➡️ 25 years of 'Raising the Standard' in Christian Coaching worldwide.The ICF has accredited The Institute as both a Level 1 and Level 2 education provider.All Institute faculty are credentialed through the International Coaching Federation (ICF). ⬅️

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Coaching Work Teams with Sandra Black, PCC

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Download What makes a team thrive? If you've ever been part of a dysfunctional team, you know how frustrating it can be. Miscommunication creates chaos. Additionally, lack of trust breeds dysfunction. Furthermore, endless cycles of unmet expectations drain energy and motivation. However, what if there was a way [...]

Coaching Work Teams with Sandra Black, PCC2025-08-22T10:36:23-05:00

Building Resilience and Reducing Anxiety with Dr. Charles Stone, PhD, ACC

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Download Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to break free from the cycle of stress? In this episode, we explore stress resilience through both practical strategies and spiritual wisdom. Dr. Charles Stone offers hope and actionable steps for Christian coaches seeking to help clients overcome anxiety. Furthermore, this conversation [...]

Building Resilience and Reducing Anxiety with Dr. Charles Stone, PhD, ACC2025-08-22T10:41:47-05:00

Leveraging Speaking to Build Your Coaching Business

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Download Speaking to grow your coaching business can be a powerful way to attract clients and build credibility. In this episode, Dale Wilsher shares her inspiring journey from speaking in faith-based spaces as a single mom to earning five figures per keynote. Coaches will learn actionable strategies to [...]

Leveraging Speaking to Build Your Coaching Business2025-08-22T10:56:38-05:00

A Few of Our Favorite Things: Episode 3

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Download Join us as we wrap up the year with six of our favorite things from 2024—some practical, some inspiring, and all centered on God’s faithfulness in every season. From memorable moments to fresh insights that have shaped our lives and work, this conversation is packed with encouragement [...]

A Few of Our Favorite Things: Episode 32024-12-09T13:23:36-06:00

Family Vision, Purpose, and Mission

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Download Looking to help your clients bring clarity and intention to their family life? In this insightful episode, Geremy Keeton, Senior Director of the Counseling Services Department of Focus on the Family and a licensed marriage and family therapist, dives deep into family values, vision, and creating a [...]

Family Vision, Purpose, and Mission2024-11-04T09:50:13-06:00

Sustainable Success: Soul Care Series

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Download Success that leaves you drained and burned out isn’t really success at all. In today’s conversation, we explore what it means to pursue sustainable success—success that doesn’t sacrifice your soul on the altar of achievement. We’ll unpack: The Pitfalls of Hustle Culture: Why chasing bigger, faster, and [...]

Sustainable Success: Soul Care Series2024-10-07T06:38:56-05:00

Pursuing the Path of Your Calling

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Download Understanding and living out God’s calling is one of the most significant pursuits in our Christian walk. While it's easy to grasp the concept of calling, translating it into our daily lives can often be challenging. But knowing our purpose and calling keeps us aligned with God's [...]

Pursuing the Path of Your Calling2024-09-13T11:52:00-05:00

Combine Learning with Community through Group Coaching

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Download God created us for connection—with Him and with one another. The clients we serve are hungry for it. They crave real relationships, genuine warmth, deep caring, and healthy community. Now, more than ever, we as coaches have the opportunity to help our clients combine learning with community [...]

Combine Learning with Community through Group Coaching2024-08-13T07:19:50-05:00

The Intersection of Coaching and Evangelism

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Download As coaches, we have the privilege of partnering with individuals to help them move toward their goals. Goals around: Career advancement Health and wellness Personal growth and self-improvement Relationship building Entrepreneurship and more However, the non-directive nature of coaching often leads us to overlook its powerful potential [...]

The Intersection of Coaching and Evangelism2024-06-07T11:12:10-05:00

A Coach Approach to Fulfilling the Great Commission

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Download Coaching is renowned for helping people grow and change in profound ways: enhancing self-awareness, boosting performance and productivity, increasing confidence, improving communication skills, achieving goals, enjoying work-life balance, and much more. However, something we don’t often hear about is how coaching can be a powerful tool in [...]

A Coach Approach to Fulfilling the Great Commission2024-06-07T11:15:24-05:00