practice is not only about strategy—it’s also about listening. In this episode, you’ll hear how relationships play a central role in building a sustainable leadership coaching business.

Moreover, you’ll see how clarity and trust are essential when inviting others into your vision. Instead of pushing forward alone, the story illustrates how collaboration and faith can multiply impact.

Finally, the conversation highlights the value of aligning your gifts with the life God is calling you to live. As a result, coaches are encouraged to integrate both spiritual discernment and practical planning in their journey.

Essential Insights for Christian Coaches

For Christian coaches, leadership coaching offers opportunities to serve at both personal and organizational levels. When leaders flourish, their teams and organizations benefit as well.

Because growth requires discernment, ask yourself: Where is God leading me in my coaching practice right now? Journaling on this question can reveal next steps in your development.

Also, consider how relationships—whether with clients, colleagues, or fellow coaches—form the foundation of lasting success. Building intentionally with trust and humility ensures your practice honors God and serves others well.

Key Takeaways

• Growth often begins by discerning when to expand beyond solo practice
• Relationships are essential to sustainable coaching success
• Inviting others into your vision requires clarity and trust
• Listening to God and to life helps align your gifts with your work
• Thriving organizations begin with flourishing individuals

How Can Christian Coaches Apply These Lessons?

Christian coaches can apply these lessons by discerning when to expand, investing in relationships, and aligning their gifts with God’s direction to serve well.

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Next Steps

If you sense God calling you to grow in your coaching journey, explore training with PCCI. Contact an Academic Advisor today to discuss certification and credentialing options.

About Brooke Terrell, CEO 45 Degrees Coaching, LLC

As CEO and Certified Professional Coach at 45 Degrees Coaching, Brooke empowers clients and coaches to unlock full potential and drive sustainable impact within organizations. With 15 years of senior leadership experience in a fast-paced industry, she deeply understands the unique challenges and rewards of leaders at all levels, from C-Suite executives to emerging professionals. Brooke brings a unique blend of creativity, empathy and focus to coaching, guiding others on a journey of self-discovery and growth.
Whether coaching a seasoned executive, onboarding new coaches to the 45 Degrees team, or leading a creative management group, Brooke brings clarity, direction and self-awareness empowering others to create a plan and take action.

About Diane Overgard, Founder 45 Degrees Coaching LLC

Diane is the Founder of 45 Degrees Coaching, providing individual and business team coaching to local, national, and international clients since 2004. She knows how adults learn and quickly establishes an energizing environment of trust and respect, with enough light-heartedness to encourage clients and other coaches to open up, have fun, and try new behaviors.
As a seasoned executive coach with a background in Adult Education, Diane understands that success in a professional life is enhanced by making a personal life incredible. To be truly successful at work, your “other” life has to work as well, and Diane knows what motivates people to make decisions and change behaviors. She empowers others to add more energy and satisfaction both at work and at home.