How does coaching change the brain? What is neuroplasticity? How can we help our clients move forward using neuroscience? Is it possible to integrate current brain science research into a non-directive model of coaching? Brain science is all the rage in coaching circles these days. So much so that CHOICE Magazine, a publication of the [...]
We’ve been examining a model of leadership development, created by Dr. J. Robert Clinton, an assistant professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, as detailed in his book, The Making of a Leader. In this final installment to our series, we’ll unpack the final two phases, Phase IV, Life Maturing, and Phase V, Convergence. Dr. Clinton defines [...]
Earlier this week, we began an exploration of leadership development, focusing on a model created by Dr. J. Robert Clinton and detailed in his book, The Making of a Leader. In it, he identifies five distinct phases of leadership development. We covered Phase I: Sovereign Foundations, and Phase II: Inner-Life Growth on Monday. Today, we [...]
As a Christian leadership coach, I’m always looking for resources to increase by knowledge and broaden my understanding of leadership development so that I might better serve my clients. While many helpful resources exist, I find myself returning repeatedly to one, The Making of a Leader: Recognizing the Lessons and Stages of Leadership Development by [...]
In last week’s article, Coaching Leaders Around Emotionally Healthy Spirituality—Part 1, we talked about the link between emotional health and spiritual maturity. Drawing on pastor and author Peter Scazzero’s book, The Emotionally Healthy Church, we covered three of six principles: Principle 1: Look beneath the surface Principle 2: Break the power of the past Principle [...]
With the rise in self-publishing, aspiring writers are flocking to coaches in droves, looking for help with their manuscripts, blog articles, and more. And entrepreneurs and small business owners are not far behind. They want marketing materials that attract and secure clients and websites that bring in new business. Do you have what it takes [...]
Everyone seems to be talking about leadership development – and that includes you and me. There seems to be no end to the knowledge and the skills to be learned. Do a search for "leadership" and you will find: 490,000,000 results in Google (all in .26 seconds) 130,457 books on Amazon 26,840 Groups focused on [...]
Is executive coaching right for you? Generally a combination of coaching and consulting, executive coaching targets CEOs and executive management and addresses organizational concerns. Most executive coaches have a ontrong business resume, prior experience at the upper levels of management, and an ability to deliver concrete results. To aid you in the decision making process, [...]
Wellness coaches focus on the health and wellness of their clients. Given the broad spectrum of areas that fall under the category of wellness coaching, some coaches narrow their focus further. Some wellness coaches might choose to focus on physical fitness while others concentrate on nutrition or self-care. Wellness coaches help clients: Set health and [...]
As a coach, you will face situations throughout your career when it’s necessary to refer a client to a professional counselor. For example, a client may divulge that he or she struggles with a life-controlling problem or a serious mental health issue. Although it can be tempting to blur the lines between coaching and counseling, [...]