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In an industry where networking and “putting yourself out there” are the primary vehicles for attracting new clients, it's sometimes difficult to be an introvert. As a coach who is an introvert living in a world of extroverts, I’ve learned what I need to thrive and be effective. What about you? Here's what I've learned [...]
Life coaching is exploding. Is it any wonder why? According to the International Coach Federation, the leading professional association for coaches worldwide, individuals who hire a coach can expect significant improvement in productivity, satisfaction with life and work, and the attainment of goals. Once limited to high-level executives, professional life coaching is now mainstream, enjoyed [...]
I never planned to become a spiritual formation coach. Yet today, more than half of my clients come for spiritual growth and formation coaching. It began with a simple request. “I feel stuck spiritually. Will you help me get unstuck?” Laura was a 30-something married woman struggling with infertility and experiencing God amid multiple miscarriages [...]
“Isn’t coaching for people who have problems?” ministry leaders often ask. Recently, I found myself thinking about this question, its answer, and the implications--the potential and promise coaching holds for the local church. The truth is coaching isn't about healing; it is about growth. To illustrate the benefits of coaching and what it looks like [...]
Initially limited to business owners, top executives, and entrepreneurs, professional coaching quickly grew in popularity as individuals began to hire personal fitness trainers, nutritional coaches, and wellness coaches as they began to recognize the value of having someone work with them personally to identify, clarify, and pursue the dreams they had for their lives. Building [...]
When you hear the word “leader,” what comes to mind? Depending on context, you may think of someone who is always on the front lines pushing forward into new ground in the business world. Perhaps you think of your parent, a mentor, or a spiritual leader. Leaders are an interesting group. Driven and motivated, they [...]
It’s a few months into the New Year, and if statistics are correct, about half of of the people who made New Year's resolutions will have already broken them. Change is hard. So hard in fact, it’s one of the most common reasons people hire a coach. After all, coaches are change experts, right? But [...]
Headlines may matter most. At least when it comes to writing articles that grab your readers' attention. “On average, 8 out of 10 people will read your headline copy, but only 2 out of 10 will read the rest,” explains Copyblogger Media, a company that offers advice to help people grow their businesses through online [...]
How do you coach “calling lifestyle?” If you’re not yet coaching calling lifestyle, you’re missing a critical growth opportunity for both you and your clients. I discovered the concept of coaching calling lifestyle while reading Tony Stoltzfus’ book, A Leader’s Life Purpose: Calling and Destiny Discovery Tools for Christian Life Coaching. In it, he writes, [...]
Michael Pfau, MEd, PCC, CPCC is the founder and President of Crossways Life Coaching. Michael launched his international coaching business in 2002 after serving 16 years as an assistant pastor of a church he co-founded in Philadelphia. He specializes in retirement coaching, career coaching, and life coaching. This interview is part of a continuing series, [...]