Comparison. It’s a deadly trap that left me, as a new coach, discouraged, defeated and paralyzed. I remember waking up each morning, fueled by excitement at the thought of building my coaching business. But as I surfed the Internet for help, I’d stumble across coaches who were older, wiser, smarter, and richer. How could I [...]
At an in-person Christian Coaches Network International conference years ago, I heard a coaching demonstration that changed how I coach from that day forward. An experienced coach worked with a volunteer “client” and masterfully deepened the client’s awareness. He listened carefully, helped the client sort through details, and at one point asked the client, “What did that represent?” “What [...]
Are you a professional Christian coach? Do you sometimes struggle to find the right words to answer potential clients' questions? What is coaching? What makes it professional-grade coaching? What is distinctly Christian coaching? Let’s parse out all three parts of that phrase—Professional Christian Coaching—and examine each of them. What is Coaching? The “ICF (International Coach Federation) [...]
We are so excited to share with you a brand new professional Christian coaching podcast that launches today. Whether you're a professional coach, a pastor, church leader, or someone interested in learning more about coaching, the new Profesional Christian Coaching TODAY podcast is for you! Professional Christian Coaching TODAY is a podcast dedicated to informing, inspiring, [...]
Congratulations! You’ve finished your coach training, received your certification, and you’re ready for business. But there’s just one problem — the phone isn't ringing and no clients are coming in. What gives? Don't Make These Mistakes Launching Your Coaching Business Chances are you may be making one of these five common mistakes: You wait for [...]
One of the toughest lessons I've had to learn is handling conflict well. As a residence assistant on my hall in college—at the ripe age of 20—I can recall a few instances where I could’ve benefited from some training in conflict management. Guys on the hall didn’t always see eye to eye, and I didn’t always [...]
Christopher McCluskey, PCC and founder of The Professional Christian Coaching Institute defines the key roles of a Christian life coach. "Christian life coaches assist clients in moving forward in some identified area(s) of their life by: Clarifying their vision Identifying their core values that support the vision Identifying resources that can be activated to pursue [...]
Two summers ago I was determined to build a deck on my house, and I had a plan. However, there were a few obstacles in my way, namely knowledge, skill, and tools. That’s not a problem; is it? Enter, my friend David. Although not an expert builder himself, David had the understanding needed to walk [...]
What makes Christian life coaching distinct from other forms of coaching? Certainly, most people would agree that Christian Life Coaching is Christ-centered, biblically based, and Spirit-empowered. But however helpful these terms may be, they offer little practical help to Christian life coaches seeking to honor God in the daily ins and outs of working with [...]
It’s that time of year again. The stream of anxiety-ridden, introverted clients who have concerns about parties and social events is increasing as the holiday draws near. As someone who is on the far end of the introverted continuum, I “get it,” which is a tremendous relief to my clients. But for those of you [...]